KAMIKAZE 20: Big Bombs! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Conor Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hillson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hillson's choice of entrance music: Treat u better. Jacob Hillson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Conor Russell
vs
Hillson

190 cm
16
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

224 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Conor Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Hillson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Russell duly obliges.

It looks like Jacob Hillson has been cut.
Russell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hillson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hillson jabs Russell right on the nose. Russell blinks but takes it well.
Hillson lands with a cross.
Hillson tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hillson staying out of range there.
Russell rushes Hillson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Hillson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Russell piles on the pressure and Hillson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Conor Russell!
In defeat, Jacob Hillson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Foughted well but he got me fair and square.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suresho Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Hillson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ukko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Who That Be - Rich Chigga. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Ukko
vs
Hillson

199 cm
21
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

223 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

SHINTO

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Suresho Ukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Hillson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukko scores with a shot to the body.
Ukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Hillson is just out of range.
Ukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hillson counters with a two punch combo.
Ukko throws a combination that misses
and Hillson counters with a two punch combo.
Ukko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hillson checks it well.
Hillson misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillson drops his hands for a split second and Ukko immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Hillson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ukko follows up with a right hand that knocks Hillson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Suresho Ukko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Suresho Ukko made sure he mentioned SHINTO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Bo Hillson had this to say: 'I will train to get better'.

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugimiya Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gero Kretschmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kretschmer has chosen 2Pac - Don't make enemies with me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masato
vs
Kretschmer

168 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

SHINTO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kugimiya Masato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gero Kretschmer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kretschmer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kretschmer.
Kretschmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Kretschmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masato shoots for a takedown but Kretschmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kretschmer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Masato shoots in for a takedown but Kretschmer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugimiya Masato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kretschmer avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kretschmer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Masato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kretschmer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kretschmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kretschmer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masato tries to close the distance and clinch but Kretschmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kretschmer defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masato is defended easily by Kretschmer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kretschmer! But no joy.
Masato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Kugimiya Masato has been cut.
Masato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kretschmer lands a nice looking body shot.
Masato walks into a left hand.
Masato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kretschmer's waist but Kretschmer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masato off to one side.
Kretschmer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kretschmer lands with an overhand left.
Masato moves in looking to clinch but Kretschmer pushes him off.
Masato dives in and grabs Kretschmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kretschmer pushes down on Masato's head and hops out.
Masato fails with a takedown attempt.
Kretschmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masato fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kretschmer connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kretschmer. That snapped Masato's head back.
Masato fails with the takedown
and Kretschmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masato drops his hands momentarily and Kretschmer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masato is defended easily by Kretschmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gero Kretschmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kugimiya Masato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Masato fails with the takedown.
Masato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kretschmer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masato.
Kretschmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Kretschmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kretschmer with a hook.
Kretschmer throws a right and a left that both miss.

Masato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kretschmer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kretschmer wants to get back to his feet but Masato is dominant here and he's now got Kretschmer's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Masato working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Kretschmer right now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kugimiya Masato!
After the big win, Kugimiya Masato made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SHINTO and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Gero Kretschmer spoke after the fight, saying 'I would prefer even to lose with honor than to win by cheating.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Van Meyer
vs
Hiko

225 cm
25
295 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
294 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Fast

Venom Combat Sports
Sully's Bar & Grill

Rome Fight Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jahn Van Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aki Hiko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Meyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hiko counters with a big uppercut that knocks Van Meyer off his feet! Hiko dives into side control looking to finish!
Hiko working the ground and pound from side control.

Van Meyer is rocked!
Hiko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Hiko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hiko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Meyer is letting Hiko control him for a moment.
Van Meyer's coaches at Red House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hiko throws an elbow but Van Meyer slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Hiko stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko scores with punches from side control.
Oh Van Meyer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Hiko! That's hurt Van Meyer! Will he recover? Hiko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titing Tumulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polavic Monira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titing Tumulak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tumulak
vs
Monira

180 cm
28
195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
195 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titing Tumulak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Polavic Monira!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monira trying to control the action but Tumulak is working from the bottom.
Tumulak tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Monira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tumulak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tumulak is looking for a sweep.
Monira lands a nice forearm strike.
Tumulak is looking to regain half guard here but Monira keeps moving and retains side control.
Tumulak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tumulak tries to get out of the position.
Monira scoring with punches from side control.
Tumulak tries to improve position but can't.
Monira landing strikes.
Monira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tumulak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Monira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tumulak sees it coming and defends easily.
Tumulak is pressing down on Monira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tumulak working for a triangle but Monira defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tumulak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monira is in close to Tumulak's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Tumulak is looking for a triangle but Monira pushes his legs off easily.
Monira with a nice head shot there.
Monira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Tumulak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monira is looking to work some ground and pound but Tumulak has wrist control.
Monira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Tumulak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tumulak wants to sweep but no luck.
Monira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monira distracts Tumulak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Tumulak has his foot on Monira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monira works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tumulak swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tumulak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tumulak working for a triangle but Monira defends it easily.
Monira is working Tumulak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Tumulak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tumulak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monira lands a couple of elbows.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Titing Tumulak!
Titing Tumulak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan August Sandels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

August Sandels
vs
Malone

185 cm
27
192 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

184 cm
34
192 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan August Sandels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Malone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malone looking to sit in guard and control but Sandels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sandels preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Malone looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sandels is defending well. Malone quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sandels has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Malone celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sylvester Malone!
After the fight, Sylvester Malone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Schmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Odori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Schmo
vs
Odori

175 cm
28
220 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
235 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Schmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bon Odori!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Odori is just out of range.
Schmo throws a hook but Odori blocks it.
Odori lands a really nice looking cross but Schmo seems unphased.
Odori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Odori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmo.
Odori misses with a body shot.
Odori lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schmo takes a step back to recover.
Schmo misses with a lunging right hand
and Odori counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Odori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Odori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Odori just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmo throws a jab when Odori was well out of range.
Odori moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmo throws a jab when Odori was well out of range.
Schmo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Odori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmo's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmo throws a body punch but Odori moves out of range.
Odori misses with a head kick.
Odori digs a good body shot into Schmo's ribs.
Schmo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schmo throws a body punch but Odori moves out of range.
Odori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schmo misses with a straight left.
Odori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Odori finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schmo is breathing heavily.
Schmo misses with a combination

and Odori counters by moving into the clinch.
Odori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odori lands with a right to the head.
Odori swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Odori.
Odori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmo tries a body shot but Odori blocks it.
Schmo blocking some punches.
Odori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Odori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odori.
Odori swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odori tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odori lands with a light punch inside.
Schmo wants to break free but Odori has control.
Odori pushes Schmo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmo.
Odori scores with a shoulder strike.
Schmo tries a body shot but Odori blocks it.
A short uppercut from Odori.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odori keeps control of Schmo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Odori.
Odori misses with a punch on the inside.
Odori gets through Schmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odori has a couple of punches blocked by Schmo.
Odori scores with a hook to the body.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Odori's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Odori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Joe Schmo's cut is getting worse.
Odori misses with the head strike.
Schmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Odori.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odori.
Odori throws a big uppercut that drops Schmo! More strikes from Odori and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schmo lies dazed against the cage as Odori celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bon Odori!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bon Odori waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Wagdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deep Ocean - Island drumming. Ricky Monroe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Monroe
vs
Wagdy

166 cm
29
143 lbs
15 - 10 - 2

150 cm
27
142 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Monroe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustafa Wagdy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagdy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wagdy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

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

Wagdy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Wagdy.
Monroe postures up and lands a big shot to Wagdy's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wagdy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monroe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wagdy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monroe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Monroe postures up and lands a big shot to Wagdy's brow.
Monroe lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe won't allow Wagdy to sweep him here.

Wagdy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monroe is in close to Wagdy's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Wagdy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monroe lands a couple of digs.
Monroe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Wagdy is rocked!
Monroe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wagdy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Ricky Monroe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.