QFC Tournament 843 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kian Kicks (ranked 5905 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Benton (ranked 5902 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kicks
vs
Benton

175 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

159 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kian Kicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Benton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kicks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kicks pulls guard effortlessly.
Benton advances to half guard.
Benton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Benton slips a nice elbow through Kicks's hands, connecting with Kicks's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benton winds up and cracks Kicks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kicks wants to control the action here but instead Benton manages to pass to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton controlling the pace for now.
Benton working Kicks over with strikes here.
Benton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Benton prevents Kicks from getting the reversal.

Kicks is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Benton locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kicks is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Benton!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Shultz (ranked 6338 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Armstrong (ranked 6233 p4p, 0 weight class). Shultz comes to the cage accompanied by Marshmello - Alone. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shultz
vs
Armstrong

153 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong connects with a looping right hand.
Armstrong misses the jab.

Shultz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shultz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shultz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shultz drops an elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but Shultz is controlling well.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Shultz slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Shultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shultz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Shultz is very close to passing his half guard.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shultz scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz really is a fat lump.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.

Armstrong is looking for a triangle but Shultz pushes his legs off easily.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Shultz with a nice head shot there.
Shultz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shultz defends it easily.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shultz cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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

Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shultz defends well.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz distracts Armstrong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.

Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shultz is aware though and is defending well.
Shultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shultz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.

Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Shultz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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

Armstrong working for a triangle but Shultz defends it easily.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shultz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shultz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shultz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shultz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shultz with a nice head shot there.
Shultz preventing the sweep.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shultz drives through with a takedown into Armstrong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.
Shultz connects with a couple of short punches.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.

Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shultz is aware though and is defending well.

Armstrong has his foot on Shultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Shultz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shultz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shultz is in close to Armstrong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shultz stands up over Armstrong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shultz cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.

Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Shultz defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shultz working some strikes from top position.

Armstrong working for a triangle but Shultz defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shultz is aware though and is defending well.
Shultz distracts Armstrong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shultz stands up over Armstrong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
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!

Armstrong working for a triangle but Shultz defends it easily.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.

Shultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz connects with a couple of short punches.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Shultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shultz has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Shultz distracts Armstrong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
Shultz cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.

Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shultz defends well.
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Shultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.
Shultz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
Shultz is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shultz cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.
Shultz is in close to Armstrong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shultz landing with the ground and pound.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shultz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shultz with a nice head shot there.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shultz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armstrong's guard.
Shultz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Shultz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Shultz in his half guard.
Shultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Shultz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Shultz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Armstrong swings for the body but Shultz moves out of range.
Armstrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Shultz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shultz grinds an elbow into Armstrong's temple.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shultz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shultz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shultz slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Shultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shultz pulls his head out easily.
Shultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shultz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shultz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armstrong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shultz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shultz 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.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shultz lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to hold on to Shultz's head to control him but Shultz postures up.
Shultz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shultz pulls his head out easily.
Shultz lands with a punch from half guard.
Shultz slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Shultz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shultz working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Shultz there.
Shultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shultz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shultz 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.
Shultz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shultz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shultz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Shultz.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armstrong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shultz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shultz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Shultz controlling him for the moment.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.

Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shultz defends it easily.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.
Shultz works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Shultz lands a couple of digs.
Shultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jon Shultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shultz stands up over Armstrong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Shultz slips an elbow through the middle.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Shultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shultz has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.
Shultz lands a couple of elbows.
Shultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.

Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shultz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong is looking for a triangle but Shultz pushes his legs off easily.
Shultz is in close to Armstrong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shultz chips away with some ground and pound.
Shultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shultz with a nice head shot there.

Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Shultz defends easily.
Shultz postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Shultz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shultz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Shultz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tim Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shultz 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 fight!
Jon Shultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shultz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jon Shultz!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jon Shultz!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jon Shultz!

Jon Shultz wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Shultz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jax Son (ranked 6092 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo David (ranked 6102 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Son
vs
David

150 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jax Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelo David!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son thuds his right hand into David's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

David shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Son working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
David distracts Son with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Son swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David preventing the sweep.
David trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Son avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David lands a couple of elbows.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son is trying to control the position but David postures up.

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

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

David is looking for a kimura here.
David not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Son is trying to maintain the position but David is very close to passing his half guard.
David wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
David looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

David is trying to work for a kimura but Son is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
David has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

David is trying to work for a kimura but Son is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from David.
Son is holding on to half guard well.
Son is looking for a sweep. David is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

David is working for a kimura but Son is defending it quite comfortably.
Son might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
David thows a huge punch but Son dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son trying to control from the bottom.
Son knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for David on the ground.

David is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
David landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
David has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
David postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Son looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo David dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Son gets caught napping as David dives in and scores a takedown. Son manages to retain guard.
Son keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David slips nicely into half guard.

Son kicks David off and gets back to his feet.

Son rushes David and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Son - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Son goes for a double leg but David avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as David continues to drive forward.
David changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
David lands a slapping body shot.
Son swinging wildly here.
David tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Son swivels and escapes.
David has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Son tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
David stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and David wants it to stay on the feet.
David feints a counter leg kick.
David misses with a takedown attempt - Son sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jax Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo David.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son closes this distance looking for a takedown but David circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Son has managed to clinch.
Son jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as David walks away with a smile on his face. Son gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jax Son is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Son drives through and clinches with David against the cage.

Son escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David tries a low kick but Son avoids it.
David closes the distance and clinches up with Son, looking for a takedown. David pushes Son against the cage but Son circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jax Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

David shoots in and bounces Son off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Son utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Son controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Son is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son looking for a sweep. Not yet Son, not yet.
David would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Son keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Son or perhaps it was just good defense by David, which made it look bad.
Son fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but David avoids it really well and circles away.
David was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jax Son will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from David as Son shoots in.
Son is looking to clinch but David is avoiding it.
Son looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from David! But no joy.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown but David manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Son's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son fails with an attempt to clinch.
David is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Son shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with David but David pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

David closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Son did well to prevent David getting side control.
David scoring with strikes to the body and head.

David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Son defends it well.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David slips a nice elbow through Son's hands, connecting with Son's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son is trying to defend against the ground and pound but David scores with a couple of nice shots.
David looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Son is trying to defend against the ground and pound but David scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from David.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

David is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Son has managed to free his arm - good work.
David moves into full mount! Son won't be happy about that!

David is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Son is surviving well by controlling David's body position as best he can.
David with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Son tries to improve his position but David has taken his back! David has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Son tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! David pushes Son away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo David!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slappy Nutty (ranked 6290 p4p, 419 weight class) and Ben Strohm (ranked 6150 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nutty
vs
Strohm

165 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slappy Nutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Strohm!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutty leaves Strohm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nutty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nutty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strohm goes for a double leg but Nutty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nutty continues to drive forward.
Nutty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strohm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nutty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slappy Nutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Strohm.

Strohm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nutty, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutty is trying to force a seperation but Strohm has the dominant position.

Strohm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nutty throws a solid leg kick but Strohm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nutty.
Strohm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nutty as he avoids it easily.
Nutty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutty throws a one two combo.
Nutty throws a series of punches but Strohm avoids them all with ease.
Nutty lands a head shot.
Nutty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strohm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strohm has a takedown stuffed.
Slappy Nutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nutty lands with a nice combination. Strohm backs away looking to recover.
Strohm drops his hands momentarily and Nutty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strohm looks for a takedown but Nutty sprawls well.
Nutty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ben Strohm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nutty lands a left and a right that sends Strohm crashing to the canvas! Nutty dives into mount looking to finish!

Strohm is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strohm tries to reverse the position but Nutty maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nutty stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nutty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strohm.
Nutty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strohm looks winded!
Strohm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutty scores with a one two! Strohm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nutty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strohm throws a head kick but Nutty moves out of range.
And Nutty counters with a quick kick to the body but Strohm blocks it.
Strohm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nutty.
Strohm is still on wobbly legs! Can Nutty finish him?
Nutty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nutty misses with a few strikes there.
Strohm seems to have recovered his senses.
Nutty throws a solid leg kick but Strohm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nutty.
Strohm tries to counter with a clinch but Nutty shakes him off and moves away.
Strohm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nutty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Nutty.
Nutty is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strohm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nutty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nutty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Nutty throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Strohm tumbling to the canvas!

Nutty decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nutty throws an overhand right that has Strohm reeling! Nutty follows up with more punches and Strohm is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Slappy Nutty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dizzy Lugo (ranked 5974 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kill Roy (ranked 6096 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lugo
vs
Roy

180 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dizzy Lugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kill Roy!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Lugo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Lugo gets a double leg takedown into Roy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lugo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lugo throwing strikes but missing.
Lugo stands and throws Roy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lugo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lugo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roy for as long as he can get away with.
Lugo working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lugo'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.
Roy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lugo landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Lugo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lugo scoring with strikes but Roy is staying in there.
Lugo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lugo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Lugo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dizzy Lugo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Filev (ranked 6128 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Brad (ranked 5906 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Filev
vs
Brad

178 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Filev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Smash Brad!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filev shoots in looking for a takedown but Brad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filev circles away quickly and effectively.
Brad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brad wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Filev. No joy for Brad on that attempt.
Brad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brad stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Filev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filev misses with a double jab
and Brad counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brad shoots in but Filev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filev's waist but Filev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brad off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filev doesn't manage to clinch there - Brad circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brad or perhaps it was just good defense by Filev, which made it look bad.
Filev throws a counter high kick but Brad was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brad wants it to stay on the feet.

Brad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filev's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brad.
Filev trying to control but Brad postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Filev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filev is breathing heavily.

Brad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Filev wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filev fails with the takedown.
Brad shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filev stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Brad as Filev shoots in.
Brad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filev swivels and escapes.
Filev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brad.
Brad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filev has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brad shoots in and drives through. Filev sprawls well.

Filev gets tackled into the cage by Brad. Brad maintains the clinch.

Brad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Filev uses from the top position.

Brad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Filev has picked Brad up and slammed him! Brad can't keep hold of the triangle and Filev manages to pass to side control!
Filev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Filev is looking to take a break and control but Brad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Filev tries to keep at a distance but Brad has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brad gets control of Filev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Filev preventing the sweep.

Filev gets to his feet - Brad follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Brad as Filev shoots in.
Brad tries for a takedown but Filev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Filev is looking for a counter combo.
Filev dives in and grabs Brad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brad pushes down on Filev's head and hops out.
Brad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filev is looking to clinch but Brad is avoiding it.
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!
Brad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filev.
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 Alexander Filev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Brad counters by clinching up.

Brad pulls Filev into guard.
Filev wants to control from the top but Brad keeps moving.
Alexander Filev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brad trying to keep a closed guard but Filev is proving a slippery customer.
Filev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brad has Filev pulled in close to control his posture.
Brad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filev throws a big right hand that misses.
Filev trying to control but Brad is working from the bottom.
Brad is looking to stand up but Filev isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Filev is looking to clinch.
Smash Brad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brad shoots in for a takedown but Filev shows good takedown defense.
Brad is breathing heavily.
Brad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filev.
Brad fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Filev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Brad.
Filev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filev misses with an uppercut. Brad saw that one coming.
Filev thumps Brad with a low kick.
Brad shoots in looking for a takedown but Filev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brad slips a jab and a cross from Filev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filev slips a jab and a cross from Brad.
Alexander Filev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brad shoots in for a takedown but Filev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Brad gets tackled into the cage by Filev. Filev maintains the clinch.
Filev tries to circle away but Brad has him pinned against the cage.
Filev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brad.
Brad has Filev pressed against the cage, preventing Filev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Brad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filev, pushing him back against the cage.
Filev is trying to force a seperation but Brad has the dominant position.
Brad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brad is trying to break free.
Brad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Filev is trying to break the clinch but Brad is controlling him.
Brad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Filev.

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.

Brad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brad blocks a head kick by Filev.
Filev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brad.
Brad fails with the takedown.
Brad has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filev throws a nice looking combination but Brad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Filev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Filev misses.
A combination from Filev does no damage.
Brad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filev as he avoids it easily.
Filev shoots in looking for a takedown but Brad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filev fails with the takedown
and Brad counters with a one-two to the body.
Brad shoots in and drives through. Filev sprawls well.
Brad misses with a takedown attempt - Filev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander Filev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Brad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brad digs a good body shot into Filev's ribs.
Filev falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brad moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filev is trying to push Brad away but Brad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brad fails to pull guard.
Brad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brad lands a left hand.
Filev trying to land knees to the body.

Brad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Filev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brad working a defensive guard here.
Filev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brad is working an open guard so Filev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brad dives in and grabs Filev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filev pushes down on Brad's head and hops out.
Filev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filev throws a head kick that half lands.

Brad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filev keeping moving, preventing Brad from controlling successfully.
Brad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Filev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filev wants to stand but Brad is controlling the position.

Filev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brad throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Brad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brad working away.
Filev prevents Brad from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Filev won't allow Brad to pass to mount.
Brad lands with a punch from half guard.
Filev is trying to control but can't.
Brad is taking a breather. Filev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Filev wants to control but Brad is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filev is trying to stand back up but Brad is controlling him

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Brad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Alexander Filev!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Smash Brad!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Alexander Filev!

Alexander Filev wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Alexander Filev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brok Drageich (ranked 6292 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan OConnor (ranked 6219 p4p, 0 weight class). OConnor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What's up Your's. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Drageich
vs
OConnor

160 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brok Drageich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dylan OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OConnor shoots in and bounces Drageich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drageich looking to hit a scissor sweep but OConnor is one step ahead there.
OConnor controlling from the top position.
Drageich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OConnor on the ground.
OConnor is looking to stand up but Drageich won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drageich wants to control the position but OConnor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drageich is trying to control but OConnor manages to pass to mount!
OConnor controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Drageich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Drageich taking shots to the head.
OConnor controlling the position easily from mount.
OConnor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Drageich has left one of his arms exposed and OConnor doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Drageich screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan OConnor!
Our winner, Dylan OConnor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.