SFC 31: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kriz Naiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Naiz
vs
Mackey

175 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Legal High's - 158+ Recovery And 159+ Stamina $40

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kriz Naiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vic Mackey!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mackey.

It looks like Kriz Naiz has been cut.
Mackey tries to clinch up.
Vic Mackey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackey wants to clinch.
Mackey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Naiz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mackey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Naiz forces his way into half guard.
Naiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mackey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naiz prevents Mackey from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naiz lands a nice short elbow.
Mackey trying to hold on to Naiz's head to control him but Naiz postures up.
Mackey punching from the bottom.
Mackey wants to improve his position but Naiz is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mackey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naiz slips a nice elbow through Mackey's hands, connecting with Mackey's forehead.
Mackey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mackey.
Naiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mackey controls Naiz momentarily but Naiz frees himself.
Naiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naiz trying to control but Mackey is working from the bottom.
Naiz stands and throws Mackey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Naiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackey tries to improve position but can't.
Naiz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mackey is looking for a sweep.
Naiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mackey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Mackey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mackey prevents Naiz from moving into mount.
Mackey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mackey is looking to regain half guard here but Naiz keeps moving and retains side control.
Mackey prevents Naiz from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naiz lands an elbow.
Mackey tries to bench press Naiz off him but Naiz keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackey misses with a strike from the bottom.
Mackey can't do much from the bottom here.
Naiz lands a nice forearm strike.
Naiz working the body and head with strikes.
Mackey is not content to let Naiz control the position.
Mackey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Naiz is breathing heavily.
Naiz trying to control from half guard but Mackey is working away.
Mackey trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naiz.
Naiz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Mackey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mackey working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackey wants to control but Naiz is having none of it.
Naiz landing punches.
Naiz scoring with strikes but Mackey is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kriz Naiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kriz Naiz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mackey moves in looking to clinch but Naiz pushes him off.
Mackey shoots and misses

and Naiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mackey won't be happy with that.
Kriz Naiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mackey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Mackey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mackey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Naiz missing with punches from the bottom.
Mackey is trying to control the action in half guard but Naiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Mackey is working for a submission of some sort.
Naiz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naiz keeping moving, preventing Mackey from controlling successfully.
Naiz pulls Mackey in close to his closed guard and prevents Mackey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Naiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mackey on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naiz is on top in guard.
Mackey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naiz is looking to escape.
Naiz tries to hold on but Mackey postures up.
Naiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naiz tries to get out of the position.
Mackey trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Mackey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey looking to control but Naiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mackey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
BOOM! Mackey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mackey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mackey misses with a head shot.
Naiz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mackey.
Mackey throwing strikes here but Naiz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mackey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naiz is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mackey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Naiz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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 Kriz Naiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kriz Naiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mackey wants to clinch but Naiz slips to the side

and Naiz moves into the clinch.

Mackey pulls guard successfully.

Naiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naiz throwing strikes from guard but Mackey blocks nicely.
Naiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Naiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mackey's head.
Mackey wants to get back to his feet but Naiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mackey is controlling Naiz's posture.
Mackey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Naiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mackey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naiz has managed to get both his arms back between Mackey's legs - danger averted.
Naiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naiz stands up over Mackey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mackey looking to control.
Naiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mackey's head.
Mackey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mackey wants to sweep here but Naiz controlling him for the moment.
Naiz is in close to Mackey's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Naiz wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Mackey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Naiz is looking to control Mackey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naiz avoid being mounted?
Mackey trying to control from half guard but Naiz is working away.
Naiz is trying to maintain the position but Mackey is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey is trying to control. Naiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mackey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mackey misses with a head kick.

Mackey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Naiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mackey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naiz is staying active underneath Mackey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naiz throws a strike from the bottom but Mackey passes into side control!
Naiz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naiz defending against the ground and pound.
Mackey takes a little break here. Naiz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kriz Naiz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naiz, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kriz Naiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kurt pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Makunouchi
vs
pike

165 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, kurt pike!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but pike avoids them all with ease.
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but pike moves out of range.
Makunouchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but pike moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makunouchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makunouchi wants it to stay on the feet.

Makunouchi tries to keep at a distance but pike has taken the fight into the clinch.

pike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
pike dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Makunouchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but pike circles away quickly and effectively.
pike closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makunouchi circles away.
Makunouchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by pike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makunouchi. pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makunouchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles pike. pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makunouchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
pike closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makunouchi circles away.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kurt pike.
Makunouchi connects with the punch.
pike is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from pike.
pike has Makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing Makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi is trying to break free.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch but pike keeps him there for the moment.
pike'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.

pike gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but pike is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Makunouchi keeping moving, preventing pike from controlling successfully.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but pike is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
pike throwing strikes from guard but Makunouchi blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makunouchi wants to stand and escape but pike is having none of it.
Makunouchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makunouchi 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.
pike slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi.

pike moves into the clinch successfully.
pike has Makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing Makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
pike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makunouchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makunouchi wants to get back to striking at distance but pike won't allow it.
Makunouchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makunouchi is trying to break the clinch but pike is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makunouchi stops a takedown attempt from pike.
pike has Makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing Makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makunouchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but pike has him pressed against the cage.
pike drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makunouchi tries to circle away but pike has him pinned against the cage.
pike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makunouchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
pike looks gassed!
Makunouchi wants to get back to striking at distance but pike won't allow it.
pike can't get the takedown.

pike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
pike shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makunouchi sprawls well. Makunouchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. pike gets slowly back to his feet.
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
pike lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by pike.
A left and a right from Makunouchi both land. Nice combination.
Makunouchi throws a combination that misses

and pike counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
pike with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
pike trying to control from half guard but Makunouchi is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makunouchi is trying to stand up here but pike is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
pike trying to control from half guard but Makunouchi is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
pike shoots in looking for a takedown. Makunouchi tries to sprawl out of it but pike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makunouchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makunouchi lands a head shot.
pike lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makunouchi with a hook.
Makunouchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but pike circles away quickly and effectively.

pike drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but pike is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makunouchi throws a combination that misses

and pike counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by pike.
pike'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.
pike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makunouchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makunouchi is trying to break the clinch but pike has him pressed against the cage.
pike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makunouchi.
pike wants a takedown but no success here.
Makunouchi is trying to break free.
Makunouchi stops a takedown attempt from pike.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kurt pike.
Makunouchi is pressed up against the cage. pike has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makunouchi down to the mat. Makunouchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Makunouchi looks to land a right hand but pike moved out of range.
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi looks to land a combination but pike avoids it well.
pike is breathing heavily.
pike ducks right into an uppercut from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi throws a combination that misses

and pike counters by clinching up.
Makunouchi is trying to break free.
pike has Makunouchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makunouchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi tries to break the clinch but pike is controlling the position.
Makunouchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makunouchi is trying to force a seperation but pike has the dominant position.
pike drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makunouchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makunouchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makunouchi tries to break the clinch but pike is controlling the position.
Makunouchi working hard to break the clinch.
Makunouchi can't break the clinch.
Makunouchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
pike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makunouchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makunouchi is looking to break free of the clinch but pike has double underhooks.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch but pike keeps him there for the moment.
pike is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makunouchi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Makunouchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makunouchi wants to break free but pike has control.
Makunouchi wants to break free but pike has control.
Makunouchi is looking to break free of the clinch but pike has double underhooks.
Makunouchi gets underhooks to prevent pike's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Makunouchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
pike prevents Makunouchi from breaking the clinch.
Makunouchi is trying to force a seperation but pike has the dominant position.
Makunouchi wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
pike dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from pike fails to land.
Makunouchi wants to break free but pike has control.
Makunouchi can't break the clinch.
Makunouchi tries to break the clinch but pike is controlling the position.
pike is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makunouchi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
pike has Makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing Makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

pike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makunouchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and pike counters with a lovely straight right hand!

pike has managed to clinch.
Makunouchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

pike breaks from the clinch.
Makunouchi swings away with a body shot that misses

and pike decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makunouchi's guard.
pike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
pike trying to control but Makunouchi is working from the bottom.
Makunouchi wants to stand but pike is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pike wants to control from the top but Makunouchi keeps moving.
pike stops Makunouchi from standing up.
pike sitting in guard, not really doing much.
pike won't allow Makunouchi to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
pike misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss

and pike counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Makunouchi's guard now.
Makunouchi keeping moving, preventing pike from controlling successfully.
pike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makunouchi is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
pike wants to control from the top but Makunouchi keeps moving.
pike won't allow Makunouchi to get back to his feet.
Makunouchi keeping moving, preventing pike from controlling successfully.
Makunouchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as pike accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
pike trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
pike shoots in for a takedown but Makunouchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
pike doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makunouchi throws a combination that misses

and pike counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
pike loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
pike won't allow Makunouchi to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kurt pike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

pike walks into a left hand.
pike with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makunouchi to score with a decent uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
pike prevents Makunouchi from breaking the clinch.

pike turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Makunouchi is letting pike control him for a moment.
Makunouchi tries to escape but pike is in control.
Makunouchi is looking to get back to his feet here but pike is keeping cool and he's managed to take Makunouchi's back.
pike connects with a big shot to the side of Makunouchi's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makunouchi holding both pike 's hands and preventing any damage.
pike punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet.
kurt pike has got the better of the ground game so far.
Can Makunouchi hold on?! pike is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Makunouchi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Makunouchi trying to get back to his feet but pike is in full control for now.
Makunouchi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
pike throwing damaging strikes from the back! Makunouchi could be in trouble here!
pike scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet.
pike has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Makunouchi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
pike scores with punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from pike. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
pike slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Makunouchi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
pike lands strikes to the head.
Makunouchi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
pike landing with strikes.
pike landing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi trying to get back to his feet but pike is in full control for now.
pike lands a shot to the body.
pike scores with punches and elbows.
Makunouchi controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
pike scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Makunouchi is looking for a way out.
Makunouchi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
pike lands shots from the back.
Makunouchi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
pike is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
pike cracks Makunouchi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Makunouchi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
pike trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Makunouchi doesn't escape.
Makunouchi is trying to get back to his feet but pike has full control of the position and if anything, Makunouchi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
pike lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Makunouchi is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from pike.
Makunouchi is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
kurt pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got pike 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kurt pike!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taj Mahal is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Goldberg
vs
Mahal

195 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
238 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taj Mahal!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mahal is looking to regain half guard here but Goldberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Mahal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goldberg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahal struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg landing strikes.
Mahal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Mahal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mahal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mahal is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Mahal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goldberg cracks Mahal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mahal can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldberg scoring with punches from side control.
Goldberg scoring with punches from side control.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Mahal is working from the bottom.
Mahal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goldberg off and has taken his back!
Mahal thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is trying to get back to his feet but Mahal has full control of the position and if anything, Goldberg has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Mahal has his opponent's back but Goldberg is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Mahal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldberg's calf.
Mahal cracks the inside of Goldberg's front leg.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
Mahal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Goldberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Goldberg lands a few punches from side control.
Mahal wants to control but Goldberg postures up.
Mahal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldberg's best efforts.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goldberg lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mahal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Mahal keeps moving.
Goldberg stands up over Mahal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg is in close to Mahal's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taj Mahal!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Diamonds Aren't Forever. Toretto has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Dominic Toretto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Morrison
vs
Toretto

178 cm
19
147 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

168 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geoff Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Toretto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison.
Toretto looks gassed!
Morrison slows the pace down.

Morrison is trying to get an arm triangle but Toretto is defending well.

Morrison stands up.

Morrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrison thows a huge punch but Toretto dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison slows the pace down in half guard.

Morrison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morrison not doing much here.

Toretto is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison slows the pace down in half guard.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Morrison stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Toretto to get to his feet.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Toretto tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morrison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Morrison stands up and waves to Toretto to follow him.

Morrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Morrison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Toretto manages to get underhooks.
Toretto tries to pull guard but Morrison holds him up against the cage and eventually Toretto drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison tries to score a body lock takedown but Toretto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoff Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toretto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrison.
Toretto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Toretto uses from the top position.
Morrison trying to control the position here.
Toretto throws a big right hand that misses.

Toretto wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Morrison's closed guard. He's half up but Morrison has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Morrison pivots and extends the arm, Toretto falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Morrison! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geoff Morrison!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let's Be Friends. Dave Mitchell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Helio Gracie's chin.

Mitchell
vs
Gracie

186 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell 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.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.

Mitchell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie regains half guard.
Mitchell thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.

Gracie with the active half guard here but Mitchell passes nicely into side control.
Mitchell in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Mitchell keeps moving and retains side control.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Mitchell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is pressing down on Mitchell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Gracie prevents Mitchell from getting back to his feet.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell prevents Gracie from improving position.
Mitchell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mitchell!
Mitchell wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mitchell is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

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

Mitchell stands up from Gracie's guard - Mitchell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mitchell lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.

It looks like Helio Gracie has been cut.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.

Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.

Mitchell manages to pull guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Mitchell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mitchell works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitchell's guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Mitchell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mitchell!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Gracie!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latish Festin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fujii
vs
Festin

176 cm
27
170 lbs
15 - 3 - 2

170 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Tokyo Defiance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Latish Festin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

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

Fujii gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Festin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Fujii tries for a kimura but Festin is defending well.
Fujii working the ground and pound.
Fujii advances nicely into full mount.
Fujii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Fujii jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Festin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fujii working away.

Fujii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Festin has escaped the position, nice work there.

Fujii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fujii is breathing heavily.
Fujii trying to control the action but Festin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii working the body and head with strikes.
Festin is trying to work for a sweep but Fujii has mounted him!
Festin is wriggling around trying to escape.

Fujii is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Fujii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Naoki Fujii!

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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Tottori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Silvers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Tottori
vs
Silvers

173 cm
27
148 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Tokyo Defiance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Tottori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Silvers!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tottori shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tottori was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tottori working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Silvers is rocked!

It looks like John Silvers has been cut.
Silvers wants to hold on but Tottori pushes him away.
Silvers is still in real trouble! Can Tottori finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tottori looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Silvers covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Tottori!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Le Bricoleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Bricoleur is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bob Le Bricoleur. Ryuu Matsumoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Matsumoto
vs
Le Bricoleur

175 cm
25
159 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
153 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Tokyo Defiance

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Le Bricoleur!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matsumoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matsumoto showed some decent athleticism there.

Matsumoto is looking for a kimura here.
Le Bricoleur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsumoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le Bricoleur trying to control from the bottom.
Le Bricoleur regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Le Bricoleur working a defensive guard here.
Le Bricoleur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Matsumoto pushing down on Le Bricoleur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matsumoto uses his free foot to push down on Le Bricoleur's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Le Bricoleur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto takes Le Bricoleur's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Le Bricoleur is in trouble.

Matsumoto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Le Bricoleur staying busy and making it hard for Matsumoto to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur wants to control his opponent's hands but Matsumoto gets his hands free.
Matsumoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Le Bricoleur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsumoto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Le Bricoleur rolls, trying to escape but Matsumoto keeps control of the position.
Matsumoto trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto lands a shot to the head.
Le Bricoleur is trapped and Matsumoto is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Le Bricoleur can't escape the position.
Le Bricoleur trying to control but not successfully.
Le Bricoleur looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Matsumoto looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matsumoto working for a choke but Le Bricoleur is defending well.
Matsumoto is breathing heavily.

Matsumoto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Le Bricoleur knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Le Bricoleur for a finish.
Matsumoto missing with strikes.
Le Bricoleur is trying to stand back up.
Le Bricoleur tries to escape but Matsumoto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Le Bricoleur to escape the position.
Matsumoto has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur tries to break free.

Matsumoto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Le Bricoleur defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Matsumoto not allowing Le Bricoleur to control his hands.
Matsumoto lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Le Bricoleur hold on?!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Bricoleur manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsumoto throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryuu Matsumoto dominated that round.
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.

Matsumoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Le Bricoleur is keeping the position.
Le Bricoleur is trying to control the position but Matsumoto postures up.
Le Bricoleur is looking to stand up but Matsumoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Le Bricoleur working a defensive guard here.
Le Bricoleur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Le Bricoleur is keeping the position.
Matsumoto is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Bricoleur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Le Bricoleur looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Matsumoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Bricoleur which made him look bad.
Matsumoto shoots in and drives through. Le Bricoleur sprawls well.
Matsumoto tries to clinch up but Le Bricoleur circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Le Bricoleur misses with a body shot.
Le Bricoleur stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsumoto. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuu Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsumoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le Bricoleur circles away.
Matsumoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Bricoleur tries to sprawl out of it but Matsumoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Bricoleur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsumoto tries for a takedown but Le Bricoleur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto moves in looking to clinch but Le Bricoleur pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Matsumoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsumoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Bricoleur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsumoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Le Bricoleur throws a nice looking combination but Matsumoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Le Bricoleur misses with a low kick.
No luck for Matsumoto with that takedown attempt.
Le Bricoleur throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsumoto.

Matsumoto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Matsumoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsumoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Bricoleur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsumoto is one step ahead there.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Bricoleur is keeping the position for now.
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 Ryuu Matsumoto will probably get the nod.
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.

Matsumoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Le Bricoleur sprawls well initially but Matsumoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Le Bricoleur is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsumoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matsumoto tries to pass to full mount but Le Bricoleur defends it.
Matsumoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matsumoto is pressing down on Le Bricoleur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Le Bricoleur is holding on for now.
Matsumoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Bricoleur is controlling Matsumoto's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Matsumoto.
Le Bricoleur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Le Bricoleur trying to control the position.
Matsumoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Le Bricoleur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsumoto throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Le Bricoleur misses.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the side of Le Bricoleur's head but Le Bricoleur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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.
Matsumoto dives in and grabs Le Bricoleur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le Bricoleur pushes down on Matsumoto's head and hops out.
Matsumoto lands with a straight right. Le Bricoleur didn't see that one coming.
Bob Le Bricoleur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Le Bricoleur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsumoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Bricoleur misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Bricoleur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Le Bricoleur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuu Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsumoto looks to land a left hand but Le Bricoleur moved out of range nicely.
Le Bricoleur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Bricoleur sprawls well. Le Bricoleur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsumoto looks to throw the jab but Le Bricoleur is out of range.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Bricoleur as he jumps to the side.
Matsumoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matsumoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bob Le Bricoleur just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Le Bricoleur moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto tries to clinch but Le Bricoleur is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto tries to clinch there but Le Bricoleur circles away.
Ryuu Matsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Bricoleur looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Matsumoto with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Bricoleur. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Le Bricoleur does no damage.
Le Bricoleur just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Le Bricoleur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

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.
Matsumoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le Bricoleur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsumoto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuu Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Bricoleur punishes Matsumoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Le Bricoleur is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsumoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Matsumoto shoots in but Le Bricoleur avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Matsumoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsumoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Le Bricoleur's guard.
Le Bricoleur won't allow Matsumoto to pass to mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Le Bricoleur wants to get back to his feet.

Matsumoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Le Bricoleur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Le Bricoleur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsumoto is working away from the top position though.
Matsumoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Bricoleur wants to control but Matsumoto is keeping busy.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Bricoleur thows a body shot but no joy.
Matsumoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Bricoleur swivels and escapes.
Le Bricoleur cracks a nice hook into Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsumoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Le Bricoleur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ryuu Matsumoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Matsumoto is looking to clinch.
Le Bricoleur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Bricoleur wants it to stay on the feet.
Le Bricoleur swinging wildly here.
Matsumoto is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Bricoleur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Bricoleur swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto wants to clinch.
Le Bricoleur stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsumoto. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsumoto thows a left - swing and a miss!

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.
Le Bricoleur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Bricoleur wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuu Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Le Bricoleur misses its intended target.
Le Bricoleur stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsumoto. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Bricoleur just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Le Bricoleur scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto slips a jab and a cross from Le Bricoleur.
Bob Le Bricoleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Le Bricoleur as Matsumoto shoots in.
Le Bricoleur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsumoto.
Le Bricoleur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsumoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ryuu Matsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four 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.
Le Bricoleur misses with a wild body shot.
Matsumoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Bricoleur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsumoto on the side of the head.
Le Bricoleur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumoto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Bricoleur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Bricoleur throws a right and a left that Matsumoto avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Le Bricoleur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsumoto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryuu Matsumoto!
Ryuu Matsumoto retains his featherweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Miyagi
vs
Scofield

177 cm
27
186 lbs
17 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs
Tokyo Defiance

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 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Miyagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Scofield!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi misses with an uppercut. Scofield saw that one coming.

Miyagi gets the takedown into side control.
Miyagi scores with punches from side control.
Scofield is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Scofield wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi landing strikes.
Scofield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miyagi.
Scofield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miyagi winds up and cracks Scofield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Miyagi 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Miyagi is looking for a kimura but Scofield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyagi to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi is nestled in close to Scofield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Miyagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scofield sees it coming and defends easily.
Miyagi wants to advance to full mount but Scofield doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Scofield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scofield trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miyagi throws and elbow that misses. Scofield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyagi's guard. Nice move by Scofield!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scofield postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miyagi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scofield, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Scofield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Miyagi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miyagi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miyagi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Scofield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scofield is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Scofield looks gassed!
Miyagi passes Scofield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyagi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miyagi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Miyagi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Miyagi working the ground and pound effectively.
Scofield bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Scofield tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scofield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miyagi pulls Scofield in close to his closed guard and prevents Scofield from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scofield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scofield looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scofield manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scofield's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miyagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Scofield looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Miyagi is working for a submission of some sort.

Scofield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miyagi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Scofield is in real trouble.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Scofield as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Miyagi!

Scofield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miyagi.
Scofield tries to escape the position.
Miyagi lands strikes to the head.
Scofield is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Miyagi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Scofield is in bad spot here.
Miyagi punishes Scofield with strikes from the back mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miyagi looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Scofield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scofield can do to turn this around?
Scofield tries to escape the position.
Scofield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scofield staying busy and making it hard for Miyagi to control.
Miyagi is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Scofield. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Scofield tries to break free.
Miyagi trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi cracks Scofield with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Scofield from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
What can Scofield do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Scofield is trying to break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiro Miyagi!
Hiro Miyagi retains his welterweight title!