PFC 11: Yakuza vs. Ja PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertil Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Laranja
vs
Bengtsson

180 cm
26
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bertil Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bengtsson as he jumps to the side.
Bengtsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Laranja.
Bengtsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Bengtsson misses.
Laranja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laranja looks to clinch
and Bengtsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Laranja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bengtsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laranja somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
Bengtsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laranja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bengtsson throws out the jab.
Bengtsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Laranja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Bengtsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bengtsson wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bengtsson! But no joy.
Laranja tries to clinch there but Bengtsson circles away.
Laranja misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Bengtsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laranja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bengtsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laranja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bengtsson's waist but Bengtsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laranja off to one side.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Bengtsson circles away easily
and Bengtsson scores with a counter punch that sends Laranja to the canvas! Bengtsson smells blood - he's punishing Laranja with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Laranja has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertil Bengtsson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bertil Bengtsson thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanoyama Shuntaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Banks
vs
Shuntaro

193 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

192 cm
26
220 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanoyama Shuntaro!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuntaro misses with a double jab

and Banks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banks.
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks prevents Shuntaro from getting back to his feet.
Shuntaro is wriggling around but Banks manages to pass to half guard.
Banks not doing much here.
Shuntaro tries to kick Banks off but Banks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Banks decides to stand up.
Shuntaro misses with a double jab

and Banks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shuntaro!
A lull in the action here as Banks stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuntaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shuntaro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Banks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Banks is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shuntaro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Banks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shuntaro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Banks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Banks just content to control the position.

Banks stands up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuntaro stops Banks from passing to mount.
Shuntaro seems a little lost for a moment, as Banks dominates the positioning.
Shuntaro tries to escape but Banks is in control.
Shuntaro defending against the ground and pound.

Banks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shuntaro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shuntaro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Banks controls the position from side control.
Shuntaro is trying to buck Banks off.
Banks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shuntaro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shuntaro is trying to buck Banks off.
The strikes coming from Banks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shuntaro wants to get back to his feet.
Banks controlling the position from side mount.
Banks prevents Shuntaro from escaping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.
Banks controlling the position.

Banks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shuntaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shuntaro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Banks misses with the ground and pound.
Banks is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shuntaro's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Banks decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A left and a right from Shuntaro both land. Nice combination.
Shuntaro throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Banks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shuntaro throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shuntaro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shuntaro.

Banks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shuntaro pushes Banks off but Banks dives into side control.
Banks working the ground and pound but Shuntaro is defending the strikes.
A lull in the action here as Banks stalls from top position.
Banks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shuntaro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Banks decides to stand back up. Banks steps back and let's Shuntaro get back to his feet.
Shuntaro misses with a double jab

and Banks moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shuntaro is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Banks prevents Shuntaro from getting back to his feet.
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shuntaro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Banks dives into side control.
Brandon Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Shuntaro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banks throws an elbow but Shuntaro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Shuntaro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shuntaro is trying to escape the position but Banks is controlling the position.
Banks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Banks has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Banks works his way to his opponent's back.
Banks has good solid back control here.

Banks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shuntaro is defending well though. Banks let's go of the attempt for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuntaro has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Banks.
Banks biding his time, looking for the opening.

Banks has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Shuntaro! Can he survive? No! He's out! Banks gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Banks!
A victorious Brandon Banks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egil Wiik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakamura Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiik comes into the arena with Rummelsnuff blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wiik
vs
Nagasaki

180 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Egil Wiik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakamura Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nagasaki looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nagasaki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wiik gets back to half guard.
Wiik wants to get back to full guard.
Wiik manages to get to full guard.

Wiik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wiik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wiik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Egil Wiik!
Egil Wiik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Wrapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Williams
vs
Wrapper

186 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casper Wrapper!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams rushes Wrapper and presses him up against the ropes.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Wrapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wrapper being controlled against the ropes.
Wrapper is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Wrapper into the ropes.
Wrapper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the ropes.

Williams pulls guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wrapper is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrapper is one step ahead there.

Wrapper stands up from Williams's guard - Wrapper perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrapper stuffs the takedown.
Wrapper thuds a left hand into Williams's body.

Wrapper clinches.
Wrapper wants to stall.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Wrapper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Williams.

Williams gets a clinch.

Wrapper breaks the clinch.

Wrapper instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrapper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Wrapper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wrapper counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Wrapper moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.

Wrapper gets a clinch.

Wrapper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Wrapper pushes him off.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Wrapper has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to pull guard but Wrapper forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Wrapper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the ropes.
Wrapper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams tries for a takedown but Wrapper manages to get underhooks.

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

Wrapper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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

Wrapper drives through and clinches with Williams against the ropes.
Williams jumps guard but Wrapper stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrapper circles away.
Wrapper tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Johnny Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Williams gets tackled into the ropes by Wrapper. Wrapper maintains the clinch.

Wrapper manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.

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

Casper Wrapper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrapper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrapper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnny Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams wants to clinch up but Wrapper keeps it at a distance.
Wrapper throws a counter combo.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrapper circles away.

Wrapper drives through and clinches with Williams against the ropes.
Wrapper lands a hook to the side of the head.

Wrapper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrapper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wrapper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wrapper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrapper leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wrapper is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.

Wrapper moves into the clinch successfully.
Wrapper wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Wrapper working hard to break the clinch.
Wrapper working aggressively here.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Wrapper to keep the fight standing.
Wrapper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Wrapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrapper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams working Wrapper over with knees to the body.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Casper Wrapper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrapper.
Wrapper lands an elbow inside.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wrapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Wrapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Wrapper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrapper circles away.
Wrapper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrapper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wrapper. Wrapper obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Wrapper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Wrapper blocks with his arms.
A short right from Williams.
Wrapper misses with a knee strike.
Wrapper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wrapper just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Wrapper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

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

Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Wrapper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Wrapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrapper tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Williams blocking some punches.
Wrapper lands with a short shot to the head.

Wrapper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Wrapper rushes Williams and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Wrapper breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch there but Wrapper circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wrapper but Wrapper pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Wrapper clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Wrapper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wrapper tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Wrapper improves position.
Wrapper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams tries to stall but Wrapper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Wrapper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wrapper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wrapper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Wrapper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrapper slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrapper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wrapper.

Wrapper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Wrapper manages to break the clinch.
Wrapper takes a kick to the side of the head.

Wrapper clinches with his opponent.
Williams keeps control of Wrapper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wrapper tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the ropes.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrapper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Wrapper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrapper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrapper wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Wrapper gets a clinch.
Wrapper is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the ropes.

Wrapper manages to break the clinch.
Wrapper tries to clinch up.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Wrapper is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Wrapper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams backing away here, and Wrapper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Casper Wrapper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Wrapper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Williams drives through and clinches with Wrapper against the ropes.

Wrapper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams tries to clinch there but Wrapper circles away.
Williams throws a head kick but Wrapper moves out of range.
Wrapper tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Wrapper avoids it well and moves away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Wrapper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrapper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wrapper moves into the clinch successfully.
Wrapper misses with a knee strike.

Wrapper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wrapper gets a clinch.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Wrapper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Williams sets himself, and Wrapper steps forward looking for the clinch! Williams avoids it this time.

Wrapper moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Wrapper tries to tie him up.
Johnny Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Wrapper manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Wrapper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrapper 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Wrapper!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Luna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Pies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Luna
vs
Pies

195 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Sun-Tzu

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Luna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piotr Pies!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luna misses with an uppercut.
Pies slips a jab from Luna.
Luna throws a jab but it's blocked by Pies.
Pies drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luna defends it well.
Luna loads up on a big right hand but Pies slips the punch.

Pies closes the distance and clinches.
Pies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pies has Luna pressed against the ropes, preventing Luna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Pies pulls guard effortlessly.

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

Pies had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luna defends it easily.

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

Pies looking for a guillotine here but Luna defends easily.
Luna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Pies is looking for a triangle but Luna pushes his legs off easily.
Pies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Pies had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luna defends it easily.

Luna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Piess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pies wants to clinch but Luna slips to the side
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luna throws out the jab.

Pies drives through and clinches with Luna against the ropes.

Pies has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Luna uses from the top position.

Pies pushes a forearm under Luna's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Luna is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piotr Pies!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kearney
vs
Nunes

192 cm
24
225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Nunes !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Joe Kearney has been cut.
Nunes rushes Kearney and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Kearney is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Nunes piles on the pressure and Kearney crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Nunes !

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 Kinjo Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Hotline (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.

Yoshi
vs
Hotline

187 cm
26
288 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kinjo Yoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Hotline!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshi fails to land with a series of punches.

Hotline closes the distance and pushes Yoshi back into the ropes.
Yoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hotline lands with a light punch inside.
Hotline lands with a short shot to the head.
Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hotline lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hotline makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Yoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Hotline lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Hotline has Yoshi pressed against the ropes.
Hotline prevents a body shot from Yoshi.
Yoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Hotline.
Hotline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hotline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotline blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hotline fails to land.
Yoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hotline scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hotline blocks a body shot from Yoshi.
Hotline blocks a body shot from Yoshi.
Hotline lands a left hand.
Yoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hotline lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi misses with a body punch.
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike.
Hotline has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yoshi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hotline can turn it around.
Yoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Hotline lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hotline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hotline'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotline throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshis head.
Hotline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hotline lands with a left to the head.
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!
Yoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hotline is defending well for now.
Yoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hotline working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshi takes a shot to the head.
Hotline is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hotline misses with some punches.
Hotline throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshis head.
Yoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Hotline lands with a light punch inside.
Hotline lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Hotline blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hotline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hotline 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.
Hotline effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshi tries to throw a body punch but Hotline avoids it by throwing Yoshi back against the ropes.
Yoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hotline lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hotline.
Yoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Yoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hotline's elbow.
Yoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hotline is defending well for now.
Yoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Hotline makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotline has Yoshi pushed against the ropes.
Yoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hotline avoiding damage as Yoshi throws knees to the body.
Hotline misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshi misses with some punches.
Hotline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Hotline just leaning against Yoshi, taking a breather.
Hotline scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hotline managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshi.
Hotline has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshi.
Hotline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hotline lands a nice uppercut.
Hotline managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshi.
Hotline gets through Yoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotline avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Hotline dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yoshi catches Hotline with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Hotline slips under a jab from Yoshi.

Hotline moves into the clinch.
Hotline stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hotline has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hotline is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hotline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hotline lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Yoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hotline avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotline is leaning against Yoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hotline scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hotline.
Yoshi misses with a body punch.
Hotline dodges an elbow strike from Yoshi.
Yoshi takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi missing with knees to the body.
Yoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshi.
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotline avoids the damage to the body.
Yoshi tries to throw a body punch but Hotline avoids it by throwing Yoshi back against the ropes.
Yoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hotline blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Hotline.
Yoshi gets through Hotline's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Hotline leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Yoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hotline's defenses.

It looks like Mister Hotline has been cut.
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotline avoids the damage to the body.
Hotline lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Yoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshi fails to land.
Mister Hotline seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hotline is defending well for now.
Yoshi misses with some punches.
Yoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Hotline throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshis head.
Hotline scores with a shot to the side of Yoshi's head.
Hotline lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Hotline.
Hotline blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hotline is leaning against Yoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hotline avoids the elbow strike from Yoshi, against the ropes.
Yoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hotline cracks Yoshi with a nice body shot.
Hotline stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hotline makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Hotline blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yoshi misses with a body punch.
Yoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Hotline blocks with his arms.
Yoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hotline is defending well for now.
Hotline blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hotline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hotline.
Yoshi misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike.
Yoshi tries a body shot but Hotline blocks it.
Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Hotline stalling the fight.
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotline avoids the damage to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hotline blocks an elbow strike.
Yoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Hotline.
A bit of stalling here from Hotline.
Hotline lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hotline scores with a shot to the side of Yoshi's head.
Hotline lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hotline slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mister Hotline will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mister Hotline's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hotline moves out of range as Yoshi strikes.
Hotline steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yoshi.
Kinjo Yoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshi misses with an uppercut. Hotline saw that one coming.

Hotline closes the distance and pushes Yoshi back into the ropes.
Hotline lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Hotline lands a nice uppercut.
Hotline lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshi working aggressively here.
Hotline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hotline stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hotline avoiding damage as Yoshi throws knees to the body.
Hotline lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Hotline lands a right hand.
Yoshi misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hotline avoids it.
Yoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hotline controls his hands.
Hotline pushes Yoshi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hotline - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hotline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hotline lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hotline avoiding damage.
Yoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Hotline.
Hotline lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Hotline.
Hotline scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotline lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hotline blocks the elbow strike.
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotline avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hotline.
Hotline stalling.
Hotline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshi misses with the head strike.
Yoshi missing with knees to the body.
Hotline throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshis head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshi tries a body shot but Hotline blocks it.
Yoshi tries to work over Hotline's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hotline pushes Yoshi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hotline.
Hotline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hotline.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hotline.
Hotline misses with some punches.
Hotline has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshi.
Hotline lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Hotline.
Yoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hotline.
Hotline working aggressively here.
Hotline lands a nice shot to the body.
Hotline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hotline.
Hotline lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotline avoids the damage to the body.
Hotline lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hotline stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hotline avoids it.
Yoshi tries to throw a body punch but Hotline avoids it by throwing Yoshi back against the ropes.
Yoshi missing with knees to the body.
Mister Hotline is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yoshi tries a body shot but Hotline blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Hotline.
Hotline blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hotline blocking some punches.
Hotline misses with the head strike.
Yoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Hotline controls the action.
Hotline makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hotline avoiding damage as Yoshi throws knees to the body.
Kinjo Yoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshi being controlled against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Hotline comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hotline winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Hotline!
Mister Hotline decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlin Paschal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paschal
vs
Sakuraba

180 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Zenith Nutrition (160q)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marlin Paschal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paschal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sakuraba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sakuraba wants to control but Paschal postures up.

Paschal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sakuraba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paschal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sakuraba down.
Paschal is staying tight to Sakuraba's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Paschal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.

Paschal tries for a kimura but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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

Paschal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is thwarting Paschal's attempts to control the position.
Paschal is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paschal is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paschal avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sakuraba looking to control but Paschal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound.
Sakuraba looking to finish with strikes here!
Paschal is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paschal tries to hold on but Sakuraba postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to control but Paschal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paschal manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Paschal looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba prevents Paschal from improving his position.
Sakuraba is thwarting Paschal's attempts to control the position.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuraba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paschal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuraba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paschal is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.

Paschal looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paschal is trying to get back to full guard.
Paschal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sakuraba passes into half guard.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Paschal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Paschal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paschal defends it well.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Paschal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.

Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sakuraba is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Paschal reverses the position - he's now on top in Sakuraba's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paschal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marlin Paschal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sakuraba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Paschal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sakuraba on his heels. He'll look to pass Sakuraba's guard now, I'm sure.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Paschal in close.

Sakuraba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Paschal has his hands clasped together but Sakuraba extends and breaks Paschal's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sakuraba.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshihiro Sakuraba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuzan Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hwai Ja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Yakuza
vs
Ja

182 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuzan Yakuza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hwai Ja!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakuza misses with a looping right.

Yakuza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ja, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakuza has a couple of punches blocked by Ja.
Yakuza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ja's elbow.
Yakuza blocking some punches.
Ja throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ja.
Yakuza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yakuza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yakuza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakuza throws a punch but it's blocked by Ja.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakuza.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakuza.
Yakuza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ja looking to stall.
Yakuza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakuza lands a right hand.
Yakuza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ja misses with some punches.
Yakuza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Yakuza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ja blocking some punches.
Yakuza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ja misses with a body punch.
Yakuza lands an uppercut.
Yakuza lands a nice uppercut.
Yakuza blocks a body shot from Ja.
Yakuza is leaning against Ja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakuza is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakuza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yakuza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Yakuza.
Yakuza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakuza is leaning against Ja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yakuza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ja.
Ja misses with a punch to the body.
Ja missing with knees to the body.
Yakuza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ja backwards.
Yakuza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakuza is leaning against Ja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yakuza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ja backwards.
Yakuza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ja backwards.
Yakuza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ja backwards.
Yakuza tries to throw a body punch but Ja avoids it by throwing Yakuza back against the ropes.
Yakuza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yakuza digs a right hand into Ja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ja's gas tank.
Ja looks winded!
Yakuza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yakuza pushes Ja back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakuza works on Ja's body with a couple of short punches.
Yakuza cracks Ja with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Yakuza as the two fighters clinch.
Yakuza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakuza.
Ja can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Yakuza.

Ja is rocked!
Yakuza lands a right hand.
Ja is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakuza finish him?
Yakuza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakuza is leaning against Ja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ja working aggressively here.
Ja seems to have recovered his senses.
Yakuza lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakuza is working Ja over against the ropes.
Yakuza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yakuza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakuza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yakuza lands with a short shot to the head.
Ja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yakuza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ja stalling in the clinch but Yakuza improves position.
Ja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yakuza lands a nice shot to the body.
Yakuza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ja.
Ja has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yakuza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ja can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands an uppercut.
Yakuza throws a big uppercut that drops Ja! More strikes from Yakuza and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ja lies dazed against the ropes as Yakuza celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuzan Yakuza!
Yuzan Yakuza retains his welterweight title!