Pacio Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kania Cup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenone Impallomeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cup
vs
Impallomeni

225 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kania Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zenone Impallomeni!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Impallomeni is looking for the big counter here.
Cup with a poor takedown
and Impallomeni counters with a nice uppercut.
Cup misses with a takedown attempt
and Impallomeni counters with a straight right hand.
Impallomeni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cup at a distance.
Impallomeni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Impallomeni throws a leg kick which misses Cup's front leg but catches the back leg as Cup tries to avoid it.
Cup misses with a hook
and Impallomeni counters with a right hand to the body.
Impallomeni cracks Cup with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Kania Cup has been cut.
Impallomeni scores with a hook to the body. Cup takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cup misses with a takedown
and Impallomeni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kania Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup wants to clinch
and Cup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup misses with a takedown
and Impallomeni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Cup is rocked!
Impallomeni fails in his attempt to clinch.

Impallomeni lands a left and a right that send Cup crashing to the mat, dazed. Impallomeni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Impallomeni cracks Cup with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cup falls to his knees and Impallomeni doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zenone Impallomeni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ktos Non (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Non
vs
Smith

172 cm
25
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ktos Non!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Smith!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Non finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith throws a right hand that Non ducks under and follows up with a left that Non also avoids with ease.
Non stuffs the takedown.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Non counters with a nice body shot.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Non's half guard.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Non is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Non tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Non struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Non to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Non definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Non gets his way!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Non has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Non working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Non misses with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Non struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
Non throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Non is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Non. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Non's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith pushing down on Non's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Non wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is looking to advance position but Non won't allow it.
Smith prevents Non from improving his position.
Non 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.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Non is defending well.
Non trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith controlling from mount.
Non is trying desperately to improve position.

Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Smith dives in and grabs Non's left leg, looking for a takedown. Non pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Non lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Ktos Non has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Smith.
Smith looks winded!
Non throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Non is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Non circles away and we're back to standing.
Non scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Non with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Non connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Non scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Non dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Non throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Non makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Non scores with a jab to the head.
Non scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Non scores with a body shot.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Non finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Non counters with a left to the body.
Ktos Non is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Non scores with a body shot.
Non connects with the punch.
Non scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Non works Smith's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ktos Non 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.

Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Non comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Non stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Non wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith moves forwards but Non connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Non lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Non lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Non scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Non's guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Non's head.
Non is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Non working a defensive guard here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Non had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Kane Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

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

Non had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Non working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith passes into half guard.

Non looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Non looking for submissions off his back.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Non doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.

Smith seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Non looking for submissions off his back.
Non is not content to let Smith control the position.
Non is trying to control but can't.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Non with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Non wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.

Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Non is trying to get back to full guard.
Non has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Non is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith passes to side control.
Non is trying to improve his position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Non's temple.
Non is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Non is trying to get back to half guard.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ktos Non dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Non cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kane Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Non cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith goes for a double leg but Non avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Non continues to drive forward.
Non smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Non lands a head shot.
Non connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Non lands a body shot.
Non connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Non moves into full guard.

Non is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Non working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith pushing down on Non's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Non looking for submissions off his back.
Non trying to control here.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Non wants to get back to full guard.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Non gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith avoids the attempt from Non to control.
Non is wriggling around trying to escape.

Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Non is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.

Smith has control of Non's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Non regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Non blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Non because Smith loaded up on that one.
Non sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kane Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Non is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Non wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Non is defending well.
Non is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Non is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Non makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Non.
Non is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Non working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Non can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is thwarting Non's attempts to control the position.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Non defends it well.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Non defending well.
Non moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ktos Non is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Non holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ktos Non.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Non, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ktos Non!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Terrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Molotov
vs
Terrel

185 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Nan's Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Molotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luis Terrel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Molotov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Molotov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Terrel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Terrel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Molotov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Terrel some visible discomfort.
Terrel can't do much from the bottom here.
Terrel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Terrel is not content to let Molotov control the position.
Molotov scoring with punches and elbows.
Molotov working away.
Molotov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Molotov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov working the head with strikes.
Terrel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Molotov landing strikes.
Molotov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov lands a nice forearm strike.
Molotov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Molotov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Molotov cracks Terrel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Terrel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Molotov connects with a decent elbow.
Molotov 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.
Molotov scoring with punches from side control.
Molotov is working Terrel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Terrel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Molotov connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Terrel to see if he's OK.
Molotov scores with punches from side control.
Molotov working the ground and pound.
Terrel taking a bit of punishment here - Molotov scoring with strikes.
Molotov grinds an elbow into Terrel's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov cracks Terrel with a big elbow.

Molotov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Terrel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Molotov cracks Terrel with a big elbow.
Terrel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Molotov grinds an elbow into Terrel's temple.
Molotov is working Terrel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Molotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Molotov cracks Terrel with a big right hand but Terrel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Molotov looks up at the clock and then as Terrel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Molotov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Terrel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Molotov working the ground and pound from side control.
Molotov cracks Terrel with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Molotov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terrel down.
Molotov working the ground and pound.
Terrel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Molotov looks up at the clock and then as Terrel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Molotov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Terrel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Molotov lands a nice forearm strike.
Molotov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrel keeps working.
Terrel taking a bit of punishment here - Molotov scoring with strikes.
Molotov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Molotov trying to control the position but Terrel is working away.
Terrel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Molotov working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molotov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Terrel to see if he's OK.
Molotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Molotov working the head with strikes.
Molotov is looking to take a break and control but Terrel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molotov scoring with punches from side control.
Molotov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Molotov is putting a hurting on Terrel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Molotov lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Molotov cracks Terrel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Molotov cracks Terrel with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Molotov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A leg kick checked by Terrel.
Terrel is looking for the big counter here.
Luis Terrel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terrel avoids the body shot from Molotov.
Terrel throws a counter combo.
Terrel checks a low kick from Molotov.

Molotov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terrel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Terrel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Terrel won't allow Molotov to pass to mount.

Terrel actively working from the bottom here.
Terrel is not content to let Molotov control the position.
Terrel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Molotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terrel can do to turn this around?
Molotov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Terrel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Molotov.
Molotov trying to control the action but Terrel is working from the bottom.
Terrel has hold of Molotov's hands but Molotov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Molotov working over Terrel with some ground and pound. Terrel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Molotov wants to pass to mount but Terrel is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Molotov connects with a nice short shot to Terrel's temple.
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!
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Molotov there.
Molotov works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Molotov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Molotov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Terrel's face.
Molotov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Molotov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Molotov looking to finish Terrel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Terrel!
Terrel is breathing heavily.
Molotov lands a heavy elbow.
Molotov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Terrel's face.
Molotov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Molotov lands a couple of good shots and Terrel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Molotov scores with punches and elbows.
Molotov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Terrel.

Terrel is rocked!
Molotov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Terrel.
Terrel is still in real trouble! Can Molotov finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov punches Terrel on the ear.
Molotov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Terrel's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Molotov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Molotov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Molotov is punishing Terrel with strikes - can he finish him?!
Terrel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Molotov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Molotov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Terrel?
Andrei Molotov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big strike lands for Molotov! That's really hurt Terrel and he's turned his back - Molotov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Molotov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Molotov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zudrunas Savickas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siusiakov Pindolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siusiakov Pindolov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Savickas
vs
Pindolov

200 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
26
280 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zudrunas Savickas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siusiakov Pindolov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savickas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pindolov was covering up waiting for the punch and Savickas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savickas landing some decent shots from guard.
Savickas controlling from the top position.
Savickas 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savickas trying to control but Pindolov is working from the bottom.

Savickas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savickas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savickas throws a big elbow that misses.
Savickas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savickas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savickas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Savickas clinches up with Pindolov and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pindolov tries to break free but Savickas pushes him back against the cage.
Pindolov working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Savickas pulls guard.
Savickas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pindolov is one step ahead there.
Savickas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Savickas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savickas is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindolov keeping moving, preventing Savickas from controlling successfully.
Savickas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Pindolov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savickas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

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

Savickas dives in and scores a takedown into Pindolov's guard.

Pindolov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savickas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Pindolov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Savickas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pindolov to the mat. Pindolov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Savickas is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savickas trying to control but Pindolov is working from the bottom.
Savickas postures up in Pindolov's guard and throws a big left but Pindolov blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savickas passes Pindolov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savickas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savickas thows a huge punch but Pindolov dodges it nicely.
Savickas prevents Pindolov from standing back up.

Pindolov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Savickas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Savickas prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.
Pindolov is trying to break the clinch but Savickas is controlling him.
Savickas has Pindolov pressed against the cage, preventing Pindolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Savickas has hold of one of Pindolov's legs. Pindolov is fighting the takedown attempt but Savickas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Pindolov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pindolov 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.

Pindolov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Zudrunas Savickas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Savickas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pindolov avoids the head kick by Savickas.
And Pindolov tries to counter it with a takedown but Savickas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savickas throws a series of strikes that have Pindolov backpedaling.
Savickas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pindolov with the counter takedown but Savickas avoids it easily.

Savickas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pindolov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savickas is in Pindolov's guard.

Pindolov kicks Savickas off and gets to his feet.

Pindolov gets caught napping as Savickas dives in and scores a takedown. Pindolov manages to retain guard.

Pindolov wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pindolov checks a leg kick.
Pindolov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Pindolov gets caught napping as Savickas dives in and scores a takedown. Pindolov manages to retain guard.

Pindolov pushes Savickas off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Savickas has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindolov tries to break the clinch but Savickas is controlling the position.
Savickas keeps control of Pindolov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pindolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pindolov tries to circle away but Savickas has him pinned against the cage.

Savickas has picked Pindolov up - he's going for a ride! Savickas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Pindolov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Pindolov gets caught flat footed, as Savickas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Pindolov wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Savickas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pindolov to the ground. Savickas is now in Pindolov's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindolov tries to break the clinch but Savickas is controlling the position.
Pindolov is trying to break the clinch but Savickas has him pressed against the cage.
Savickas has Pindolov pressed against the cage, preventing Pindolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pindolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pindolov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pindolov tries to circle away but Savickas has him pinned against the cage.

Savickas pulls guard successfully.

Savickas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pindolov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pindolov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pindolov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savickas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pindolov stopping the sweep attempt from Savickas.
Pindolov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Pindolov stands up and waves to Savickas to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savickas darts in and clinches Pindolov up against the cage.
Savickas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pindolov's efforts to push away.
Savickas has a couple of punches blocked by Pindolov.

Savickas pulls guard effortlessly.

Pindolov stands up and waves to Savickas to follow him.

Savickas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Pindolov sneaks out the side door and pushes Savickas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savickas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Pindolov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Savickas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pindolov to the ground. Savickas is now in Pindolov's guard.

Pindolov has his feet on Savickas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siusiakov Pindolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Savickas misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Pindolov tries to counter it with a takedown but Savickas pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Pindolov tries to keep at a distance but Savickas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pindolov tries to break the clinch but Savickas is controlling the position.
Savickas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pindolov tries to break free but Savickas pushes him back against the cage.
Pindolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Savickas looking to score a takedown here. Pindolov is defending well but Savickas drives through and ends up in Pindolov's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pindolov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savickas taking a breather.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savickas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pindolov feints the counter takedown.

Savickas pushes Pindolov up against the cage in a clinch.
Pindolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pindolov can't break the clinch.

Pindolov manages to break the clinch.

Savickas closes the distance and clinches.

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

Savickas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pindolov!
Pindolov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Pindolov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Savickas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pindolov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Pindolov sneaks out the side door and pushes Savickas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

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

Pindolov manages to break the clinch.

Savickas looking to score a takedown here. Pindolov is defending well but Savickas drives through and ends up in Pindolov's guard.

Pindolov pushes Savickas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Savickas throws a sloppy head kick and Pindolov moves out of range easily.

Savickas moves into the clinch.
Pindolov is trying to break free.
Savickas prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.

Savickas pulls Pindolov into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pindolov stands up from Savickas's guard - Pindolov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Savickas throws a head kick but Pindolov moves out of range.
Pindolov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zudrunas Savickas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Savickas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pindolov to the mat! Pindolov manages to get full guard.

Pindolov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Savickas keeps control of Pindolov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pindolov tries to break free but Savickas pushes him back against the cage.
Pindolov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savickas has him pressed against the cage.

Savickas breaks the clinch.
Savickas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pindolov with the counter takedown but Savickas avoids it easily.
Siusiakov Pindolov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Savickas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pindolov is trying to defend but Savickas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Pindolov has one foot on Savickas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Savickas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Savickas lands in his opponent's guard.

Pindolov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pindolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pindolov wants to break free but Savickas has control.

Savickas jumps into guard, dragging Pindolov to the mat.
Savickas is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siusiakov Pindolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pindolov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siusiakov Pindolov!

C
A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Takajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryo Takajiri's chin.

Takajiri
vs
Johnson

171 cm
20
163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

150 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Takajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Takajiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Takajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson looks winded!
Takajiri scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takajiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Takajiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Takajiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takajiri keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Takajiri thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takajiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takajiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takajiri keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick there by Takajiri.
We've been told by Takajiri's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takajiri scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takajiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Takajiri scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takajiri.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takajiri pushes Johnson away with a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri scores with a body shot.
Takajiri lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
Takajiri scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Takajiri.
Takajiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Takajiri is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takajiri scores with a spinning back kick!
Takajiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryo Takajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takajiri connects with a body shot.
Takajiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Takajiri throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Takajiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takajiri jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takajiri.
Takajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takajiri thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takajiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takajiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Takajiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Takajiri.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takajiri digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Takajiri.
Takajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takajiri is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Takajiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Takajiri.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takajiri. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Takajiri throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Takajiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takajiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takajiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takajiri scores with a body shot.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
Takajiri lands with a good body shot.
Takajiri punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Takajiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takajiri connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Takajiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takajiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takajiri cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Takajiri lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takajiri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takajiri.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takajiri cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Ryo Takajiri is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takajiri.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Takajiri is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
A good leg kick by Takajiri.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That has opened up John Johnson's cut even more.
Takajiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takajiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Takajiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takajiri.
Takajiri delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Takajiri.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takajiri lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takajiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takajiri scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Takajiri lands a head kick!
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takajiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takajiri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takajiri lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Takajiri jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takajiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a nice body shot.
Takajiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Takajiri scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takajiri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takajiri.
Takajiri cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takajiri thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Takajiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Takajiri lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takajiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takajiri digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Takajiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johnson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Takajiri has got the better of the exchanges.
Takajiri scores with a leg kick.
Takajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takajiri scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takajiri connects with a body shot.
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!
Takajiri connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takajiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Nice body punch from Takajiri.
Takajiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a nice body shot.
Takajiri lands with a good body shot.
Takajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Takajiri.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takajiri cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Takajiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
letting Takajiri counter with a right hand.
Takajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
and Takajiri counters with a left to the body.
Takajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takajiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Takajiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab lands there for Takajiri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
Takajiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takajiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a nice leg kick.
Takajiri jabs at Johnson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takajiri throws a shot to the body.
Ryo Takajiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takajiri throws a shot to the body.
Takajiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takajiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takajiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takajiri lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Takajiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takajiri 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Takajiri!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caniel Dormier (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 Caniel Dormier's chin.

Dormier
vs
Kowalski

178 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caniel Dormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dormier tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dormier misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dormier trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
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.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski'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.
Dormier tries to circle away but Kowalski has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Kowalski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.
Dormier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dormier throws a head kick that Kowalski semi-blocks.

It looks like Mateusz Kowalski has been cut.

Kowalski clinches.
Kowalski keeps control of Dormier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Dormier letting Kowalski take a breather here.

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

Kowalski pushes Dormier up against the cage in a clinch.
Dormier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kowalski has Dormier pressed against the cage, preventing Dormier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Kowalski keeps control of Dormier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.
Kowalski avoiding damage as Dormier throws knees to the body.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dormier does no damage.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.
Dormier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dormier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dormier has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.
Dormier landing knees to the head.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.

Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dormier misses with a knee to the head.
Dormier being controlled against the cage.

Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Kowalski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski'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.
Kowalski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Dormier in a clinch.
Dormier scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dormier landing knees to the body.
Dormier misses with a knee strike.
Dormier is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski looking to slow down the pace here.

Dormier breaks the clinch.
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 Caniel Dormier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Kowalski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dormier cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Dormier misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dormier.

Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Dormier in a clinch.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Dormier crunches a lovely knee into Kowalski's ribcage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalski.
Kowalski is pushing Dormier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dormier is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling him.
Dormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Dormier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalski blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dormier is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Dormier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Dormier working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.

Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Dormier.
Kowalski wants to clinch but Dormier slips to the side
and Dormier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dormier swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
Dormier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Dormier rushes Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dormier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kowalski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.
Dormier wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch but Dormier improves position.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski prevents Dormier from breaking the clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.

Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dormier throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dormier throws a series of strikes that have Kowalski backpedaling.

Dormier gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
Dormier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Dormier.

Kowalski clinches up with Dormier and pushes him back against the cage.
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dormier is trying to break free.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dormier trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Dormier tries a knee to the head but Kowalski blocks it.
Dormier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dormier scores a nice knee to the body.
Kowalski is looking to control Dormier's arms but Dormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kowalski has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Kowalski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Dormier misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski gets a clinch.
Dormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
Kowalski prevents Dormier from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski is pushing Dormier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dormier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kowalski's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dormier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Dormier breaks from the clinch.

Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.

Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Dormier.
Dormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dormier throws a knee to the head but misses.

Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier cracks Kowalski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Kowalski forces Dormier back against the cage and clinches.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
Kowalski avoiding damage as Dormier throws knees to the body.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dormier up against the cage.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dormier missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Dormier back into the cage.
Dormier is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski wants to stall.

Dormier manages to break the clinch.
Dormier misses with a body kick.

Kowalski forces Dormier back against the cage and clinches.

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

Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dormier misses with a knee to the head.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch but Dormier improves position.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski trying to stall but Dormier improves his position.

Dormier breaks the clinch.

Kowalski has Dormier up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kowalski is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski gets a clinch.

Dormier manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Dormier moves out of range.

Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Dormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Mateusz Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dormier up against the cage.
Dormier working hard to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dormier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caniel Dormier!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

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

Toifer
vs
Rauparaha

171 cm
18
132 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

168 cm
32
143 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Myke Toifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Te Rauparaha!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Rauparaha.
Rauparaha connects with a leg kick. Toifer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toifer takes one on the button.
Rauparaha lunges at Toifer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toifer's hand.
Toifer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Rauparaha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rauparaha cracks the inside of Toifer's front leg.
Toifer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rauparaha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauparaha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Toifer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauparaha steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Toifer is out on his feet! Rauparaha sets himself and nearly takes Toifer's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Te Rauparaha!
After the fight, Te Rauparaha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Silva
vs
Murakami

200 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Murakami!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Murakami closes the distance and clinches.
Murakami taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murakami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva has Murakami pressed against the cage.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murakami's waist but Murakami gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva has Murakami up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Murakami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murakami keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva moves into the clinch.

Murakami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murakami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murakami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Murakami.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Murakami has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Murakami holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murakami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Murakami stalling.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Murakami has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Murakami is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

Murakami tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Silva is trying to keep Murakami in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murakami stops Silva from standing up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Murakami from controlling successfully.
Murakami is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murakami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murakami trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murakami makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murakami trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

Murakami stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murakami changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva tries for a takedown but Murakami sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Murakami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Murakami moves into the clinch.

Murakami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murakami has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murakami.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.

Murakami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva goes for a double leg but Murakami avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murakami continues to drive forward.
Murakami is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Murakami has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.

Murakami successfully pulls guard.
Murakami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami wants to sweep but no luck.
Murakami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Murakami has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Murakami looking to control.

Murakami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva trying to move into half guard but instead Murakami has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Silva kicks off Murakami and gets to his feet.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Murakami counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murakami is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Murakami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murakami lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murakami shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murakami circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Silva clinches up with Murakami and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murakami avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murakami turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Murakami manages to end up in side control.
Murakami moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shin Murakami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murakami is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.

Murakami decides to stand back up. Murakami steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
Murakami throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva looks to clinch
and Murakami counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Murakami circles away.
Murakami looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.

Murakami has managed to clinch.

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

Murakami has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Murakami jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Murakami.

Murakami ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murakami no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Murakami has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Murakami controlling the position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Silva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Murakami has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Silva is looking to defend but Murakami has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Silva! Murakami pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Silva taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shin Murakami!
The defeated Anderson Silva had this to say: 'I came in and did what i was supposed to do and i was unlucky, so i wish good for the winner and thank you all for being here. I promise to be back stronger and i accept a rematch anytime. '.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Runar Styrjoeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drnola Yubackk (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.

Styrjoeld
vs
Yubackk

196 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Shinobi

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Runar Styrjoeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drnola Yubackk!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yubackk gets tackled into the cage by Styrjoeld. Styrjoeld maintains the clinch.
Yubackk is trying to pull guard but Styrjoeld turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Styrjoeld is leaning against Yubackk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Styrjoeld scores with a nice hook to the head.
Styrjoeld is pressed up against the cage. Yubackk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Styrjoeld down to the mat. Styrjoeld avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A low kick from Yubackk is predictable there
and Styrjoeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yubackk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yubackk delivers a nice body kick.

Styrjoeld gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Styrjoeld.
Yubackk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Styrjoeld lands a left hand.

Yubackk is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styrjoeld working aggressively here.
Yubackk is still on wobbly legs! Can Styrjoeld finish him?
Yubackk jumps guard but Styrjoeld stands there with Yubackk around his waist. Yubackk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Runar Styrjoeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drnola Yubackk.
Styrjoeld working aggressively here.
Yubackk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Styrjoeld throws a punch but it's blocked by Yubackk.
Yubackk seems to have recovered his senses.
Styrjoeld creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yubackk's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yubackk drops to his knees and Styrjoeld pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Runar Styrjoeld!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ismail Saidov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Mutou
vs
Saidov

188 cm
35
213 lbs
21 - 11 - 2

188 cm
42
202 lbs
26 - 19 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Mohito Fightwear
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saidov shoots and misses

and Mutou counters with a shoot takedown. Saidov fights it but they end up in guard.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saidov's head.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Saidov is retaining full guard.
Mutou is in close to Saidov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mutou distracts Saidov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Saidov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutou defends well.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou with a nice head shot there.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou works over Saidov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou works over Saidov with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saidov wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Mutou cracks Saidov with a solid left hand.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.

Saidov is rocked!
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saidov is still in real trouble! Can Mutou finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saidov seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.

Saidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mutou cracks Saidov with a solid left hand.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mutou gets to his feet and stands over Saidov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Saidov felt that one! Mutou unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Saidov from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou is the new light heavyweight champion!
Keiji Mutou really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.