ZAN 12:Mahmi vs Gracie PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Brahmin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kob Nitaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Brahmin
vs
Nitaya

182 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
221 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rich Brahmin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kob Nitaya!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brahmin shoots for a takedown but Nitaya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nitaya blocks a head kick by Brahmin.
Nitaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brahmin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brahmin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nitaya.

Nitaya clinches up against the cage.
Nitaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brahmin is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nitaya working Brahmin over with knees to the body.
Nitaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rich Brahmin has been cut.
A knee to the head by Nitaya.
Nitaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brahmin's face.
Brahmin has Nitaya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nitaya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nitaya landing knees to the head.
Nitaya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Nitaya.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nitaya lands a good knee to the midsection. Brahmin won't want to take too many of those.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitaya working Brahmin over with knees to the body.
Brahmin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nitaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head.
Brahmin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nitaya connects with a knee to the head.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nitaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nitaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brahmin goes for a takedown attempt but Nitaya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Brahmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nitaya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nitaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nitaya connects with a solid leg kick.

Nitaya instigates a clinch.
Nitaya lands a good knee to the midsection. Brahmin won't want to take too many of those.
Nitaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brahmin's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Nitaya.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brahmin managing to block the knees to the body from Nitaya.
Nitaya crunches a lovely knee into Brahmin's ribcage.
Brahmin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nitaya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nitaya cracks the inside of Brahmin's front leg.
Nitaya throws a leg kick which misses Brahmin's front leg but catches the back leg as Brahmin tries to avoid it.

Nitaya has Brahmin up against the cage in a clinch.
Nitaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brahmin's face.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya connects with a knee to the head.
Nitaya crunches a lovely knee into Brahmin's ribcage.
Nitaya looking to throw knees to the head but Brahmin is blocking nicely.
Nitaya tries to land a knee to the head but Brahmin blocks with his arms.
Brahmin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Nitaya.
Brahmin tries for a takedown but Nitaya manages to get underhooks.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya connects with a knee to the head.
Brahmin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nitaya obliges.
Nitaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brahmin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brahmin tries to pull guard but Nitaya holds him up against the cage and eventually Brahmin drops back down to his feet.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya trying to land knees to the body.
Nitaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brahmin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nitaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brahmin's face.
Nitaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nitaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Brahmin avoids the damage to the body.

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.
Brahmin wants to break free but Nitaya has control.
Nitaya landing knees to the head.
Nitaya connects with a knee to the head.
Nitaya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brahmin avoids it.
Nitaya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nitaya tries to land a knee to the head but Brahmin blocks with his arms.
Brahmin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brahmin looking to stall.
Nitaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Brahmin goes for a takedown attempt but Nitaya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Nitaya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nitaya scores with a knee to the head.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Nitaya.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya tries a knee to the head but Brahmin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kob Nitaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Brahmin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nitaya throws a head kick that misses.
Nitaya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kob Nitaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nitaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brahmin.

Nitaya moves into the clinch.
Nitaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nitaya scores with a knee to the head.
Nitaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brahmin blocks it with crossed arms.
Nitaya tries a knee to the head but Brahmin blocks it.
Brahmin has Nitaya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nitaya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nitaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nitaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brahmin is defending well for now.
Brahmin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nitaya trying to land knees to the body.
Nitaya missing with knees to the body.
Brahmin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nitaya crunches a lovely knee into Brahmin's ribcage.
Brahmin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nitaya prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Brahmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nitaya.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nitaya lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nitaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brahmin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brahmin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nitaya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nitaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A knee to the head by Nitaya.
Nitaya gets underhooks to prevent Brahmin's takedown attempt.
Nitaya connects with a knee to the head.
Nitaya lands a knee to the body.
Nitaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Brahmin fails to land.
Brahmin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nitaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brahmin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brahmin is trying to break the clinch but Nitaya has him pressed against the cage.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nitaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nitaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brahmin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nitaya prevents the takedown attempt.
Nitaya lands a knee to the body.
Kob Nitaya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nitaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nitaya connects with a knee to the head.
Brahmin goes for a takedown attempt but Nitaya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nitaya.
An inside leg kick lands from Nitaya.
Brahmin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brahmin shoots in but Nitaya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nitaya wants to clinch up but Brahmin keeps it at a distance.
Nitaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brahmin misses with a wild body shot.
Nitaya throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nitaya. That's going to slow Brahmin down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brahmin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nitaya. Nitaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Nitaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nitaya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brahmin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nitaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brahmin.
A head kick by Brahmin misses
and Nitaya counters with a leg kick.
Brahmin throws a sloppy body shot
and Nitaya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brahmin misses with a straight left.
Brahmin misses with a few strikes there.
Nitaya throws a leg kick which misses Brahmin's front leg but catches the back leg as Brahmin tries to avoid it.
Nitaya cracks the inside of Brahmin's front leg.
Brahmin looks to land a right hand but Nitaya moved out of range.
Nitaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nitaya scoring well with a low kick there.

Nitaya moves into the clinch.
Nitaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brahmin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nitaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brahmin's face.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brahmin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nitaya prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya crunches a lovely knee into Brahmin's ribcage.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Nitaya.
Nitaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brahmin trying to stall but Nitaya improves his position.
Nitaya misses with a knee to the head.
Nitaya misses with a knee strike.
Nitaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nitaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brahmin is defending well for now.
Brahmin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nitaya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brahmin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nitaya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brahmin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nitaya tries to clinch up but Brahmin circles away and keeps his distance.
Nitaya throws a leg kick which misses Brahmin's front leg but catches the back leg as Brahmin tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kob Nitaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Brahmin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Brahmin swings for the body but Nitaya moves out of range.
Brahmin throws a half hearted mid kick.

Nitaya darts in and clinches Brahmin up against the cage.
Brahmin tries to pull guard but Nitaya won't allow it.
Nitaya scores with a knee to the head.
Nitaya lands a good knee to the midsection. Brahmin won't want to take too many of those.
Nitaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brahmin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nitaya crunches a lovely knee into Brahmin's ribcage.
Nitaya with a knee to the head.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nitaya stops a takedown attempt from Brahmin.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head.
Nitaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brahmin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brahmin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nitaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nitaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahmin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Brahmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brahmin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nitaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nitaya scores with a knee to the head.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brahmin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brahmin tries for a takedown but Nitaya manages to get underhooks.
Nitaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brahmin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nitaya scores with a knee to the head.
Brahmin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nitaya lands a knee to the body.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brahmin goes for a takedown attempt but Nitaya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nitaya.
Nitaya is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brahmin tries to clinch there but Nitaya circles away.
Kob Nitaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Brahmin gets the takedown into side control.
Brahmin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nitaya is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brahmin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nitaya is looking to regain half guard here but Brahmin keeps moving and retains side control.
Brahmin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brahmin looks up at the clock and then as Nitaya takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brahmin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brahmin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nitaya is trying to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Nitaya rushes Brahmin and presses him up against the cage.
Nitaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nitaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nitaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head.
Brahmin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nitaya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rich Brahmin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nitaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Nitaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nitaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brahmin's sensitive parts.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brahmin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nitaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nitaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brahmin tries to pull guard but Nitaya won't allow it.
Brahmin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nitaya gets underhooks to prevent Brahmin's takedown attempt.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Nitaya.
Nitaya is pressed up against the cage. Brahmin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nitaya down to the mat. Nitaya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nitaya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brahmin misses the body punch
and Nitaya counters with a slapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kob Nitaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nitaya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kob Nitaya!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhen Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Long
vs
Cage

181 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

192 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Phoenix Nutrition - 158 recovery

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhen Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Cage!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
Cage thows a body shot but no joy.

Cage feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Cage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.

Long is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cage is aware though and is defending well.
Cage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Long works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Long keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.

Cage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cage advances position into side control!
Long is trying to get back to half guard.
Long might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Cage persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.

Cage drives through with a takedown into guard.

Long looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cage has picked Long up and slammed him! Long can't keep hold of the triangle and Cage manages to pass to side control!

Cage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cage looks gassed!
Long tries to bench press Cage off him but Cage keeps the position.
Long manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cage pulls his head out easily.

Cage is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Long is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Cage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gilstrap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jushin Lyger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Gilstrap has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gilstrap
vs
Lyger

185 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Knockout Fight Gear
Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Gilstrap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jushin Lyger!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyger slips under a jab.
Lyger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lyger blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gilstrap as Lyger shoots in.
Lyger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Jushin Lyger has been cut.
Lyger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gilstrap tries to avoid it but Lyger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gilstrap to the ground. Gilstrap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gilstrap misses with an uppercut. Lyger saw that one coming.
Lyger blocks a jab.
Lyger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Gilstrap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jushin Lyger.
A combination from Lyger does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Gilstrap.
Lyger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gilstrap throws out the jab.
Lyger tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilstrap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gilstrap gets caught flat footed, as Lyger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gilstrap is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gilstrap wants to get back to his feet but Lyger passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap looks like he's trying to stand up.

Lyger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gilstrap is trying to stand back up but Lyger is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyger tries to pass to full mount but Gilstrap defends it.
Lyger wants to control but Gilstrap is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gilstrap just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilstrap misses with an uppercut. Lyger saw that one coming.
Gilstrap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilstrap avoids the head kick by Lyger.
Gilstrap misses with a looping right.

That's two 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.
Gilstrap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyger.
Lyger misses with a low kick.
Gilstrap throws a jab when Lyger was well out of range.
Gilstrap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lyger pushes Gilstrap up against the cage in a clinch.
Lyger wants to break free but Gilstrap has control.

Lyger breaks from the clinch.

Gilstrap gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lyger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lyger shoots in and bounces Gilstrap off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gilstrap wants to stand and escape but Lyger is having none of it.
Lyger wants to control from the top but Gilstrap keeps moving.
Gilstrap wants to stand but Lyger is controlling the position.
Gilstrap is breathing heavily.
Lyger throwing strikes from guard but Gilstrap blocks nicely.
Gilstrap wants to stand up but Lyger is controlling him.

Lyger stands and steps away. Gilstrap gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap throws a body punch but Lyger moves out of range.
Gilstrap wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lyger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gilstrap sprawls well. Gilstrap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lyger gets slowly back to his feet.

Lyger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gilstrap is looking to stand up but Lyger isn't so interested in that idea.
Lyger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lyger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyger stops Gilstrap from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jushin Lyger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jushin Lyger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lyger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Lyger is going to stand back up.
Gilstrap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gilstrap tries to get out of the position.
Lyger trying to control the action but Gilstrap is working from the bottom.
Lyger prevents Gilstrap from standing back up.
Gilstrap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lyger.
Gilstrap is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gilstrap is not content to let Lyger control the position.
Gilstrap looks like he's trying to stand up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lyger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gilstrap!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lyger is landing with some decent strikes but Gilstrap is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lyger looking to finish Gilstrap with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gilstrap!
BOOM! Lyger connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Lyger has control of Gilstrap's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gilstrap regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lyger wants to take his opponent's back but Gilstrap doesn't allow it.
Lyger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lyger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gilstrap?
Gilstrap is squirming around, avoiding Lyger's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Gilstrap really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lyger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilstrap is looking to escape.
Gilstrap takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lyger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilstrap is looking to escape.
Lyger is landing with some decent strikes but Gilstrap is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gilstrap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lyger on the ground.
Gilstrap wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lyger lands a big shot there that rocks Gilstrap but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lyger with the ground and pound from mount.
Lyger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gilstrap wants to try and get back to his feet.

Gilstrap defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lyger.
Gilstrap squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gilstrap tries to buck Lyger off but Lyger takes his back!
What can Gilstrap do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lyger scores with strikes from the back.
Gilstrap trying to get back to his feet but Lyger is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyger wants to control but Gilstrap is keeping busy.

Gilstrap is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gilstrap is trying to stand back up.
Lyger lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lyger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyger connects with a big shot to the side of Gilstrap's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jushin Lyger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jushin Lyger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lyger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gilstrap misses with a straight left.
Gilstrap misses with a wild body shot.
Gilstrap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lyger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilstrap swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyger.
Gilstrap swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyger.
Lyger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Gilstrap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilstrap connects with a single shot there.
Gilstrap looks to land a left hand but Lyger moved out of range nicely.
Lyger throws a right and a left that Gilstrap avoids nicely.
Gilstrap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lyger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gilstrap wants to get back to his feet.
Lyger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gilstrap's head.
Gilstrap is trying to stand back up but Lyger is controlling him

Lyger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gilstrap doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lyger.
Lyger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lyger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gilstrap can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyger content just to control the position here.
Gilstrap is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lyger looking to control but Gilstrap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lyger lands a big elbow.
Gilstrap is in a horrible position here. Lyger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lyger landing strikes from the mount.
Lyger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jushin Lyger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lyger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Gilstrap is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lyger.
Oh Gilstrap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyger connects with a bit shot that sees Gilstrap covering up! More strikes from Lyger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lyger is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jushin Lyger!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Silva
vs
Valentino

186 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

[TN/S] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 Stam/159 Rec
[TN/S] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 Stam/159 Rec

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with the takedown.

Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valentino is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Valentino is trying to get back to full guard.

Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Valentino is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renato Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wan Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes into the arena with Shadows fall - Still I Rise blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Alves
vs
Tan

175 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Chainsaw Shack - buy or die

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wan Tan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alves throws a leg kick that misses.

Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alves landing a few strikes.
Alves throws a strike aimed at the side of Tan's head but Tan avoids it well.
Alves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tan gets back to half guard.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tan trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves thows a huge punch but Tan dodges it nicely.

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

Alves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alves lands in his opponent's guard.
Alves is looking to stand up but Tan won't let him.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tan is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.

Tan looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tan's head.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Tan blocks nicely.
Alves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves is breathing heavily.

Tan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Tan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alves escapes and throws Tan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alves is putting a hurting on Tan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tan is looking for a sweep.
Tan sneaks back into half guard.
Tan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Tan's legs - danger averted.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Tan is keeping the position.

Tan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Alves frees his head nicely. Oh but Tan has switched to an armbar! Alves is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wan Tan!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Rourk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Cerag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerag comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Giong down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Michael Rourk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Cerag's chin.

Rourk
vs
Cerag

190 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Rourk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Cerag!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerag sprawls well. Cerag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rourk gets slowly back to his feet.

Cerag decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rourk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cerag.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cerag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cerag is trying to control the action in half guard but Rourk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cerag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rourk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cerag.
Rourk trying to hold on to Cerag's head to control him but Cerag postures up.
Rourk is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Cerag.
Cerag lands with a punch from half guard.
Cerag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rourk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cerag connects with a nice short shot to Rourk's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerag is trying to control the action in half guard but Rourk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cerag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cerag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cerag working the head and body with strikes.
Cerag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rourk defending well though.
Rourk trying to control from the bottom.
Rourk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cerag.
Rourk is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cerag lands a nice short elbow.
Cerag content to control rather than advance.
Cerag prevents Rourk from improving his position.
Cerag winds up and cracks Rourk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerag is nestled in close to Rourk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rourk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cerag.
Cerag drops an elbow to the side of Rourk's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cerag lands a nice short elbow.
Cerag wants to control but Rourk is keeping him busy.
Cerag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rourk defending well though.
Cerag working Rourk over with strikes.
Cerag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cerag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rourk is trying to control but can't.
Cerag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cerag darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cerag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rourk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourk trying to hold on to Cerag's head to control him but Cerag postures up.
Cerag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rourk is looking to control Cerag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rourk avoid being mounted?
Cerag lands with a punch from half guard.
Rourk won't allow Cerag to pass to mount.
Cerag lands strikes from half guard.
Cerag thows a huge punch but Rourk dodges it nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rourk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cerag counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rourk's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cerag lands a couple of elbows.
Cerag landing with the ground and pound.
Cerag chips away with some ground and pound.
Cerag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cerag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cerag chips away with some ground and pound.
Cerag postures up and lands a big shot to Rourk's brow.
Cerag postures up in Rourk's guard and throws a big left but Rourk blocks it.
Rourk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cerag with a nice head shot there.
Cerag throwing strikes but missing.
Rourk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cerag looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cerag stopping the sweep attempt from Rourk.
Cerag throwing strikes from guard but Rourk blocks nicely.
Rourk keeping moving, preventing Cerag from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerag is working Rourk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cerag landing with the ground and pound.
Rourk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerag thows a big elbow that misses.
Cerag thows a big elbow that misses.
Cerag trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rourk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cerag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cerag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cerag scoring with some ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rourk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cerag content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rourk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cerag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cerag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cerag must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rourk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cerag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rourk's head.
Rourk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Cerag is sitting in close to Rourk's body. Rourk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cerag is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cerag is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rourk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Rourk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Leopold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kawajiri
vs
Leopold

180 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyo Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Bryan Leopold has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopold misses the target.
Leopold clobbers Kawajiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawajiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawajiri swinging wildly here.
Kawajiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
A jab from Leopold misses.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawajiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leopold manages to avoid it.
Leopold moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawajiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leopold scores with a decent looking hook.
Leopold misses with a straight right.
Leopold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Leopold.
Leopold misses with a straight left.
Leopold looks to land a left hand but Kawajiri moved out of range nicely.
Leopold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawajiri connects with a looping right hand.

Leopold is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a solid leg kick but Leopold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawajiri.
Kyo Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leopold jabs Kawajiri right on the nose. Kawajiri blinks but takes it well.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Leopold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawajiri.
Leopold slips under a jab.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajiri misses with a straight right.
Kawajiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Leopold.
Kawajiri moves away from the strike by Leopold.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Leopold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leopold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Leopold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the side of Leopold's head but Leopold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leopold. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leopold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopold misses the target.
The fighters circling - Leopold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leopold throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Leopold misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopold misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Leopold lands.
Leopold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawajiri.
Leopold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kawajiri counters with a stiff right hand.

That has opened up Bryan Leopold's cut even more.
A big left from Leopold misses.
Kawajiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leopold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Leopold scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawajiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leopold.
Kawajiri throws a nice looking combination but Leopold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leopold thows a body shot but no joy.
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 Kyo Kawajiri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Leopold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leopold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawajiri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leopold misses with a hook to the body
and Kawajiri counters with a straight right hand.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that Leopold avoids nicely.
Kawajiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawajiri misses with a jab to the body
enabling Leopold to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri throws a leg kick but Leopold moved away.
Kawajiri throws out a loose jab but Leopold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopold throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Leopold misses with a body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a three punch combo that has Leopold backing up. Leopold nods at Kawajiri to acknowledge the strikes.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Kyo Kawajiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leopold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab lands there for Leopold.
Leopold scores with a nice strike.
Kawajiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawajiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawajiri moves forwards but Leopold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leopold throws a big shot that misses.
Kawajiri moves out of range as Leopold strikes.
A left lands for Leopold.
Leopold throws a shot from downtown. Kawajiri moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawajiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Kawajiri misses.
Leopold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Kawajiri misses
and Leopold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawajiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leopold lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawajiri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopold.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopold.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawajiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawajiri throws a combination that misses
enabling Leopold to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leopold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kawajiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leopold finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawajiri's head.
Leopold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri thows a body shot but no joy.
Leopold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leopold punishes Kawajiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Leopold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
Leopold lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Leopold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leopold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leopold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leopold thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Leopold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Leopold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kawajiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leopold.
Leopold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leopold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.
Leopold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri swings for the body but Leopold moves out of range.
Kawajiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawajiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri throws a right hand that Leopold ducks under and follows up with a left that Leopold also avoids with ease.
Leopold throws out a powerful jab.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut. Leopold saw that one coming.
Bryan Leopold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leopold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leopold connects with a right hand. Kawajiri shakes it off.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leopold misses with a body shot.
Leopold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leopold throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
A big right from Kawajiri misses.
Leopold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawajiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Leopold scores with a jab. Kawajiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leopold misses with a body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a left and a right that stings Leopold.
Leopold misses with a hook to the body
and Kawajiri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leopold lands a really nice looking cross but Kawajiri seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopold throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Leopold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri walks into a straight right hand from Leopold.
Leopold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawajiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopold thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leopold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leopold misses with a looping left.
Leopold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kawajiri throws a chopping leg kick but Leopold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leopold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leopold counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawajiri avoids the body shot from Leopold.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.
Leopold moves out of range as Kawajiri strikes.
Leopold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leopold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopold swings away with a body shot that misses

and Kawajiri counters with a crisp one two that drops Leopold! Kawajiri thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Leopold to his feet! Leopold is in big trouble!
Leopold is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawajiri finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawajiri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leopold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Leopold.
Well Leopold 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Leopold!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ray leonards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Prodigy - Breathe as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

leonards
vs
Aoki

182 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ray leonards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.

leonards closes the distance and clinches.

leonards turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and leonards manages to end up in side control.
Aoki is trying to escape the position but leonards is controlling the position.
Aoki regains half guard.
leonards throwing shots but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Aoki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
leonards prevents Aoki from improving his position.
leonards lands strikes from half guard.

Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
leonards trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
leonards tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
leonards wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

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

Aoki has gone for a leg lock! leonards slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aoki's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Aoki working for a triangle but leonards defends it easily.
leonards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. leonards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

leonards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and leonards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aoki trying to control the position.

Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
leonards trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
leonards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

leonards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
leonards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Aoki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think leonards should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aoki has tightened it up now! leonards should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gilbert Aoki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Inyo Mahmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mahmi
vs
Gracie

180 cm
20
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inyo Mahmi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahmi cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahmi as he connects with a hook.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mahmi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahmi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmi lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmi lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
A combination from Mahmi does no damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mahmi.
Mahmi thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Mahmi cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Mahmi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Mahmi cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie looks gassed!
Mahmi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmi lands with a good body shot.
Mahmi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahmi scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Inyo Mahmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Nice cross by Mahmi.
Mahmi cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahmi. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Donk. Mahmi catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.

Gracie is rocked!
Mahmi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmi finish him?
Nice body punch from Mahmi.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmi. That's going to slow Gracie down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahmi.
Mahmi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmi scores with a shot to the body.
Mahmi scores with a hook.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahmi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmi scores with a nice right hand.
Mahmi lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Mahmi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahmi scores with a hook.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mahmi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Nice body punch from Mahmi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahmi.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Inyo Mahmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahmi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahmi throws a shot to the body.
Mahmi scores with a jab to the head.
Mahmi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahmi drops Gracie with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gracie! Mahmi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inyo Mahmi!
Inyo Mahmi retains his welterweight title!