Pacio Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garnett
vs
Sullivan

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

215 cm
30
290 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with an uppercut.
Garnett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sullivan sprawls and moves away.

Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Sullivan working Garnett over with knees to the body.
Garnett jumps guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sullivan presses Garnett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garnett is breathing heavily.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan landing knees to the head.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Garnett is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Sullivan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sullivan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan is leaning against Garnett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sullivan throws 2 knees - Garnett can't escape Sullivan's clinch. As Garnett tries to escape again Sullivan whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Garnett's gum shield and as Garnett falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan 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
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Katov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takeyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Katov
vs
Takeyama

202 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
220 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Katov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Takeyama!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Katov moves into the clinch.
Takeyama tries a body shot but Katov blocks it.
Takeyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katov's elbow.

Katov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takeyama uses from the top position.
Takeyama wants to stand but Katov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Katov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katov is on top in guard.

Takeyama wants to stand but Katov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov wants to control from the top but Takeyama keeps moving.
Katov throwing strikes but missing.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet but Katov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Katov trying to control but Takeyama is working from the bottom.
Takeyama is looking to stand back up but Katov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Takeyama.
Katov is looking to advance position but Takeyama won't allow it.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet.
Katov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeyama tries to kick Katov off but Katov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takeyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Katov is looking to take a break and control but Takeyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeyama looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Katov is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katov prevents Takeyama from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Katov circles away.
Takeyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katov is looking to counter the offense by Takeyama and move into the clinch.
Katov keeps the fight on the outside.
Katov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeyama sprawls and moves away.
Takeyama wants to clinch but Katov slips to the side

and Katov counters with a takedown into side control.

Katov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Katov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeyama keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeyama is trying to buck Katov off.
Katov trying to control the action but Takeyama is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeyama is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Katov trying to control the action but Takeyama is working from the bottom.
Katov prevents Takeyama from escaping the position.

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

Katov decides to stand back up.

Katov shoots in and gets a takedown into Takeyama's guard.
Katov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Katov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katov won't allow Takeyama to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katov wants to control from the top but Takeyama keeps moving.
Katov stops Takeyama from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Katov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeyama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Katov takes the fight into the clinch.
Katov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Katov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Katov is keen to just control but Takeyama is a slippery customer.

Katov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Takeyama to get to his feet.
Takeyama tries to clinch up.

Katov moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Katov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Takeyama is trying to keep an underhook but Katov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeyama pushes Katov off looking to stand but Katov dives back in and keeps control.
Katov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeyama can do to turn this around?
Katov stalling.
Katov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Katov decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeyama tries to clinch up.

Katov closes the distance and pushes Takeyama back into the cage.
Takeyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Katov avoids the damage to the body.
Katov blocks a body shot from Takeyama.

Katov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Takeyama pushes Katov off and gets back to his feet.

Katov moves into the clinch.

Katov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Katov manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katov is looking to take a break and control but Takeyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeyama stops Katov from passing to mount.
Takeyama tries to escape but Katov is in control.

Takeyama bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeyama wants to clinch up but Katov keeps it at a distance.
Takeyama darts in trying to clinch

and Katov counters with a takedown into side control.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet but Katov drags him back down.
Takeyama is looking to get back to his feet here but Katov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Takeyama's back.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeyama is keeping busy.
Takeyama trying to get back to his feet but Katov is in full control for now.
Felix Katov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Katov trying to control momentarily.

Katov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takeyama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Katov looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeyama is trying to stand back up.

Katov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takeyama knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takeyama for a finish.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Katov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Takeyama lands a two punch combo.
Katov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Katov counters with a takedown into side control.

Takeyama bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Takeyama wants to clinch but Katov slips to the side

and Katov counters with a shoot takedown. Takeyama fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeyama wants to stand and escape but Katov is having none of it.
Katov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet but Katov passes into half guard.
Katov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Katov escapes and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katov throws a counter high kick but Takeyama was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeyama tries to clinch up.
Katov tries a low kick but Takeyama avoids it.
Takeyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeyama tries to clinch but Katov moves out of range.

Katov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takeyama was covering up waiting for the punch and Katov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Katov manages to pass to side control.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet.
Katov thows a huge punch but Takeyama dodges it nicely.
Katov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeyama is trying to stand back up but Katov is controlling him

Katov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Katov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeyama wants to clinch but Katov slips to the side

and Katov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Katov.
Katov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Takeyama has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Katov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Yoshihiro Takeyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeyama tries to clinch up.
Katov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takeyama manages to circle out of the way.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Katov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takeyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Katov circles away.
Takeyama wants to clinch up but Katov keeps it at a distance.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshihiro Takeyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeyama tries to clinch up but Katov circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeyama tries to clinch up but Katov circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but Katov pushes him off.
Takeyama tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Katov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Takeyama wriggles free and stands up.
Takeyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katov swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeyama.
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but Katov pushes him off.
Takeyama wants to clinch.
Takeyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Katov circles away.

Katov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takeyama!
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!
Katov wants to control but Takeyama is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeyama is trying to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but Katov pushes him off.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katov is looking for a counter combo.
Yoshihiro Takeyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Katov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeyama tries to clinch

so Katov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Katov!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyato Sakunariatoyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siusiakov Pindolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sakunariatoyu
vs
Pindolov

198 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

197 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyato Sakunariatoyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siusiakov Pindolov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakunariatoyu gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Sakunariatoyu darts in and clinches Pindolov up against the cage.

Sakunariatoyu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sakunariatoyu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pindolov wants to stand but Sakunariatoyu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sakunariatoyu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sakunariatoyu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sakunariatoyu lands a decent punch to the body there.
Sakunariatoyu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sakunariatoyu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sakunariatoyu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakunariatoyu throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

Pindolov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Sakunariatoyu moves into range and clinches up with Pindolov.

Sakunariatoyu drags the fight down to the ground.
Sakunariatoyu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakunariatoyu tries to strike from the bottom.
Sakunariatoyu 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.
Pindolov stopping the sweep attempt from Sakunariatoyu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakunariatoyu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

Sakunariatoyu takes the fight into the clinch.
Pindolov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

Sakunariatoyu clinches with his opponent.

Pindolov manages to break the clinch.

Sakunariatoyu clinches up against the cage.

Sakunariatoyu pulls guard effortlessly.
Sakunariatoyu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sakunariatoyu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sakunariatoyu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sakunariatoyu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakunariatoyu tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pindolov stands up from Sakunariatoyu's guard - Pindolov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Sakunariatoyu drives through and clinches with Pindolov against the cage.

Pindolov breaks the clinch.

Sakunariatoyu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Pindolov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sakunariatoyu closes the distance and clinches.
Pindolov has had enough of the clinch but Sakunariatoyu keeps him there for the moment.

Sakunariatoyu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sakunariatoyu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sakunariatoyu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sakunariatoyu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sakunariatoyu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sakunariatoyu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakunariatoyu striking off his back but it's not causing Pindolov any problems.
Sakunariatoyu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pindolov stopping the sweep attempt from Sakunariatoyu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pindolov gets tackled into the cage by Sakunariatoyu. Sakunariatoyu maintains the clinch.

Sakunariatoyu has Pindolov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sakunariatoyu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pindolov tumbling to the mat - Sakunariatoyu dives into Pindolov's guard.
Pindolov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakunariatoyu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pindolov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakunariatoyu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pindolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakunariatoyu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakunariatoyu works over Pindolov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sakunariatoyu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakunariatoyu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pindolov's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakunariatoyu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakunariatoyu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pindolov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakunariatoyu postures up in Pindolov's guard and throws a big left but Pindolov blocks it.
Sakunariatoyu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakunariatoyu working some strikes from top position.
Sakunariatoyu stands up over Pindolov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pindolov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pindolov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakunariatoyu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakunariatoyu landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakunariatoyu lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakunariatoyu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakunariatoyu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Pindolov is rocked!
Sakunariatoyu gets to his feet and stands over Pindolov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pindolov felt that one! Sakunariatoyu unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pindolov from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyato Sakunariatoyu!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caniel Dormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drnola Yubackk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drnola Yubackk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caniel Dormier's chin.

Dormier
vs
Yubackk

178 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caniel Dormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drnola Yubackk!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dormier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yubackk.
Yubackk misses with a head kick.
Dormier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dormier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yubackk. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from Yubackk.
Yubackk scores with a leg kick.
Yubackk lands with a slapping head kick.
Yubackk throws a sloppy head kick and Dormier moves out of range easily.
Yubackk misses with a few strikes there.
Dormier throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yubackk avoids it.
Yubackk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dormier looks to land a combination but Yubackk avoids it well.
Yubackk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dormier darts in and clinches Yubackk up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dormier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yubackk's face.

Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Yubackk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yubackk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dormier throws a sloppy head kick and Yubackk moves out of range easily.
Dormier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dormier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Yubackk.
Yubackk works over Dormier's head and body with a nice combination.
Yubackk misses with a head kick.
Dormier connects with a body shot.
Yubackk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yubackk looks winded!
Dormier checks a leg kick.
Yubackk throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dormier moves into the clinch.
Dormier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dormier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dormier looking to throw knees to the head but Yubackk is blocking nicely.
Yubackk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dormier smiles and moves away.
Dormier lands a front kick.
Drnola Yubackk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dormier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yubackk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Dormier closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dormier.
Dormier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yubackk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dormier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yubackk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dormier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yubackk can't break the clinch.

Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dormier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dormier takes the fight into the clinch.
Yubackk is looking to control Dormier's arms but Dormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yubackk has his back to the cage.
Dormier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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

Dormier rushes Yubackk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yubackk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yubackk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dormier finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yubackk checks a leg kick nicely.
Dormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Yubackk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dormier is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Dormier.
Dormier misses with the combination.
Yubackk gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Dormier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yubackk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Dormier blocks the leg kick.
Yubackk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yubackk misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yubackk throws a nice looking combination but Dormier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dormier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dormier throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yubackk's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dormier drops Yubackk with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dormier follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caniel Dormier!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aakurabs Nyatok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Ismail Saidov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Saidov
vs
Nyatok

188 cm
41
202 lbs
23 - 19 - 1

186 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aakurabs Nyatok!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyatok swinging wildly here.
Saidov connects with a superb combination that knocks Nyatok out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Saidov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Nyatok!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ismail Saidov!
Ismail Saidov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Kosznik
vs
Kowalski

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trewor Kosznik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kowalski clinches up with Kosznik and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kosznik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kowalski has Kosznik up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kosznik is stalling here.
Kosznik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski stalling.
Kosznik tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Kosznik keeps it at a distance.
Mateusz Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosznik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosznik somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trewor Kosznik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Kosznik moves out of range.

Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kosznik avoiding damage.
Kosznik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosznik's efforts to push away.
Kowalski just leaning against Kosznik, taking a breather.
Kosznik misses with an elbow over the top.
Kosznik letting Kowalski take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage.
Kosznik stalling in the clinch but Kowalski improves position.
Kowalski stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kosznik can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
A frustrated look appears on Kosznik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kosznik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kosznik is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kosznik letting Kowalski take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kosznik shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kosznik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kowalski avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Kosznik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosznik or perhaps it was just good defense by Kowalski, which made it look bad.

Kowalski has Kosznik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski rushes Kosznik and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosznik taking a breather.
Kosznik jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Kosznik around his waist. Kosznik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kowalski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kosznik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been informed that Kowalski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Kosznik.
Kowalski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kosznik can't get the takedown.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kosznik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trewor Kosznik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Kowalski has Kosznik pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage.
Kowalski is pressed up against the cage. Kosznik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalski down to the mat. Kowalski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosznik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage, preventing Kosznik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kosznik can't break the clinch.
Kowalski prevents a body shot from Kosznik.
Kosznik wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
Kosznik jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kosznik stalling in the clinch but Kowalski improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
Kosznik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Kosznik is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns Kosznik into the cage.
Kosznik jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Kosznik around his waist. Kosznik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosznik throws a body shot but no joy.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kosznik misses with a body punch.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Kosznik.
Kowalski is stalling here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kowalski 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.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kosznik is trying to break free.
Kosznik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalski is looking to clinch but Kosznik is avoiding it.
Kosznik is looking to counter the offense by Kowalski and move into the clinch.

Kowalski clinches up with Kosznik and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski has Kosznik pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kowalski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kosznik is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kowalski clinches.
Kosznik struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosznik.

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kosznik closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Kosznik tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kosznik can't get the takedown.

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

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosznik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kowalski keeps control of Kosznik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Kosznik letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kosznik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trewor Kosznik. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Kosznik in a clinch.
Kosznik wants a takedown but no success here.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kosznik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Kosznik fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kowalski darts in and clinches Kosznik up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kosznik up against the cage.
Kosznik jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Kosznik around his waist. Kosznik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to clinch there but Kosznik circles away.
Kowalski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kosznik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kosznik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Kosznik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kosznik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side.
Trewor Kosznik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Kosznik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kosznik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Kosznik is trying to break free.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.

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

Kosznik closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski 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 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kowalski!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Senip Sutak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Dyjko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sutak
vs
Dyjko

171 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senip Sutak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jakub Dyjko!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dyjko swivels and escapes.

Dyjko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sutak's guard.

Dyjko drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dyjko seems to have locked his on tight now - Sutak screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dyjko, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jakub Dyjko!
Jakub Dyjko 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.