MMA Tycoon Game
Help!

KAMIKAZE 35: Gold Chain PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chairman Mao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mchale Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



178 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
185 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent


-


-


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chairman Mao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mchale Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mao misses with a leg kick

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

Mao has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mao is trying to keep Garcia in close.

Mao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Garcia gets to his feet - Mao follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia has Mao up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from Mao.
Mao blocks an uppercut.
Garcia effectively controlling the action here.
Mao throws an elbow that misses.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Mao lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Mchale Garcia has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mao lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Mao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mao crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.

Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mao tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.

Garcia pushes Mao up against the cage in a clinch.

Mao gets control of Garcia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Garcia stacks Mao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Garcia!
Mao gets back to half guard.
Mao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mao wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia tries to escape but Mao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mao's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mao is trying to stick to Garcia's back but Garcia is turning into Mao. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mao's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Garcia.

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

Mao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Garcia stacks Mao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Garcia!
Mao regains half guard.

Mao looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chairman Mao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mchale Garcia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mao counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia with the counter takedown but Mao avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mao.

Mao closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Mao.
Mao tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Mao pushes off an throws an elbow but Garcia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.
Mao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mao connects with a body shot.
Mao throws a front kick that sends Garcia stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Mao connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia in his tracks.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chairman Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mao tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mao thows a body kick. Garcia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mao scores with a nice body kick.
Mao tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Mao.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Mao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mao, right into the meat.
Mao fails in his attempt to clinch.

Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mao to the mat! Mao manages to get full guard.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.

Mao pushes a forearm under Garcia's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Garcia is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chairman Mao!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
51%

 

Undercard bout

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



190 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 6 - 0
192 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed


-


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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Aleksanyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ManOfThe PinkHole!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from PinkHole. Those never looked like landing.
Aleksanyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but PinkHole sprawls and moves away.
Aleksanyan misses with a combination
letting PinkHole counter with a right hand.
No joy there for PinkHole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aleksanyan slips a jab and a cross from PinkHole.
PinkHole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aleksanyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling PinkHole to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from PinkHole. Those never looked like landing.
Aleksanyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
PinkHole throws a right and a left that Aleksanyan avoids nicely.
PinkHole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aleksanyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but PinkHole sprawls and moves away.
PinkHole scores with a one two! Aleksanyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleksanyan dodges the punch combination from PinkHole.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PinkHole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aleksanyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from PinkHole.
Aleksanyan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aleksanyan moves forwards but PinkHole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aleksanyan goes for a double leg but PinkHole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as PinkHole continues to drive forward.
PinkHole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aleksanyan fails with the takedown
and PinkHole counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PinkHole throws a nice looking combination but Aleksanyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aleksanyan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - PinkHole scores with a four punch combination!
Aleksanyan closes this distance looking for a takedown but PinkHole circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PinkHole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aleksanyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ManOfThe PinkHole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and PinkHole counters with a straight right hand.
PinkHole throws a series of punches but Aleksanyan moves out of range.
PinkHole cracks Aleksanyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
PinkHole lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from PinkHole.
Aleksanyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
PinkHole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aleksanyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aleksanyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aleksanyan misses with a double jab.
Aleksanyan throws a nice looking combination but PinkHole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
PinkHole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
ManOfThe PinkHole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aleksanyan with a poor takedown
and PinkHole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
PinkHole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksanyan fails with the takedown.
Aleksanyan is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PinkHole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aleksanyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aleksanyan tries to counter with a takedown but PinkHole is quick to defend against it.
PinkHole lands a nice shot to the body.
Aleksanyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from PinkHole.
Aleksanyan attempts a counter takedown but PinkHole avoids it well and moves away.
PinkHole connects with a right hand. Aleksanyan shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PinkHole lands with a nice combination. Aleksanyan backs away looking to recover.
PinkHole works over Aleksanyan's head and body with a nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from PinkHole.
PinkHole misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ManOfThe PinkHole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


PinkHole tries to bum rush Aleksanyan with a series of wild strikes but Aleksanyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aleksanyan attempts a counter takedown but PinkHole avoids it well and moves away.
Aleksanyan dives in for a single leg takedown but PinkHole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from PinkHole.
PinkHole stuns Aleksanyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
PinkHole scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aleksanyan or perhaps it was just good defense by PinkHole, which made it look bad.
ManOfThe PinkHole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aleksanyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from PinkHole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PinkHole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan dodges the punch combination from PinkHole.
PinkHole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aleksanyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
PinkHole swinging wildly here.
PinkHole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice takedown defense from PinkHole. No joy for Aleksanyan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PinkHole misses with a few strikes there.
Aleksanyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but PinkHole circles away quickly and effectively.
Aleksanyan misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan slips a jab and a cross from PinkHole.
Aleksanyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
PinkHole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aleksanyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aleksanyan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aleksanyan looks for a takedown but PinkHole sprawls well.
PinkHole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
PinkHole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Aleksanyan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
PinkHole fails to land with a series of punches.
PinkHole lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aleksanyan backs up against the cage.
PinkHole misses with a few strikes there.
Aleksanyan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
PinkHole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PinkHole works Aleksanyan's body with a nice hook.
Aleksanyan shoots and misses
and PinkHole counters with a series of strikes. Aleksanyan will be more careful next time no doubt.
PinkHole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aleksanyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
PinkHole cracks Aleksanyan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aleksanyan. PinkHole does a little dance to reset his feet.
PinkHole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PinkHole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aleksanyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and PinkHole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aleksanyan scrambles back to his feet.
Aleksanyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from PinkHole.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aleksanyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? PinkHole is fending him off so far but Aleksanyan persists. Nope, PinkHole circles away and we're back to standing.
PinkHole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksanyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but PinkHole sprawls and moves away.
PinkHole stalks Aleksanyan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aleksanyan's face. Aleksanyan staggers backwards, shaken.
PinkHole lands with an overhand left.
Aleksanyan misses with a body shot.
PinkHole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aleksanyan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
PinkHole throws a series of punches but Aleksanyan moves out of range.
Aleksanyan tries to counter with a takedown but PinkHole is quick to defend against it.
PinkHole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
PinkHole is breathing heavily.
PinkHole throws a right and a left that Aleksanyan avoids nicely.
No luck for Aleksanyan with that takedown attempt.
PinkHole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ManOfThe PinkHole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Aleksanyan shoots in for a double leg but PinkHole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
PinkHole tries to bum rush Aleksanyan with a series of wild strikes but Aleksanyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aleksanyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from PinkHole.
PinkHole throws a series of punches but Aleksanyan avoids them all with ease.
PinkHole looks to land a combination but Aleksanyan avoids it well.
PinkHole throws a series of punches but Aleksanyan avoids them all with ease.
Aleksanyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PinkHole scores with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aleksanyan.
PinkHole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from PinkHole misses.
Aleksanyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but PinkHole sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as PinkHole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aleksanyan doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from PinkHole does no damage.
PinkHole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aleksanyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
PinkHole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aleksanyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
PinkHole looks to land a combination but Aleksanyan avoids it well.
Aleksanyan with a poor takedown
and PinkHole counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PinkHole connects with a body shot that sends Aleksanyan's belly button to the back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aleksanyan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown attempt - PinkHole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
PinkHole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PinkHole lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PinkHole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksanyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PinkHole tries to avoid it but Aleksanyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PinkHole to the ground. PinkHole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
PinkHole throws a right and a left that both miss.
PinkHole misses with a two punch combination.
Aleksanyan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for PinkHole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aleksanyan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
PinkHole misses with a series of wild punches.
ManOfThe PinkHole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PinkHole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aleksanyan fails to land the takedown.
Aleksanyan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but PinkHole defends well and Aleksanyan ends up having to push PinkHole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
PinkHole swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from PinkHole misses.
Artur Aleksanyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PinkHole throws a series of punches but Aleksanyan moves out of range.
Aleksanyan fails with the takedown
and PinkHole counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. PinkHole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
PinkHole works Aleksanyan's body with a nice hook.
PinkHole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
PinkHole lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aleksanyan.
A nice side step and PinkHole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PinkHole lands a two punch combo.
Aleksanyan closes the distance and clinches up with PinkHole, looking for a takedown. Aleksanyan pushes PinkHole against the cage but PinkHole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artur Aleksanyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from PinkHole misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ManOfThe PinkHole!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, ManOfThe PinkHole made sure he mentioned SHINTO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
64%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suresho Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thim Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ukko comes to the cage accompanied by Who That Be - Rich Chigga. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



199 cm
21
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
196 cm
30
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed


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 3 - 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thim Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ukko thuds a left hand into Wolf's body.
A combination from Ukko does no damage.
Suresho Ukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf tries to clinch there but Ukko circles away.
Ukko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolf tries to clinch but Ukko moves away
and Ukko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukko throws a body shot but no joy.

Oooooh!!! Ukko has knocked Wolf down with a huge combo! Ukko steps away and waves a wobbly Wolf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf tries to clinch but Ukko is having none of it.

Ukko drops Wolf with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wolf looks back up at him and smiles so Ukko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Wolf is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ukko lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Wolf out cold! Wolf is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Suresho Ukko!
After the big win, Suresho Ukko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SHINTO and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
94%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Carpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linas Stasiukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!



170 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
170 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Carpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Linas Stasiukas!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stasiukas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stasiukas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carpe tries to avoid it but Stasiukas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carpe to the ground. Carpe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carpe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stasiukas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Carpe drives through and clinches with Stasiukas against the cage.
Stasiukas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stasiukas prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stasiukas throws a head punch that misses.
Carpe has Stasiukas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stasiukas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Carpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasiukas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carpe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stasiukas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpe is breathing heavily.

Carpe gets control of Stasiukas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carpe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stasiukas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carpe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stasiukas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stasiukas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carpe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stasiukas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stasiukas wants to clinch.
Stasiukas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stasiukas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carpe's knee momentarily.
Stasiukas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carpe avoids it really well and circles away.
Carpe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasiukas wants to control but Carpe postures up.
Stasiukas is looking for a sweep.
Stasiukas is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Stasiukas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carpe wants to control but Stasiukas is keeping him busy.
Stasiukas parries the strikes from Carpe easily there. Carpe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stasiukas to escape.
Carpe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stasiukas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stasiukas wants to control but Carpe postures up.

That's four 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.
Stasiukas is trying to get back to half guard.
Stasiukas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carpe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stasiukas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carpe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Carpe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

It looks like Linas Stasiukas has been cut.
Stasiukas struggling a bit here.
Stasiukas tries to buck Carpe off but Carpe is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stasiukas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carpe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stasiukas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Carpe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Linas Stasiukas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!


Carpe scores with a head kick. Stasiukas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stasiukas is defended easily by Carpe.
Stasiukas with a poor takedown
and Carpe counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stasiukas is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Carpe!
Justin Carpe very nearly forgot to thank SHINTO amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
23%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Gromadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gromadowski comes into the arena with Południowy Szaman blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!



180 cm
25
178 lbs
6 - 6 - 0
180 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed


-


-


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krystian Gromadowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olaf Archer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromadowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gromadowski shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Archer misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Archer tries to get set, Gromadowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Archer manages to avoid the attempt.
Gromadowski shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gromadowski shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Gromadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gromadowski.
Gromadowski tries to counter with a takedown but Archer is quick to defend against it.
Archer connects with a body shot.
Krystian Gromadowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gromadowski shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gromadowski is breathing heavily.
Archer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Gromadowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Gromadowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.

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

Gromadowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Gromadowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Archer, who protects the arm well.
Gromadowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Archer can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Gromadowski tries for a kimura but Archer is defending well.

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

Gromadowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Archer is defending well.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gromadowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gromadowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Archer, who protects the arm well.

Gromadowski tries for a kimura but Archer is defending well.

Gromadowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Archer, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

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

Gromadowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Archer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Archer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gromadowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gromadowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control but Gromadowski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olaf Archer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Archer moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Krystian Gromadowski has been cut.
Gromadowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Archer misses the jab.
Archer scores with a nice strike.
Archer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gromadowski. Gromadowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Gromadowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Archer defends well and Gromadowski ends up having to push Archer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Gromadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gromadowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Archer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olaf Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gromadowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Gromadowski walks straight into a right hand from Archer - that's dropped him! Archer jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gromadowski from any more punishment! Gromadowski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Olaf Archer!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
32%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugimiya Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Benneson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!



168 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
175 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined


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 3 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Benneson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benneson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benneson tries to clinch up but Masato circles away and keeps his distance.

Benneson clinches up with Masato and pushes him back against the cage.

Masato manages to break the clinch.

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

Masato gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benneson regains guard.
Masato content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato postures up.
Masato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masato's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masato duly obliges.

Masato moves into the clinch.
Benneson tries to pull guard but Masato holds him up against the cage and eventually Benneson drops back down to his feet.
Masato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Benneson breaks from the clinch.
Benneson throws a combination that misses
and Masato counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masato looking to score a takedown here. Benneson is defending well but Masato drives through and ends up in Benneson's guard.
Benneson has Masato pulled in close to control his posture.

Benneson has his foot on Masato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masato works his way back into a safe position though.
Masato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benneson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Further stalling from Masato.

Benneson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masato is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benneson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Masato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benneson won't be happy with that.
Benneson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Masato content just to control the position here.
Masato tries to control but Benneson wriggling away.
Masato controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benneson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Masato has control of Benneson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Benneson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Masato is working for a guillotine from mount but Benneson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Benneson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Masato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Masato looking to pass the guard.
Masato wants to control from the top but Benneson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benneson trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Masato's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benneson keeping moving, preventing Masato from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benneson trying to keep a closed guard but Masato is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Masato looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benneson!
Benneson tries to improve position but can't.
Masato trying to control the position but Benneson is working away.
Kugimiya Masato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masato advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato content just to control the position here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Masato is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masato looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Masato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benneson can do to turn this around?
Benneson is looking to get to half guard.
Masato looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four 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.
Masato wants to control the pace but Benneson is squirming around nicely.

Masato quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Masato but it's paid off an Benneson is forced to tap! Nice work by Masato.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kugimiya Masato!
Kugimiya Masato made sure to mention his sponsor, SHINTO in his post fight interview.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
35%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Idriss Akinfenwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akinfenwa comes to the cage accompanied by Rim'k - Monster. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



170 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0
165 cm
25
169 lbs
7 - 12 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin


-


-


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Idriss Akinfenwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena throws a combination. Akinfenwa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akinfenwa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grena defends it nicely.
Akinfenwa has a takedown stuffed.
Akinfenwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Akinfenwa tries to sprawl but Grena drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena working the head and body with strikes.
Akinfenwa trying to control from the bottom.

Akinfenwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena is trying to control. Akinfenwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akinfenwa moves into full guard.
Grena trying to control but Akinfenwa is working from the bottom.
Grena postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grena looking to pass the guard.

Grena avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Akinfenwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Akinfenwa is tightening it up a little... Grena has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grena reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grena taps out! Nice BJJ there by Akinfenwa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Idriss Akinfenwa!
Idriss Akinfenwa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
46%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Meida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayborn Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.



210 cm
28
285 lbs
14 - 8 - 1
195 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin


-


Urban Fighter


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 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Meida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayborn Santana!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meida lands a nice shot that snaps Santana's head back.
Meida lands with a right hand.
Thiago Meida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana stuns Meida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santana looks to throw the jab but Meida is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santana on the side of the head.
Santana throws a hook but Meida avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Santana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meida doesn't seem phased though.
Meida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Meida moves away from the strike by Santana.
Meida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Meida - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meida manages to avoid it.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Meida moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Meida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Santana has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Meida moves away and avoids it.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santana throws a hook to the side of Meida's head but Meida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Meida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meida.
Meida jabs Santana right on the nose. Santana blinks but takes it well.
Santana throws out a loose jab but Meida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meida blocks a jab.
Meida lands a jab to the nose.
Santana misses with a straight right.
Santana lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meida.
Meida moves out of range of the strikes.
Meida is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Meida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana misses with a hook.
As Santana looks to move away, Meida throws a big counter combo but Santana just gets out of the way.
Meida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santana on the side of the head.
Meida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meida.
Meida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Meida connects with a right hand. Santana shakes it off.
Meida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santana misses with a straight right.
Meida throwing a counter right hand but Santana manages to avoid it.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Meida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
Santana missing with a left hand there. Meida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Meida defending well as Santana loads up on a big left hand.
Meida with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santana. Meida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santana swings for the body but Meida moves out of range.
Meida connects with the punch.
Meida catches Santana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Meida misses its intended target.
Santana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meida with a hook.
Santana misses the jab.
A big left from Santana misses.
Meida moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meida connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Meida there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Meida.
Santana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meida with a body shot.
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meida.
Santana throws a body shot but no joy.
Meida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santana throws out the jab.
Santana takes one to the chin there.
Meida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santana throws a big shot that misses.
Santana avoids the head kick by Meida.
Meida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana throws a hook to the side of Meida's head but Meida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Meida.
Meida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Meida cracks Santana with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meida lands a glancing blow to the side of Santana's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meida, as that shot connected.
Santana tries to bum rush Meida with a series of wild strikes but Meida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana moves out of range as Meida strikes.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana misses with an uppercut. Meida saw that one coming.
Meida scores with a nice right hand.
Meida looks to land a left hand but Santana moved out of range nicely.
Santana misses the shot to the body.
Santana stuns Meida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Meida.
Meida moves out of range as Santana strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Meida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
Meida staying out of range there.
Santana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meida throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Meida lands.
Meida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santana misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Meida misses.
Meida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Meida moves away from the strike by Santana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Meida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Santana takes a swing at Meida's ribcage but misses.
Santana misses the jab.
Santana misses with a hook.
Santana takes one on the button.
Meida throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
Meida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Santana slips under a jab.
Santana throws a looping overhand right but Meida ducks down to avoid it.
Meida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santana on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meida, as that shot connected.
Santana looks to land a right hand but Meida moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Meida there.
A big left from Santana misses.
Meida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santana. Santana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meida.
Meida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santana with a nice cross.
Meida scores with a decent looking hook.
Meida moves away from the strike by Santana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Meida.
Meida moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Santana misses.
Thiago Meida is winning the standup battle so far.
Meida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meida blocks a jab.
Meida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Meida moves out of range as Santana strikes.
Meida throws a series of punches but Santana moves out of range.
Santana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meida slips under a jab from Santana.
Meida throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Meida finds it's way through Santana's defenses.
Nice cross by Meida.
Santana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santana misses with a straight right.
A cross from Meida lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santana scrambles back to his feet.
Meida throws a lazy right hand but Santana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana moves forwards but Meida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santana on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana moves forwards but Meida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meida moves out of range of the strikes.
Meida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Santana misses.
Nice defenses there by Meida.
Meida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
Meida slips a straight right by Santana.
Meida slips under a jab from Santana.
Meida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meida moves out of range as Santana strikes.
A lazy left from Meida finds it's target.
Meida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santana.
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Santana throws a body punch but Meida moves out of range.
Meida throwing a counter right hand but Santana manages to avoid it.
Meida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santana lands a nice shot to the body.
Meida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Santana looks to throw the jab but Meida is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santana has time to react.
Santana takes a swing at Meida's ribcage but misses.
Meida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santana takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Meida lands.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana walks into a straight right hand from Meida.
Santana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meida with a nice cross.
Meida tests Santana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santana misses with a looping left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Santana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Meida has got the better of the exchanges.
Meida moves out of range as Santana strikes.
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!
Meida ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Meida lands a nice shot that snaps Santana's head back.
Santana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santana walks into a left hand.
Meida misses with a looping left.
Meida scores with a jab. Santana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Meida slips the punch.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meida moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meida.
Meida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meida misses with a straight right.
Meida ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Santana throws a body punch but Meida moves out of range.
Meida connects with a jab.
Santana throws an overhand right that lands on Meida's shoulder, as Meida tries to avoid the shot.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Meida lands.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Meida does it's job there.
Santana misses with an uppercut. Meida saw that one coming.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Meida.
Meida fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Meida dominated that second round.
That's time! Meida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!


A big left from Santana misses.
No joy there for Meida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana throws a hook but Meida blocks it.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meida manages to avoid it.
Meida lands the left hand.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Meida slips the punch.
Santana throws an overhand right that lands on Meida's shoulder, as Meida tries to avoid the shot.
Meida staying out of range there.
Meida throwing a counter right hand but Santana manages to avoid it.
Santana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meida lands a nice shot that snaps Santana's head back.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meida moves away from the strike by Santana.
Santana throws a body punch but Meida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santana scrambles back to his feet.
Meida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Meida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meida dips to his left and cracks Santana with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meida scores with a punch to the head.
Santana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana swings for the body but Meida moves out of range.
A slow jab from Meida misses its intended target.
Santana throws a jab when Meida was well out of range.
Meida throws out a powerful jab.
Meida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santana misses with a straight right.
Meida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santana.
Meida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santana misses with a straight left.
Santana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meida.
Meida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santana's head backwards.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Meida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Meida.
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!
Santana tries to move into range but Meida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meida was well out of range. Poor timing from Santana.
Meida is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Meida.

Santana is rocked!
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rayborn Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Meida moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Meida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santana walks into a straight right hand from Meida.
Santana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meida connects with a single shot there.
Meida moves away from the strike by Santana.
Meida lands an overhand right.
Santana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meida lands a glancing blow to the side of Santana's head.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Meida finish him?
Santana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santana scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Meida.
Meida ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Meida rushes Santana and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Santana is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Meida piles on the pressure and Santana crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Meida!
Thiago Meida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Hardman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



191 cm
32
273 lbs
21 - 14 - 0
196 cm
33
216 lbs
19 - 13 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Bullet Proof System


KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Amped Performance


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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Hardman.

Hardman throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jṏhanssṏn stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Hardman follows into mount!

It looks like Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jṏhanssṏn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hardman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hardman tries to control but Jṏhanssṏn wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman controlling his opponent.
Hardman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardman lands a big shot there that rocks Jṏhanssṏn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn can't escape the position.
Hardman wants to control the pace but Jṏhanssṏn is squirming around nicely.
Jṏhanssṏn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardman controlling from the full mount.
Hardman tries to control but Jṏhanssṏn wriggling away.
Jṏhanssṏn trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to control but Hardman is having none of it.
Hardman controlling the pace for now.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardman trying to control but Jṏhanssṏn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Hardman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws a low kick but Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Jṏhanssṏn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardman with a body shot.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardman thinking.
Hardman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Jṏhanssṏn sizes up Hardman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardman scores with a body shot.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Jṏhanssṏn moved out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to clinch but Hardman is avoiding it.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a stiff right hand.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to clinch but Hardman moves out of range.
A jab from Jṏhanssṏn misses.
A combination from Jṏhanssṏn does no damage.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jṏhanssṏn moves into range and clinches up with Hardman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jṏhanssṏn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman prevents Jṏhanssṏn from breaking the clinch.
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to circle away but Hardman has him pinned against the cage.
Hardman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardman.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jṏhanssṏn blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Hardman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!


Jṏhanssṏn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardman circles away quickly and effectively.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn checks a leg kick.
Hardman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman drops Jṏhanssṏn with a naaaaasty hook - Jṏhanssṏn is in real trouble here! Hardman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Hardman!
After the big win, Bruce Hardman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn had this to say: 'Wait a minute, there must be some type of mistake. I don't lose.'.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
45%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lu Wai Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wai Ping comes to the cage accompanied by Once upon a time in China. Monroe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deep Ocean - Island drumming. The key to victory for Lu Wai Ping has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.



174 cm
27
157 lbs
8 - 8 - 0
166 cm
29
143 lbs
17 - 11 - 2
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250


Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear


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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wai Ping avoids it really well and circles away.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.

Monroe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wai Ping's guard.
Monroe with a nice head shot there.
Wai Ping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monroe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wai Ping keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monroe stops Wai Ping from standing up.
Monroe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe won't allow Wai Ping to get back to his feet.
Monroe trying to control but Wai Ping is working from the bottom.
Monroe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monroe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monroe won't allow Wai Ping to get back to his feet.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Wai Ping uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Monroe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wai Ping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Wai Ping tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Monroe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monroe throws a strike but Wai Ping rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.


Monroe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wai Ping is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monroe.

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!
Monroe trying his best to control but Wai Ping has mounted him.
Monroe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monroe is still trying to improve position.
Monroe regains half guard.

Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Wai Ping.
Monroe wants to improve his position but Wai Ping is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping is trying to control the action in half guard but Monroe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wai Ping is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Monroe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Monroe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wai Ping passes into side control!

Wai Ping decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wai Ping as Monroe shoots in.
Lu Wai Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Monroe.

Wai Ping closes the distance and clinches.
Wai Ping misses with a punch on the inside.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wai Ping lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monroe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Monroe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wai Ping on his heels. He'll look to pass Wai Ping's guard now, I'm sure.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Wai Ping blocks nicely.
Monroe won't allow Wai Ping to get back to his feet.
Monroe stands up over Wai Ping, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monroe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wai Ping working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monroe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monroe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wai Ping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Wai Ping lands a jab-cross combination.
Ricky Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wai Ping tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe misses with a shot to the body
and Wai Ping counters with a two punch combo.

Wai Ping pushes Monroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Monroe jumps guard but Wai Ping stands there with Monroe around his waist. Monroe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wai Ping scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Monroe jumps guard.
Wai Ping controlling from the top position.

Monroe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wai Ping defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wai Ping trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monroe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Wai Ping from controlling successfully.
Wai Ping looking to sit in guard and control but Monroe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Monroe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Monroe distracts Wai Ping with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wai Ping is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monroe is controlling him.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monroe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monroe is working Wai Ping over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Wai Ping is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Wai Ping is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Wai Ping uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Monroe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monroe showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe is trying to control. Wai Ping wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monroe thows a huge punch but Wai Ping dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Monroe throwing shots but Wai Ping is blocking nicely.
Monroe lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Wai Ping! More strikes land and this one is all over! Monroe jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Ricky Monroe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
40%

 

 
 
 
Home
What is MMA Tycoon?
Register
Forgot Details
Contact Us
MMA Affiliate Program
MMA Forum
UFC Chat
MMA Newspaper
Buzz - Social Media
MMA Rankings
MMA T-Shirts
 
Managers online: 927
Total users: 40151
 



 

   
©MMA Tycoon  | Bet MMA  |  Contact  |  Links  |  MMA Chat  
MMA Forum  |  Online (927)
Steam Gaming Group Google+ MMA Tycoon Twitter Facebook MMA Game MMA RSS feed - MMA Tycoon Game's Radio Podcast