KAMIKAZE: First War PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ovuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ossas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Toto - Africa. Chad Spencer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas
vs
Spencer

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ossas misses with an uppercut.
Ossas misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a three punch combo that has Ossas backing up. Ossas nods at Spencer to acknowledge the strikes.
Ossas misses with a hook to the body
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Ossas misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ossas misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Spencer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ossas throws a lazy right hand but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ossas misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Spencer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ossas is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Ossas instigates a clinch.
Spencer prevents Ossas from breaking the clinch.
Ossas jumps guard but Spencer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spencer prevents Ossas from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ossas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spencer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ossas connects with the punch.
Ossas misses with a left hand
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ossas misses with a straight right.

Spencer tries to keep at a distance but Ossas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ossas is trying to pull guard but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.

Ossas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ossas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Ossas.
Ossas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spencer sprawls well. Spencer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ossas gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ossas lands with an overhand left.
Ossas scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ossas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Despite the aggression on Spencer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Ossas.
Spencer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ossas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ossas.

Spencer is rocked!
Ossas knocks out Spencer with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ossas before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ossas picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ovuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas!
A victorious Ovuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manjuelez comes to the cage accompanied by el Jarabe Tapatio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Manjuelez
vs
Quick

182 cm
26
200 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

200 cm
21
198 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Quick!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manjuelez gets the takedown into side control.
Quick struggling a bit here.
Manjuelez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Quick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Manjuelez swings around for an armbar but Quick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manjuelez's guard.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Manjuelez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quick preventing the sweep.
Manjuelez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manjuelez pushes Quick off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Quick fails with the takedown
and Manjuelez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick with a poor takedown

and Manjuelez counters with a single leg into guard. Quick didn't expect that.
Manjuelez passes Quick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quick is trying to control but can't.
Quick is looking for a sweep. Manjuelez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manjuelez stops Quick from getting back to his feet.
Manjuelez content to control rather than advance.
Quick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quick actively working from the bottom here.
Manjuelez stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez wants to free his trapped foot but Quick is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manjuelez lands a two punch combo.
Quick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manjuelez is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Manjuelez misses its target.
Quick throws a series of punches but Manjuelez avoids them all with ease.
Manjuelez is looking for a counter combo.
Quick misses with a takedown attempt

and Manjuelez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manjuelez.
Pablo Manjuelez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Quick.

Manjuelez tightens his grip and picks Quick up, before dumping him to the ground. Quick manages to land in guard.
Manjuelez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick keeping full guard, as Manjuelez tries to pass.
Manjuelez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manjuelez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quick 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.
Quick working a defensive guard here.
Manjuelez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manjuelez counters with a stiff right hand.
Quick throws a lazy body kick
and Manjuelez counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Quick falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Johns
vs
Grena

186 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
24
169 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Johns. Those never looked like landing.
Grena throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Jimmy Johns has been cut.
Johns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grena lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grena.
Johns shoots for a double leg takedown but Grena sprawls well. He's pushed Johns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grena has managed to clinch.

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

Grena has managed to clinch.

Grena has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johns clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!

Grena patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns is really stuck here.
Grena missing with strikes from the back.
Johns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Grena keeps control of the position as Johns tries to break free.

Johns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grena.
Grena lands punches and elbows.

Johns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grena.
Johns wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Grena sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johns tries to lock up and control but Grena gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grena lands a big elbow.
Grena lands with some strikes.
Johns holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grena tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johns wants to hold on but Grena pushes him away.
Johns working to try and regain half guard.
Grena lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Grena fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johns holds on, trying desperately to control.
Johns can't escape the position.
Grena connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Johns is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena avoids the attempt from Johns to control.
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grena looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Grena avoids the attempt from Johns to control.
Grena in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Grena lands a big shot to the head and Johns winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umberto Grena!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Fjeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjeld comes to the cage accompanied by Little Big - Big Dick. Magnus Fjeld has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fjeld
vs
Shepard

223 cm
27
318 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

196 cm
23
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Venom Combat Sports
Sin City Allstars

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Fjeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjeld.
Shepard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shepard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Gene Shepard has been cut.
Fjeld throws an overhand right that has Shepard reeling! Fjeld follows up with more punches and Shepard is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magnus Fjeld!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Skidopolopolous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who Shot Ya? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bob Skidopolopolous has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Skidopolopolous
vs
Araujo

213 cm
24
256 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

187 cm
33
221 lbs
13 - 18 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Skidopolopolous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skidopolopolous manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araujo on his heels. He'll look to pass Araujo's guard now, I'm sure.
Skidopolopolous throws a big elbow that misses.
Skidopolopolous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.
Araujo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Skidopolopolous has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Araujo has his foot on Skidopolopolous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skidopolopolous works his way back into a safe position though.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skidopolopolous throws an elbow that misses. Araujo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skidopolopolous's guard. Nice move by Araujo!

Skidopolopolous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo wants to stand but Skidopolopolous has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Skidopolopolous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skidopolopolous wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling him.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous wants to stand but Araujo is controlling the position.
Araujo throws a strike but Skidopolopolous rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Araujo keeping moving, preventing Skidopolopolous from controlling successfully.
Skidopolopolous won't allow Araujo to get back to his feet.
Skidopolopolous connects with a couple of short punches.
Skidopolopolous throwing strikes from guard but Araujo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Araujo is pulling down on Skidopolopolous's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Araujo has wrist control.

Skidopolopolous got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skidopolopolous has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Skidopolopolous controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Skidopolopolous is keeping the position.
Skidopolopolous avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous has momentary wrist control but Araujo slips an elbow through the middle.
Araujo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo stops Skidopolopolous from standing up.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araujo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skidopolopolous wants to stand and escape but Araujo is having none of it.
Skidopolopolous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo is working Skidopolopolous over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Araujo working some strikes from top position.
Skidopolopolous pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Araujo connects with a couple of short punches.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.

Araujo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Skidopolopolous could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Araujo has cracked it and Skidopolopolous is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Araujo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Araujo!
A very excited looking Luiz Araujo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guilhaume Prevot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Apple
vs
Prevot

174 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

164 cm
23
153 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guilhaume Prevot!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Prevot drives through with a takedown into Apple's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Prevot controlling from the top position.
Prevot postures up.
Prevot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Prevot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prevot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apple can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prevot controls the pace.
Apple looking for a sweep. Not yet Apple, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prevot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple 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.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Apple is working hard here to advance position.

Apple is working an open guard so Prevot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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

Prevot is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Apple presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Prevot gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Prevot manages to break the clinch.
Prevot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Apple backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Prevot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Prevot trying to control the position from guard on top but Apple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prevot controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Prevot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Prevot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Prevot shoots in and gets a takedown into Apple's guard.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prevot on the ground.
Prevot stands and throws Apple's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Prevot working the ground and pound.
Prevot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prevot working the head and body with strikes.

Prevot stands up.

Prevot shoots in and gets a takedown into Apple's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prevot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Prevot is stalling in the full guard.
Prevot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prevot chips away with some ground and pound.
Prevot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Prevot is in close to Apple's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Prevot pushes down on Apple's leg and manages to get into 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.
Apple tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Prevot manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Prevot gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Prevot clinches up with Apple and pushes him back against the cage.

Prevot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Apple can't fight it off and eventually Prevot manages to take the fight to the floor. Apple looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Prevot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prevot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prevot slips nicely into half guard.

Prevot decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Prevot lands a lovely overhand right.
Prevot scores with a nice right hand.

Prevot clinches with his opponent.

Prevot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Prevot manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Apple decides to pull guard.

Prevot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Prevot takes the fight into the clinch.

Prevot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prevot scores with a hook to the body. Apple takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Apple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Prevot sneaks out the side door and pushes Apple away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Prevot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Apple tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prevot is in Apple's guard.
Apple is wriggling around but Prevot manages to pass to half guard.

Apple is trying to maintain the position but Prevot is very close to passing his half guard.
Prevot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Prevot in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Apple tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Prevot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guilhaume Prevot!
After winning the bout, Guilhaume Prevot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larith Shun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shun
vs
Jackson

180 cm
29
194 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

177 cm
21
197 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larith Shun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shun.
Shun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses

and Shun counters with a takedown into side control.

Jackson sneaks out the side door and pushes Shun away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shun.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shun.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larith Shun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shun fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shun looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson 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.
Shun wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson stands up and waves to Shun to follow him.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shun looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Shun stands up from Jackson's guard - Shun perhaps looking for a knockout.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Shun in a clinch.
Shun controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson letting Shun take a breather here.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Shun controls the action.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shun is controlling him.

Shun stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Shun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shun off to one side.
Shun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson trying to stall but Shun improves his position.
Shun prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.

Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shun regains guard immediately.
Jackson stops Shun from standing up.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shun content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shun content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shun stalling against the cage.
Shun slowing the pace effectively.
Shun stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Larith Shun.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Shun.

Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shun regains guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Shun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfie Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shun wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shun's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jackson advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson tries to control but Shun wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shun really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.
Shun tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson takes his back!
Jackson missing with strikes.
Alfie Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson controls the action.

Shun manages to stand up with Jackson still on his back. Eventually Jackson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Shun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Jackson wants the takedown. Shun is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shun's guard against the cage.
Jackson tries to stand but Shun is controlling from the bottom.

Shun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Shun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Shun keeps him there for the moment.
Shun stalling in the clinch.
Shun trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shun into the cage.
Shun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.

Jackson wants the takedown. Shun is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shun's guard against the cage.
Shun is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.

Jackson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shun works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Shun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shun.
Shun is trying to stand.

Shun somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Shun sees coming a mile off.
Shun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shun off to one side.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shun did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shun wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shun pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.

Shun kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson advances to mount.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alfie Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Shun keeps him there for the moment.

Shun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shun is defended easily by Jackson.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shun on his heels. He'll look to pass Shun's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shun is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
Jackson wants to stand but Shun has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to ground and pound but Shun uses the momentary lack of control by Jackson to regain half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Shun defends it.
Shun is trying to stand.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the action but Shun is working from the bottom.
Alfie Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson stops Shun from getting back to his feet.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shun tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shun will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shun sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is staying tight to Shun's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shun tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Shun frees his head quite easily.
Shun'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shun is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shun is trying to stand.
Larith Shun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfie Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfie Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Debrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Gowing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Debrine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Best. Max Debrine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Debrine
vs
Gowing

189 cm
20
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

207 cm
21
281 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Venom Combat Sports
Arcticus University: London

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Debrine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Gowing!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gowing fails with a takedown attempt.
Debrine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Debrine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gowing moves into the clinch.
Debrine looking to stall.
Debrine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Gowing.
Gowing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Debrine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Debrine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine throws a head kick that misses.
Gowing dives in for a single leg takedown but Debrine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Debrine lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Gowing.

Gowing gets a clinch.
Gowing prevents Debrine from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowing avoids a wild elbow strike from Debrine.
Gowing tries for a takedown but Debrine manages to get underhooks.
Gowing is pushing Debrine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Debrine has had enough of the clinch but Gowing keeps him there for the moment.

Gowing works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gowing looking to pass the guard.
Gowing keeps trying to improve his position.
Debrine wants to sweep here but Gowing controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gowing stands up over Debrine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gowing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Debrine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Debrine is working hard here to advance position.
Gowing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Debrine pinned against the cage. Debrine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gowing tries to clinch up.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Debrine as he avoids it easily.

Gowing clinches up against the cage.

Gowing gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Debrine regains guard.
Gowing engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gowing landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowing is stalling in the full guard.

Debrine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gowing defends well.
Gowing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gowing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Debrine is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Debrine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gowing is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Gowing dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gowing fails with a takedown attempt.
Debrine throws a chopping leg kick but Gowing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Gowing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Debrine is pressed up against the cage. Gowing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Debrine down to the mat. Debrine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Debrine motions for Gowing to come forward. Debrine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gowing lands a slapping body shot.
Debrine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gowing.
Debrine throws a counter high kick but Gowing was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gowing manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Debrine on his heels. He'll look to pass Debrine's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Debrine tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Debrine is looking for a triangle but Gowing pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowing looking to pass the guard.

Debrine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gowing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gowing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Debrine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gowing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gowing would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gowing throwing strikes but missing.
Debrine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gowing controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Debrine throws a head kick but Gowing moves out of range.

Debrine moves into the clinch.
Gowing fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Gowing.

Gowing pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Debrine trying to move into half guard but instead Gowing has managed to sweep!

Gowing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gowing wants to pass the guard but Debrine is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gowing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Debrine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gowing is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Debrine being controlled here, momentarily.
Gowing wants to pass the guard but Debrine is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gowing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Debrine wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Gowing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Gowing has his takedown stuffed
letting Debrine counter with a right hand.
Debrine scores with a head kick.

Gowing clinches.
Debrine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gowing has him pressed against the cage.
Gowing wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Gowing scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gowing blocking some punches.
Gowing's coach down at RIO Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gowing's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Debrine struggles to land a body shot inside as Gowing controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gowing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Debrine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gowing tries to score a power double leg takedown but Debrine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gowing somewhat.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Gowing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowing plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gowing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Debrine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gowing.
Debrine tries to clinch up.
Debrine misses with a hook
enabling Gowing to counter with a crisp jab.
Max Debrine is winning the standup battle so far.
Gowing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gowing tries to close the distance and clinch but Debrine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gowing blocks a head kick by Debrine.
Gowing raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gowing fails with a takedown attempt.
Debrine tries a low kick but Gowing avoids it.

Gowing closes the distance and clinches.

Gowing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Debrine tries to clinch up.
A big right from Debrine misses.

Gowing forces Debrine back against the cage and clinches.
Debrine is trying to pull guard but Gowing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine looking for a takedown.
Debrine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gowing's elbow.
Gowing is trying to pull guard but Debrine has him pressed against the cage.
Debrine wants a takedown.
Gowing wants a takedown but no success here.
Gowing is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gowing is pressed up against the cage. Debrine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gowing down to the mat. Gowing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gowing goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Max Debrine has been cut.

Gowing drives through and clinches with Debrine against the cage.
Max Debrine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gowing is trying to drag Debrine to the mat but Debrine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Debrine is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Debrine has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gowing has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debrine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Debrine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gowing fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Debrine misses with a lunging right hand
and Gowing counters with a series of strikes. Debrine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gowing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Debrine pinned against the cage. Debrine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gowing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debrine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gowing.
Cameron Gowing is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Debrine stuffs the takedown attempt from Gowing. Gowing gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cameron Gowing.
I've got Gowing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Gowing!
Max Debrine spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry dudes'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Very Rounded (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bato Dela Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bato Dela Rosa has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rounded
vs
Dela Rosa

190 cm
18
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Very Rounded!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bato Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rounded tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dela Rosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Dela Rosa gets a clinch.

Dela Rosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rounded takes the fight into the clinch.
Dela Rosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rounded using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dela Rosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Dela Rosa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rounded regains guard immediately.

Dela Rosa stands and steps away. Rounded gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rounded tries to clinch but Dela Rosa moves out of range.

Dela Rosa drives through with a takedown into Rounded's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dela Rosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Dela Rosa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Dela Rosa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rounded, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounded shoots in but Dela Rosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Dela Rosa closes the distance and pushes Rounded back into the cage.

Dela Rosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dela Rosa holds on and takes a little breather.

Dela Rosa has his feet on Rounded's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Dela Rosa gets the takedown into side control.

Dela Rosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dela Rosa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rounded trying to remain calm as Dela Rosa controls from the top position.

Dela Rosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rounded is trying to control Dela Rosa's posture but Dela Rosa avoids it.
Rounded definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dela Rosa landing strikes.
Dela Rosa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dela Rosa grinds an elbow into Rounded's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dela Rosa decides to stand back up.
Dela Rosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dela Rosa darts in and clinches Rounded up against the cage.
Dela Rosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Dela Rosa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rounded clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rounded is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dela Rosa controlling the positon.
Dela Rosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rounded can't escape the position.
Dela Rosa is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rounded up.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
Rounded is breathing heavily.

Rounded 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 Dela Rosa gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela Rosa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rounded.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bato Dela Rosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rounded looks for the body kick but Dela Rosa saw that one coming.
Dela Rosa throws a series of punches but Rounded moves out of range.
Very Rounded is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rounded fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dela Rosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dela Rosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rounded throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dela Rosa escapes and throws Rounded's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rounded is trying to escape the position but Dela Rosa is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dela Rosa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rounded to his feet.

Dela Rosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rounded tries to kick Dela Rosa off in order to stand up. Dela Rosa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dela Rosa controls the position.
Rounded struggling a bit here.
Dela Rosa has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa controlling his opponent.
Rounded takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dela Rosa controlling from the full mount.
Dela Rosa landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa controlling from the full mount.
Rounded taking shots to the head.
Rounded taking shots to the head.
Bato Dela Rosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dela Rosa lands a big elbow.
Dela Rosa controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is continuing to stall.
Rounded tries to hold on but Dela Rosa pushes him away.
Dela Rosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rounded in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Rosa controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bato Dela Rosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Rounded with that takedown attempt.
And Dela Rosa responds with a good body kick, but Rounded manages to step out the way in time.

Dela Rosa gets the takedown into side control.

Dela Rosa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rounded shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dela Rosa counters with a series of strikes. Rounded will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rounded wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rounded. No joy for Dela Rosa on that attempt.

Dela Rosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rounded on his heels. He'll look to pass Rounded's guard now, I'm sure.
Rounded is looking to stand back up but Dela Rosa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rounded.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dela Rosa moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dela Rosa tries for a kimura but Rounded is defending well.
Rounded is trying to get back to half guard.
Very Rounded has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rounded is in a horrible position here. Dela Rosa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Dela Rosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dela Rosa controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Dela Rosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rounded can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dela Rosa landing punches.

Dela Rosa working for a submission but Rounded is keeping him at bay.
Dela Rosa lands a nice shot to the head.
Dela Rosa with good strikes from the mount here!
Dela Rosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dela Rosa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dela Rosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Dela Rosa.
The adventures of Dela Rosa the control monster continue. Boring.
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!
Dela Rosa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bato Dela Rosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dela Rosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bato Dela Rosa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thim Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Zimmerman (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.

Wolf
vs
Zimmerman

196 cm
29
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

197 cm
23
254 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thim Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zimmerman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Thim Wolf has been cut.
Zimmerman connects with a jab.
Zimmerman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zimmerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Zimmerman. Beautiful body shot.

Zimmerman cracks Wolf with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zimmerman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wolf to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wolf to the canvas! Wolf doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zimmerman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Zimmerman!
An out of breath Frankie Zimmerman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.