PRIDE: Exhibition 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Nagahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nagahama
vs
Johansson

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eiji Nagahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nagahama has managed to clinch.
Nagahama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagahama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagahama smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagahama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johansson is looking to slow Nagahama down with leg kicks.

Johansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nagahama flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Johansson 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. Nagahama tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johansson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Johansson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Casanova Davis Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the ring accompanied by Hank 3 - Pills I took. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Miller
vs
Casanova Davis Jr

186 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Brett Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Casanova Davis Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller stuffs the takedown.

Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casanova Davis Jr, pushing him back against the ropes.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Casanova Davis Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Casanova Davis Jr is stalling here.

Casanova Davis Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miller is trying to keep an underhook but Casanova Davis Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miller controls his leg.
Casanova Davis Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller trying to control here.
Casanova Davis Jr is stalling here. Miller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Casanova Davis Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Casanova Davis Jr is avoiding damage well.
Casanova Davis Jr is looking for a sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Casanova Davis Jr shoots and misses

and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Miller drags the fight down to the ground.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Casanova Davis Jr!

Miller get's back to his feet.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Casanova Davis Jr has his takedown stuffed

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brett Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Casanova Davis Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Casanova Davis Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Casanova Davis Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Casanova Davis Jr is trying to get back to full guard.

Miller stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Casanova Davis Jr to get to his feet.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller tries to clinch but Casanova Davis Jr moves out of range.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Casanova Davis Jr circles away.
Casanova Davis Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casanova Davis Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Casanova Davis Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Casanova Davis Jr on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller won't allow Casanova Davis Jr to get back to his feet.

Casanova Davis Jr looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.

Casanova Davis Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Casanova Davis Jr is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Casanova Davis Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Casanova Davis Jr is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Casanova Davis Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Casanova Davis Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miller stops Casanova Davis Jr from standing up.
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Casanova Davis Jr is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casanova Davis Jr is on top in guard.
Casanova Davis Jr trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.

Miller pushes Casanova Davis Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Casanova Davis Jr wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller scoring with strikes but Casanova Davis Jr is staying in there.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller avoids the attempt from Casanova Davis Jr to control.
Miller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Casanova Davis Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miller controlling his opponent.
Casanova Davis Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Miller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Casanova Davis Jr hang on?
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Casanova Davis Jr is looking to escape.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Casanova Davis Jr gets back to half guard.
Casanova Davis Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Casanova Davis Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller controlling the action here.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Casanova Davis Jr defends it.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the action but Casanova Davis Jr is working from the bottom.
Casanova Davis Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Casanova Davis Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Miller pulls guard successfully.
Casanova Davis Jr preventing the sweep.
Miller is controlling Casanova Davis Jr's posture.
Casanova Davis Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Casanova Davis Jr is controlling him.
Casanova Davis Jr wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller throws a right hand that Casanova Davis Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Casanova Davis Jr also avoids with ease.

Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Casanova Davis Jr is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Casanova Davis Jr?

Miller stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Casanova Davis Jr swinging wilding here.
Casanova Davis Jr fails with the takedown

and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Casanova Davis Jr's guard.
Brett Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casanova Davis Jr is breathing heavily.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Casanova Davis Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Casanova Davis Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casanova Davis Jr keeps working.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.

Miller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Casanova Davis Jr to his feet.

Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Miller controlling from side mount.
Casanova Davis Jr wants to control but Miller postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casanova Davis Jr throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
You can see the frustration on Casanova Davis Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller tries to stand but Casanova Davis Jr is controlling his head.
Casanova Davis Jr gets back to half guard.

Miller seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
Casanova Davis Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Casanova Davis Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Casanova Davis Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Casanova Davis Jr trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Casanova Davis Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Casanova Davis Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.

Miller 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.
Miller stays in close to Casanova Davis Jr's body and controls the position.
Miller stops Casanova Davis Jr from standing up.
Miller is looking to stand up but Casanova Davis Jr won't let him.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Casanova Davis Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control but Casanova Davis Jr is working from the bottom.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Casanova Davis Jr's head.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Miller darts in and clinches Casanova Davis Jr up against the ropes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Casanova Davis Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Miller can't get the takedown.

Casanova Davis Jr manages to pull guard.

Miller stands up and waves to Casanova Davis Jr to follow him.

Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Casanova Davis Jr's guard.
Casanova Davis Jr keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Casanova Davis Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
Miller has Casanova Davis Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Casanova Davis Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
Miller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Casanova Davis Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Casanova Davis Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Miller controlling the pace.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Casanova Davis Jr tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Casanova Davis Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Casanova Davis Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Casanova Davis Jr is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Casanova Davis Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller controlling the position well.
Miller punching from the bottom.
Miller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Casanova Davis Jr wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miller is doing well to control the position and prevent Casanova Davis Jr from advancing to side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Casanova Davis Jr avoids the head kick by Miller.
Casanova Davis Jr throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller misses the jab.
Casanova Davis Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Casanova Davis Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brett Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Casanova Davis Jr.

Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Casanova Davis Jr fails to pull guard.

Casanova Davis Jr pulls Miller into guard.
Miller postures up.

Casanova Davis Jr looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casanova Davis Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Brett Miller!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Brett Miller!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Brett Miller!

Brett Miller wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JP Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nor Gajid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alcano
vs
Gajid

178 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JP Alcano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nor Gajid!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajid has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alcano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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

Alcano is looking for a triangle but Gajid pushes his legs off easily.

Gajid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alcano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alcano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alcano!

Alcano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gajid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gajid tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Alcano stands up.
Alcano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
JP Alcano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nor Gajid.
Alcano looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.

Alcano gets caught flat footed, as Gajid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Gajid drops back looking for a leg! Alcano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcano manages to kick Gajid off! Gajid jumps back into Alcano's guard.
Gajid looks gassed!
Alcano keeping full guard, as Gajid tries to pass.
Gajid advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Alcano actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gajid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gajid's back!

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

Alcano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gajid rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Alcano is trying to work for a kimura but Gajid is defending well.
Gajid regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alcano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Alcano 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.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alcano pushes down on Gajid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Gajid is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alcano pulls his head out easily.
Alcano works his way into full mount!
Gajid tries to reverse the position but Alcano maintains control.
Alcano moves to the back position.
Alcano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Alcano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gajid defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alcano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gajid tries to escape the position.

Gajid defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alcano's arms.

Gajid is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gajid rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Gajid looking for submissions off his back.

Alcano 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.
Gajid tries to get to full guard but Alcano has control of the leg.
Gajid is not content to let Alcano control the position.

Alcano decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gajid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alcano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gajid with a poor takedown
and Alcano counters with a two punch combo.
Alcano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gajid.
Gajid misses with a takedown
and Alcano counters with a straight right hand.
Gajid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alcano.
Nor Gajid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gajid misses with a takedown
and Alcano counters with a head kick.
Gajid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alcano counters with a head kick. That will keep Gajid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alcano misses with a few strikes there.
Gajid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gajid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Alcano counters with a takedown into side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

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

Alcano is working to tighten is grip on Gajid's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gajid has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alcano is really squeezing tight and eventually Gajid passes out! Alcano breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). JP Alcano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Pajumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaz Kayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pajumaki comes to the ring accompanied by Rage Against the Machine - Bombtrack. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pajumaki
vs
Kayashi

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarmo Pajumaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yaz Kayashi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pajumaki 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.
Pajumaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Pajumaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pajumaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kayashi's guard.
Pajumaki stopping the sweep attempt from Kayashi.
Kayashi being controlled here, momentarily.

Kayashi has an active guard here but Pajumaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Pajumaki wants to control but Kayashi is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pajumaki connects with a nice short shot to Kayashi's temple.

Pajumaki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Pajumaki feints and as Kayashi raises his hands in defense, Pajumaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajumaki won't allow Kayashi to sweep him here.
Pajumaki works over Kayashi with some ground and pound from guard.

Kayashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pajumaki has passed into half guard!
Pajumaki is nestled in close to Kayashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kayashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Pajumaki is breathing heavily.
Pajumaki is nestled in close to Kayashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.

Pajumaki stands up out of the half guard.
Pajumaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Kayashi.
An inside leg kick lands from Kayashi.

Pajumaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.

Kayashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pajumaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pajumaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kayashi is looking for a triangle but Pajumaki pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kayashi looking for a guillotine here but Pajumaki defends easily.

Kayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kayashi is looking for a triangle but Pajumaki pushes his legs off easily.

Kayashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pajumaki wants to control from the top but Kayashi keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kayashi working for submissions but it's allowed Pajumaki to get to half guard.

Kayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Kayashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Pajumaki lands strikes from half guard.
Pajumaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Pajumaki wants to pass the guard but Kayashi is defending well.
Pajumaki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kayashi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pajumaki drops an elbow to the side of Kayashi's head.

Kayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Pajumaki wants to stand up but Kayashi has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Pajumaki closes the distance and clinches.
Kayashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Pajumaki gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Pajumaki escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kayashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Pajumaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pajumaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pajumaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pajumaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kayashi is retaining full guard.

Kayashi keeping busy on the bottom but Pajumaki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kayashi is looking to improve his position.
Pajumaki is pressing down on Kayashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kayashi is holding on for now.
Kayashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pajumaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pajumaki lands a nice short elbow.
Pajumaki lands strikes from half guard.
Pajumaki is tying to control. Kayashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pajumaki works over Kayashi with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Kayashi keeping busy on the bottom but Pajumaki has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pajumaki drops an elbow to the side of Kayashi's head.
Pajumaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pajumaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pajumaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pajumaki in particular looking to stall.
Kayashi wants to improve his position but Pajumaki is controlling well.
Pajumaki slips a nice elbow through Kayashi's hands, connecting with Kayashi's forehead.
Kayashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kayashi.
Pajumaki distracts Kayashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

Kayashi is looking for a triangle but Pajumaki pushes his legs off easily.
Kayashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Pajumaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kayashi is trying to get back to full guard.

Kayashi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pajumaki pulls his head out easily.
Pajumaki prevents Kayashi from improving his position.
Pajumaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kayashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pajumaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pajumaki trying to control but Kayashi is working from the bottom.
Pajumaki throws a big right hand that misses.

Kayashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pajumaki preventing the sweep.
Pajumaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kayashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kayashi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pajumaki!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pajumaki is working to get back to half guard.

Kayashi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pajumaki is on top in guard.

Kayashi looking for a triangle here. Pajumaki is fighting it but it looks tight! Kayashi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pajumaki is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yaz Kayashi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tricta Phan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinwi Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. X Gon Give It To Ya kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Phan
vs
Bolo

191 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tricta Phan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinwi Bolo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phan has a takedown stuffed.
Phan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolo misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Bolo. No joy for Phan on that attempt.

Bolo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolo crunches a lovely knee into Phan's ribcage.
Bolo lands a body shot.
Bolo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Phan is rocked!

It looks like Tricta Phan has been cut.
Bolo landing knees to the body.
Oh Phan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolo connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Phan badly! Phan tumbles to the floor and Bolo stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinwi Bolo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Fredin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fredin
vs
Takada

185 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Nice elbows
Solid chin

Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Fredin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nintendo Takada!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredin stuffs the takedown attempt from Takada. Takada gets slowly back to his feet.
Nintendo Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fredin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fredin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takada tries to get to full guard but Fredin has control of the leg.
Fredin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fredin prevents Takada from getting the reversal.

Fredin working for a guillotine from mount but Takada is in no mood to give up.
Takada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Fredin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fredin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takada is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada is looking to get to half guard.
Fredin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takada is looking to escape.
Takada is looking to get to half guard.
Fredin mounts Takada! Really nice guard pass there!
Takada regains half guard.
Takada regains full guard. Nicely done.

Takada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fredin wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredin is looking to work some ground and pound but Takada has wrist control.
Fredin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fredin is breathing heavily.

Takada looking for a guillotine here but Fredin defends easily.
Fredin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fredin won't allow Takada to sweep him here.

Fredin drops back looking for a leg! Takada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takada manages to kick Fredin off! Fredin jumps back into Takada's guard.
Fredin controlling from the top position.
Takada looking for a sweep. Not yet Takada, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Takada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fredin!
Fredin can't escape the position.

Takada is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Takada extends the arm and Fredin is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nintendo Takada!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Midgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janu Haperenu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Janu Haperenu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Midgard
vs
Haperenu

186 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magne Midgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janu Haperenu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haperenu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Midgard throws a head kick but Haperenu moves out of range.

Haperenu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Midgard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Haperenu stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Midgard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Midgard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Midgard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haperenu as he jumps to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Midgard checks a leg kick.

Haperenu scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midgard working to try and regain half guard.

Haperenu get's back to his feet.
Midgard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Haperenu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Haperenu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haperenu looking to control but Midgard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haperenu working for a guillotine from mount but Midgard is in no mood to give up.
Haperenu looks gassed!
Midgard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haperenu tries to control but Midgard wriggling away.
Midgard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Midgard wants to control but Haperenu is keeping busy.
Haperenu is stalling here. Midgard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Haperenu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Midgard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

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.

Midgard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Midgard throws a head kick but Haperenu moves out of range.
Haperenu blocks a head kick by Midgard.
Midgard throws a leg kick which misses Haperenu's front leg but catches the back leg as Haperenu tries to avoid it.
Haperenu throws a sloppy body shot
and Midgard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haperenu's knee momentarily.
Midgard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Midgard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Midgard scores with a spinning back kick!
Haperenu looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick from Midgard lands but Haperenu takes it in his stride.
Midgard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haperenu's head.
Haperenu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Midgard is fending him off so far but Haperenu persists. Nope, Midgard circles away and we're back to standing.

Midgard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Haperenu!
Haperenu tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgard with good strikes from the mount here!

Midgard goes for an armbar but Haperenu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Haperenu.
Haperenu looking to pass the guard.
Haperenu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haperenu forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu wants to control but Midgard is keeping him busy.
Haperenu working the head and body with strikes.
Haperenu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Midgard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Midgard is in trouble now - Haperenu has advanced to mount!

Haperenu gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Midgard tries a head kick but it misses.
Midgard throws a leg kick

and Haperenu counters with a shoot takedown. Midgard fights it but they end up in guard.
Haperenu wants to control from the top but Midgard keeps moving.
Haperenu passes Midgard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Haperenu is working for a kimura but Midgard is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midgard is looking to control Haperenu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Midgard avoid being mounted?

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Midgard gets full guard.
Haperenu thows a big elbow that misses.
Midgard is looking to stand up but Haperenu isn't so interested in that idea.
Haperenu looking to sit in guard and control but Midgard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Haperenu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's six 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.
Midgard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Haperenu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haperenu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Midgard is one step ahead there.
Midgard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haperenu is proving hard to escape from.
Haperenu keeping moving, preventing Midgard from controlling successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Midgard gets to his feet - Haperenu follows without any prompting.
Midgard tries to clinch but Haperenu moves out of range.
Haperenu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Janu Haperenu has been cut.
Haperenu closes the distance and clinches up with Midgard, looking for a takedown. Haperenu pushes Midgard against the ropes but Midgard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magne Midgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janu Haperenu.

Midgard drives through and clinches with Haperenu against the ropes.
Midgard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Midgard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Midgard is looking to clinch but Haperenu is avoiding it.
Midgard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Midgard scores with a jab.
Magne Midgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Haperenu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Midgard is now in Haperenu's guard. A big mistake from Haperenu there, giving up the dominant position!
Midgard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haperenu is on top in guard.
Haperenu pushing down on Midgard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice 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.
Haperenu winds up and cracks Midgard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Haperenu decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Midgard misses with a looping right.
Midgard checks a leg kick.
Haperenu is looking to slow Midgard down with leg kicks.
Midgard stuffs the takedown attempt from Haperenu. Haperenu gets slowly back to his feet.

Midgard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haperenu, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Midgard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haperenu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haperenu misses with an uppercut.
Midgard throws a sloppy head kick
and Haperenu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Midgard thuds his shin into the meat of Haperenu's side.
Midgard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haperenu takes a kick to the side of the head.

Haperenu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Haperenu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Haperenu.

It looks like Magne Midgard has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Haperenu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Midgard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Midgard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Midgard tries to control but Haperenu manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Janu Haperenu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Midgard as Haperenu shoots in.
Midgard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haperenu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haperenu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magne Midgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janu Haperenu.
Midgard misses with a head kick.
Midgard throws out a powerful jab.
Midgard throws a head kick but Haperenu moves out of range.
Midgard throws a head kick that Haperenu semi-blocks.
Midgard misses with a series of wild punches.
Haperenu shoots in but no luck this time.
Midgard throws a leg kick which misses Haperenu's front leg but catches the back leg as Haperenu tries to avoid it.
Midgard works the jab nicely.
Magne Midgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Midgard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Midgard lands with a kick to the temple. Haperenu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Haperenu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Haperenu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Midgard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haperenu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haperenu prevents Midgard from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haperenu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haperenu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haperenu passes into half guard.
Haperenu stalling.
Haperenu thows a huge punch but Midgard dodges it nicely.

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.
Midgard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Midgard.

Haperenu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Midgard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Midgard has escaped and now he's on top!

Midgard stands up from Haperenu's guard - Midgard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Midgard stuffs the takedown attempt from Haperenu. Haperenu gets slowly back to his feet.
Haperenu misses with a takedown attempt - Midgard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Midgard connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu throws a solid leg kick but Midgard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haperenu.
Midgard scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Haperenu as Midgard shoots in.
Midgard scores with a leg kick.
Haperenu has a takedown stuffed.
Haperenu misses with a low kick.
Haperenu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Haperenu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Midgard throws a head kick that half lands.
Midgard tries to clinch there but Haperenu circles away.
Midgard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Midgard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haperenu doesn't seem phased though.
Midgard lands a jab-cross combination.
Midgard connects with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Midgard, as that shot connected.
Midgard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Midgard punishes Haperenu's body with a nice straight punch.
Midgard lands with a kick to the temple. Haperenu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Midgard cracks the inside of Haperenu's front leg.
Midgard lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midgard throws a sloppy head kick and Haperenu moves out of range easily.
Haperenu circles away from the clinch attempt

and Haperenu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Midgard's guard now.
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!
Haperenu trying to control but Midgard is working from the bottom.
Haperenu tries to free his leg and advance position but Midgard is retaining full guard.
Haperenu passes Midgard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haperenu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Midgard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haperenu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haperenu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Midgard is looking to escape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu wants to control but instead Midgard manages to regain half guard.
Haperenu trying to control the action but Midgard is working from the bottom.

Haperenu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Midgard defends it well.
Haperenu stops Midgard from getting back to his feet.
Midgard gets back to full guard.
Midgard lands with a heel strike from the guard.

That's six 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.
Midgard working a defensive guard here.
Haperenuis looking to pass into half guard but Midgard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Midgard is in guard.
Midgard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haperenu's guard.
Haperenu pulls Midgard in close to prevent any damage.
Haperenu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Midgard is one step ahead there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Midgard wants to stand and escape but instead Haperenu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Haperenu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Midgard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Janu Haperenu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haperenu keeping moving, preventing Midgard from controlling successfully.

Haperenu has an active guard here but Midgard has managed to pass into half guard.

That's eight 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.
Haperenu moves into full guard.
Midgard stopping the sweep attempt from Haperenu.
Midgard wants to stand but Haperenu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Midgard chips away with some ground and pound.

Midgard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haperenu, up you get!
Midgard throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Midgard but Midgard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haperenu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Midgard can pounce on him.
Haperenu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Midgard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Haperenu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Haperenu decides to stand back up. Haperenu steps back and let's Midgard get back to his feet.
Magne Midgard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Midgard tries a head kick but it misses.
Midgard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Midgard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Midgard throws a sloppy head kick and Haperenu moves out of range easily.
Haperenu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Midgard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Haperenu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Midgard misses with a head kick.

Midgard moves into the clinch.
Haperenu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Midgard just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Midgard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haperenu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Midgard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haperenu's face.
Midgard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haperenu can't break the clinch.
Midgard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haperenu is keeping busy.
Knees to the body from Midgard.
Haperenu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magne Midgard showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Magne Midgard!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Magne Midgard!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Magne Midgard!

Magne Midgard wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoo Dung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hoo Dung has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dung
vs
Buckner

178 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hoo Dung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devin Buckner!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dung is looking to clinch.
Buckner is looking to clinch.
Buckner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buckner wants to clinch but Dung slips to the side
and Dung counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Buckner is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hoo Dung!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spud McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jomar Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Requina has chosen One by Metallica as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McKenzie
vs
Requina

160 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Blaze Ronin Street Gear

Blaze Ronin Street Gear
Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spud McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jomar Requina!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie connects with the punch.
Requina shoots in and drives through. McKenzie sprawls well.
Requina keeps the fight on the outside.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Requina moves out of range.
McKenzie with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Requina to counter with a crisp jab.
Spud McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Requina counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenzie closes the distance but Requina moves to the side
and Requina counters with an inside leg kick.
McKenzie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Requina counters with a left and a right that stings McKenzie.
McKenzie darts in trying to clinch
and Requina counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie with a poor takedown
and Requina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Requina throws a right hand that McKenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that McKenzie also avoids with ease.
McKenzie has his takedown stuffed
and Requina counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spud McKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenzie misses with a double jab.
Requina throws a series of punches but McKenzie moves out of range.
Requina moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McKenzie with a hook.
A left and a right from Requina both land. Nice combination.
Requina cracks the inside of McKenzie's front leg.
Requina tries for a takedown but McKenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Requina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McKenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Requina counters with a low kick, right behind McKenzie 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries for a takedown but Requina circles away easily
and Requina counters with a solid body kick.
A punch lands to the side of McKenzie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Requina.
McKenzie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Requina counters with a thumping low kick.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
McKenzie tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Requina counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McKenzie!
McKenzie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKenzie throwing hammer fists to the chest of Requina. What's that going to do exactly?

Requina stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt
and Requina counters with a low kick, right behind McKenzie 's knee.
McKenzie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Requina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina scores with a leg kick.
Requina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Requina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKenzie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Requina counters with a nice leg kick.
McKenzie has his takedown stuffed

and Requina counters with a takedown into side control.
McKenzie gets back to half guard.
McKenzie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Requina trying to stand up but can't free himself from McKenzie's guard.
McKenzie has his hands on Requina's head, controlling the position.
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.
Requina preventing the sweep.

McKenzie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Requina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina trying to stand up but can't free himself from McKenzie's guard.

Requina is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McKenzie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McKenzie has escaped and now he's on top!
McKenzie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

McKenzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Requina is looking to stand up but McKenzie isn't so interested in that idea.

Requina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKenzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McKenzie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McKenzie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie scoring with punches to the head and body.

Requina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McKenzie trying to control but Requina is working from the bottom.
Requina thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Requina is looking for a triangle but McKenzie pushes his legs off easily.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenzie misses with a takedown
and Requina counters with a nice uppercut.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt
and Requina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Requina cracks the inside of McKenzie's front leg.
McKenzie dodges the punch combination from Requina.
A combination from Requina does no damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKenzie throws a leg kick that is checked

and Requina counters with a shoot takedown. McKenzie fights it but they end up in guard.
McKenzie working a defensive guard here.

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

Requina decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McKenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Requina counters with a one-two to the body.
McKenzie has his takedown stuffed
and Requina counters with a body kick that stops McKenzie in his tracks momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Requina.
McKenzie has his takedown stuffed
and Requina counters with a nice low kick that buckles McKenzie's knee momentarily.
McKenzie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Requina counters with a three punch combo that has McKenzie backing up. McKenzie nods at Requina to acknowledge the strikes.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Requina wants to stand but McKenzie is controlling his posture from full guard.
McKenzie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Requina is trying to stand back up but McKenzie is controlling him
McKenzie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

McKenzie seems to be working for a kimura but Requina defends the submission attempt.
McKenzie trying to pass the guard but Requina defending well.

Requina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKenzie passes to side control.

McKenzie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKenzie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Requina is trying to buck McKenzie off.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie works to advance to full mount. Requina defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

McKenzie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Requina has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Requina can't escape the position.

McKenzie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Requina can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McKenzie tries to control but Requina wriggling away.

McKenzie is working for a guillotine from mount but Requina frees his head quite easily.
Requina is looking to improve his position but McKenzie isn't that keen on the idea.
McKenzie blocks Requina's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Requina slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Requina is trying to stand up here but McKenzie is controlling him well.
Requina wants to improve his position but McKenzie is controlling well.

Requina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Requina is trying to get back to full guard.
McKenzie slows the pace down in half guard.
Requina is trying to stand up here but McKenzie is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Requina counters with a two punch combo.
McKenzie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Requina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jomar Requina dominated that round.
That's time! McKenzie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McKenzie with a poor takedown

and Requina counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McKenzie's guard now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Requina stands and steps away. McKenzie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McKenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Requina counters with a three punch combo that has McKenzie backing up. McKenzie nods at Requina to acknowledge the strikes.
McKenzie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Requina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spud McKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Requina.
McKenzie darts in trying to clinch

and Requina counters with a shoot takedown. McKenzie fights it but they end up in guard.

Requina gets to his feet - McKenzie follows without any prompting.
McKenzie has his takedown stuffed
and Requina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McKenzie tries for a takedown but Requina circles away easily
and Requina counters with a leg kick.
Requina is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie with a poor takedown
and Requina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie has his takedown stuffed

and Requina counters with a takedown into side control.
Requina tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Requina working away.
McKenzie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McKenzie gets back to full guard.
McKenzie wants to sweep here but Requina controlling him for the moment.
McKenzie has a closed guard, preventing Requina from standing up.
McKenzie wants to sweep but no luck.
Jomar Requina has got the better of the ground game so far.

Requina gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Requina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Requina.
McKenzie closes the distance but Requina moves to the side

and Requina counters with a single leg into guard. McKenzie didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina looking to pass the guard.
Requina advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requina trying to pass the guard but McKenzie defending well.
Requina lands strikes from half guard.

Requina is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Requina is looking to advance position but McKenzie won't allow it.
McKenzie is trying to maintain the position but Requina is very close to passing his half guard.
McKenzie moves into full guard.

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

McKenzie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKenzie wants to stand up but Requina is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Requina preventing the sweep.

McKenzie working for a triangle but Requina defends it easily.
McKenzie keeping full guard, as Requina tries to pass.
Requina trying to stand up but can't free himself from McKenzie's guard.
Requina won't allow McKenzie to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Requina.
McKenzie has his takedown stuffed

and Requina counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Requina wanted to stand there but McKenzie had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McKenzie wriggles free and stands up.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt
and Requina counters with a thumping low kick.
McKenzie tries for a takedown but Requina circles away easily

and Requina counters with a shoot takedown. McKenzie fights it but they end up in guard.
Requina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKenzie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKenzie looking to control.
McKenzie keeping full guard, as Requina tries to pass.
Requina won't allow McKenzie to sweep him here.
McKenzie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Requina manages to get himself to full guard.

Requina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Requina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKenzie trying to control but Requina is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

McKenzie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Requina moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Requina counters with a single leg into guard. McKenzie didn't expect that.
Requina has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McKenzie is proving hard to escape from.

McKenzie has his feet on Requina's thighs here. He's pushed Requina off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Requina screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spud McKenzie!