JLF: Sunday Night Fights 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Cordero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi comes to the ring accompanied by Ming the Merciless . Eli Cordero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Musashi
vs
Cordero

189 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Musashi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eli Cordero!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordero misses with a double jab.
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Musashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Musashi wants to stand but Cordero has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Musashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Musashi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cordero, up you get!
Musashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Musashi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cordero as he avoids it easily.
Musashi defending well as Cordero loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but Cordero shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Musashi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Cordero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cordero scores with a sloppy right hand. Musashi should have avoided that one.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Musashi is breathing heavily.
Musashi closes the distance and clinches up with Cordero, looking for a takedown. Musashi pushes Cordero against the ropes but Cordero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eli Cordero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cordero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Musashi somewhat.
Cordero cracks Musashi with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Musashi is rocked!
Musashi dodges the punch combination from Cordero.
Cordero lands with a straight right. Musashi didn't see that one coming.
Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordero throws a right and a left that Musashi avoids nicely.
Musashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Cordero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Musashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cordero lands a two punch combo.
Cordero lands with a big right hook that stumbles Musashi - he's out on his feet here! Cordero follows up with another monster hook that separates Musashi from consciousness! Musashi falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cordero stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Cordero!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and How Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio comes to the ring accompanied by I'm Coming. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Antonio
vs
Long

170 cm
25
141 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

166 cm
25
150 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Antonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, How Long!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonio tries to clinch up but Long circles away and keeps his distance.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Long paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antonio misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Antonio.
Long attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Antonio thows a leg kick but Long checks it

and Long counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Long is trying to control the action in half guard but Antonio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Antonio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Long.
Antonio gets back to full guard.
Antonio wants to get back to his feet but Long is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Antonio pushes Long off and gets back to his feet.

Antonio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Long, pushing him back against the ropes.
Antonio can't break the clinch.
Long lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long lands a nice elbow.
Long creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Antonio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antonio thows a leg kick but Long checks it

and Long counters with a takedown into side control.
Long is chipping away with strikes.
Long has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Long connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Antonio some visible discomfort.
Long working the ground and pound.
Long landing a few strikes.

Antonio is rocked!
Long in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Antonio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big shot lands for Long! That's hurt Antonio! Will he recover? Long fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). How Long!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Migashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butch Landry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Migashi's chin.

Landry
vs
Migashi

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler Migashi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Migashi lands a big head kick that sends Landry tumbling to the mat! Migashi takes a step backwards and waves Landry back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Landry is rocked!

It looks like Butch Landry has been cut.
Landry throws a series of punches but Migashi avoids them all with ease.
Oh Landry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landry looks up at the clock. Bad move! Migashi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Landry. Migashi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Migashi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valor Takishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valor Takishi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carlton
vs
Takishi

180 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

200 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]
[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valor Takishi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlton circles away.
Carlton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takishi.
Carlton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Carlton. No joy for Takishi on that attempt.
Carlton misses with a body shot.
Carlton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takishi.
Carlton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlton.

Takishi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Takishi showed some decent athleticism there.
Carlton wants to get back to full guard.

Takishi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlton sees it coming and defends easily.
Carlton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Takishi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlton tries to get to full guard but Takishi has control of the leg.
Carlton is trying to control but can't.
Carlton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takishi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takishi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carlton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takishi defends it easily.
Carlton wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Carlton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takishi defends well.
Carlton trying to control the position.

Carlton has his foot on Takishi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takishi works his way back into a safe position though.
Takishi tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlton is retaining full guard.
Takishi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Takishi 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.
Takishi looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton wants to sweep but no luck.

Takishi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takishi postures up in Carlton's guard and throws a big left but Carlton blocks it.

Takishi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carlton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carlton has escaped and now he's on top!
Takishi controls Carlton momentarily but Carlton frees himself.
Carlton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carlton is thwarting Takishi's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takishi wants to improve his position but Carlton is controlling well.
Carlton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Takishi controls his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carlton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Carlton controlling the pace for now.
Takishi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carlton breaks from Takishi's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Carlton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takishi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takishi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takishi is squirming around, avoiding Carlton's attempts to control the action.

Carlton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carlton avoids the attempt from Takishi to control.
Carlton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Carlton trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Carlton has hold of Takishi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takishi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carlton trying to control but Takishi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carlton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takishi momentarily.
Carlton lands with a good body shot.
Takishi dodges the punch combination from Carlton.
Carlton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carlton throws a body punch but Takishi moves out of range.

Carlton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takishi was covering up waiting for the punch and Carlton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takishi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carlton can't escape the position.
Takishi is breathing heavily.
Carlton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Takishi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carlton has worked his arm free - good work by Carlton!
Carlton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takishi actively working from the bottom here.
Carlton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takishi keeps working.
Carlton works his way into full mount!
Carlton moves to take his opponent's back.

Carlton looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Carlton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Takishi up.

Carlton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Carlton trying to control momentarily.
Takishi tries to escape but Carlton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Carlton working for a choke but Takishi is defending well.

Carlton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takishi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carlton's guard. Nice work there by Takishi.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takishi trying to control but Carlton is working from the bottom.
Takishi wants to pass the guard but Carlton is keeping the position.
Carlton 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlton is on top in guard.

Carlton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Takishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carlton as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlton lands a nice shot that snaps Takishi's head back.
Carlton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlton scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Carlton.
Takishi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takishi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carlton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carlton throws a body punch but Takishi moves out of range.
Carlton stalks Takishi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takishi's face. Takishi staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Carlton jabs at Takishi's body.
Carlton connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Carlton.
Carlton is looking to wear down Takishi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takishi there as he acknowledges the shot.

Carlton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carlton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Carlton dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Carlton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takishi sprawls well initially but Carlton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carlton moves into full mount! Takishi won't be happy about that!

Carlton wants to finish this one by submission but Takishi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carlton.
Carlton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takishi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carlton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takishi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carlton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takishi is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takishi can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton wants to take his opponent's back but Takishi doesn't allow it.

Carlton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Carlton is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Carlton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronnie Carlton!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celestino Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kelly
vs
Caballero

170 cm
25
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

171 cm
24
148 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestino Caballero!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caballero throws a big shot that misses.
Kelly moves out of range as Caballero strikes.
Caballero throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
No joy there for Caballero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caballero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Kelly is looking for a kimura here.

Kelly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kelly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kelly is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caballero is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.

Kelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caballero has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Caballero looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caballero fails to land with a series of punches.
Caballero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Caballero.
A big left from Caballero misses.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Caballero.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Caballero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Caballero misses.
Caballero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Caballero connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Caballero throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caballero misses with a hook.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caballero.
Caballero tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caballero avoids it really well and circles away.
Caballero looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caballero fails to land with a series of punches.
Caballero scores with a jab. Kelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caballero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caballero throws a one two combo.
Caballero misses with a straight right.
Caballero catches Kelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Caballero.
A big right from Caballero misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caballero throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caballero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Celestino Caballero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Caballero misses the shot to the body.
Caballero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.

Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caballero is trying to stand up here but Kelly is controlling him well.

Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Caballero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caballero wants to get back to his feet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caballero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caballero wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caballero is trying to stand up here but Kelly is controlling him well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Caballero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caballero throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caballero loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Caballero misses with a few strikes there.
Caballero scores with a one two! Kelly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Caballero's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Caballero duly obliges.
Caballero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.

That's two 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.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Caballero had a free shot at his head there.
Kelly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caballero.
Some wild striking there from Caballero.
Caballero stuffs the takedown.
Caballero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly defending well as Caballero loads up on a big left hand.
Caballero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly slips a jab from Caballero.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Kelly defending well as Caballero loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Caballero, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Caballero against the ropes but Caballero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Caballero scores with a four punch combination!
Caballero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caballero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Caballero.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Caballero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caballero lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Caballero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caballero misses with a straight left.
Caballero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kelly moves out of range as Caballero strikes.
John Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caballero looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Caballero lands a jab to the head.
Caballero stalks Kelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelly's face. Kelly staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Caballero misses.
Caballero looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caballero fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caballero throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Celestino Caballero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Caballero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caballero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Caballero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kelly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Caballero is keeping the position.

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

Kelly has an active guard here but Caballero has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kelly controls his leg.

Kelly looking for submissions off his back.

Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caballero pulls his head out easily.
Caballero is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
John Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Caballero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caballero pulls his head out easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caballero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Caballero thows a body shot but no joy.
Caballero misses with a body shot.

Kelly gets the takedown into side control.

Kelly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kelly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Caballero can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kelly tries for a kimura but Caballero is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caballero is trying to get back to his feet.

Kelly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caballero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caballero is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kelly has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Celestino Caballero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caballero 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Celestino Caballero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abe Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiaki Urai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura comes to the ring accompanied by Enter the Ninja - Die Antwoord. The crowd seem to be enjoying Urai's choice of entrance music: Japan Will Kick Your Ass. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nakamura
vs
Urai

170 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abe Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiaki Urai!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urai looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Urai tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Urai sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Nakamura.
Urai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Urai just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshiaki Urai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urai misses with a low kick.
Urai throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urai is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Urai tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nakamura shoots in and bounces Urai off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Urai keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.

Nakamura drops back looking for a leg! Urai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Urai manages to kick Nakamura off! Nakamura jumps back into Urai's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura passes into half guard.

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

Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.

Nakamura is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakamura stops Urai from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura is keen to just control but Urai is a slippery customer.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Urai defends the submission attempt.
Urai is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well.

Nakamura is working for a kimura but Urai is defending it quite comfortably.
Urai is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well.
Urai is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Nakamura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Nakamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Urai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakamura.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Urai has one foot on Nakamura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakamura slips a jab from Urai.

Nakamura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Urai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nakamura stands and throws Urai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Urai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nakamura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Urai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Nakamura is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Urai looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nakamura gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Urai is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nakamura lets go of the hold and Urai can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abe Nakamura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nougeria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Nougeria is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Nougeria
vs
Patterson

220 cm
24
283 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
230 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Nougeria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Patterson drives through and clinches with Nougeria against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Patterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Patterson goes for a takedown attempt but Nougeria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nougeria throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Nougeria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nougeria tries a head kick but it misses.
Nougeria throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Nougeria looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Nougeria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nougeria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Patterson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nougeria's half guard.
Nougeria is breathing heavily.
Nougeria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nougeria looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patterson is pressing down on Nougeria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nougeria is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nougeria wants to improve his position but Patterson is controlling well.
Nougeria won't allow Patterson to pass to mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nougeria tries a head kick but it misses.
Nougeria misses with a head kick.

Patterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nougeria's efforts to push away.
Patterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Patterson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diego Nougeria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Patterson.
Patterson wants to stall.
Nougeria wants to break free but Patterson has control.
Nougeria has had enough of the clinch but Patterson keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Nougeria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nougeria wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Patterson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Patterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nougeria pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nougeria throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Patterson.

It looks like Fred Patterson has been cut.
Nougeria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Patterson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patterson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nougeria wants to stand and escape but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson trying to control but Nougeria is working from the bottom.

Nougeria is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patterson is aware though and is defending well.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Nougeria is looking for a triangle but Patterson pushes his legs off easily.
Patterson slips nicely into half guard.
Nougeria is looking for a sweep. Patterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nougeria looks like he's trying to stand up.

Patterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Nougeria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Patterson prevents Nougeria from standing back up.
Patterson wants to pass to mount but Nougeria is defending the position.

Nougeria is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.
Patterson works his way into side control.
Nougeria is trying to buck Patterson off.
Nougeria is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson moves into full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Patterson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Patterson punching from mount but Nougeria doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nougeria manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nougeria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nougeria keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.

Nougeria is looking for a triangle but Patterson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nougeria wants to stand up but Patterson is controlling him.
Patterson forces his way into half guard.
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 Diego Nougeria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Patterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nougeria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Nougeria.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Nougeria.

Patterson drives through and clinches with Nougeria against the ropes.

Patterson breaks from the clinch.

Nougeria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Patterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Patterson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nougeria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nougeria throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Nougeria throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Patterson has Nougeria up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nougeria pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Nougeria.
Nougeria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Nougeria.

Patterson clinches up against the ropes.

Patterson tightens his grip and picks Nougeria up, before dumping him to the ground. Nougeria manages to land in guard.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Nougeria is looking for a triangle but Patterson pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nougeria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patterson defends well.

Patterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Patterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nougeria is not content to let Patterson control the position.

Patterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nougeria gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Nougeria looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Patterson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nougeria can't escape the position.
Nougeria is working hard here to advance position.
Nougeria's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Patterson get's back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Nougeria.
Nougeria throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nougeria avoids it really well and circles away.
Nougeria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego Nougeria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.

Patterson gets the takedown into side control.
Nougeria is looking for a sweep.
Nougeria manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Patterson trying to mount his opponent but Nougeria defends it.
Nougeria tries to get to full guard but Patterson has control of the leg.
Patterson stops Nougeria from getting back to his feet.

Nougeria actively working from the bottom here.

Patterson is working for a kimura but Nougeria is defending it quite comfortably.
Patterson passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Patterson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No joy there for Nougeria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nougeria tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nougeria to the ground. Nougeria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nougeria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nougeria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nougeria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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

Patterson is trying to work for a kimura but Nougeria is defending well.
Patterson passes to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Patterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Nougeria is defending well.
Nougeria tries to buck Patterson off but Patterson is having none of it.

Patterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Patterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nougeria knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nougeria is looking to regain half guard here but Patterson keeps moving and retains side control.

Patterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nougeria is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nougeria is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Patterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Nougeria looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Patterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Patterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Nougeria looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Nougeria is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.
Patterson moves into full mount! Nougeria won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nougeria tries to improve his position but instead Patterson has taken his back!
Nougeria can't escape the position.
Patterson wants to control but Nougeria is keeping busy.
Nougeria tries to escape but Patterson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Patterson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Nougeria is in real trouble here. Patterson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Nougeria is tapping out! Patterson wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Patterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hack MacDonald Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hack MacDonald Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

MacDonald Jr
vs
Maxwell

190 cm
21
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
167 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Grappling Pro Gear
Grappling Pro Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hack MacDonald Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zak Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a body punch but MacDonald Jr moves out of range.
MacDonald Jr lands with a good body shot.
MacDonald Jr staying out of range there.
MacDonald Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maxwell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacDonald Jr. MacDonald Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
MacDonald Jr leaves Maxwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacDonald Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacDonald Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maxwell's sensitive parts.
Maxwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Zak Maxwell has been cut.
MacDonald Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacDonald Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr scores with a leg kick.
MacDonald Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Maxwell is rocked!
MacDonald Jr throws a leg kick which misses Maxwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Maxwell tries to avoid it.
Maxwell is still on wobbly legs! Can MacDonald Jr finish him?
Maxwell looks gassed!
MacDonald Jr throws an overhand right that drops Maxwell like a sack of potatoes! MacDonald Jr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hack MacDonald Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Camerino Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto has chosen Otep - Blood Pigs as his entrance music. Camerino Fernandez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hitoshi Matsumoto's chin.

Fernandez
vs
Matsumoto

170 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camerino Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hitoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Fernandez.
Matsumoto tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Matsumoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Matsumoto persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsumoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernandez swivels and escapes.
Fernandez stalks Matsumoto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsumoto's face. Matsumoto staggers backwards, shaken.
Fernandez lands a body shot.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Fernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Matsumoto moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Fernandez.

Matsumoto is rocked!
Matsumoto wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez jabs at Matsumoto's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Camerino Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Matsumoto.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernandez lands with a cross.
Matsumoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernandez finish him?
Fernandez connects with a stiff jab that staggers Matsumoto - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Camerino Fernandez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Durden Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janu Haperenu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tyler
vs
Haperenu

180 cm
24
216 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Durden Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janu Haperenu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Tyler 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.
Tyler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haperenu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyler manages to get to full guard.

Haperenu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Haperenu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haperenu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haperenu postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it.

Haperenu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler working a defensive guard here.

Haperenu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haperenu throws a big right hand that misses.
Haperenu lands a couple of elbows.

Tyler is looking to sinch up a triangle. Haperenu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tyler's body to avoid the submission. Tyler has instead reached around Haperenu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tyler arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Durden Tyler!