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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Delphine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delphine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cowboys From Hell. Danny Delphine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Paul
vs
Delphine

190 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Delphine!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delphine pinned against the cage. Delphine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul misses with a head kick.
Delphine has a takedown stuffed.
Paul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Delphine looks for a takedown but Paul sprawls well.

Delphine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paul was covering up waiting for the punch and Delphine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Delphine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delphine wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Delphine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paul is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delphine wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Delphine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Paul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Delphine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paul wants to get up but he can't break Delphine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Delphine working for a triangle but Paul defends it easily.
Paul throws a strike but Delphine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Delphine chips away with some ground and pound.
Paul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delphine stops Paul from standing up.
Delphine trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delphine controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delphine wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.

Delphine gets to his feet. Paul looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Delphine feints and as Paul raises his hands in defense, Delphine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Delphine from controlling successfully.
Paul is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delphine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paul dives on top into guard.
Paul trying to control but Delphine is working from the bottom.
Delphine is trying to control the position but Paul postures up.
Paul won't allow Delphine to sweep him here.
Paul thows a big elbow that misses.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Delphine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paul leaves Delphine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Delphine tries to clinch but Paul is having none of it.
Paul tries for a takedown but Delphine circles away easily

so Delphine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Delphine tries to free his leg and advance position but Paul is retaining full guard.
Delphine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paul's guard.
Delphine stops Paul from getting back to his feet.
Delphine trying to pass the guard but Paul defending well.
Delphine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is staying active underneath Delphine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delphine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Delphine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Delphine seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.
Delphine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
Delphine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Delphine trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom.
Delphine works his way into side control.
Delphine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Paul is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delphine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Delphine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Delphine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Delphine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paul is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Delphine is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delphine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paul is not content to let Delphine control the position.

Delphine is trying to get an arm triangle but Paul is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Delphine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Paul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Delphine moves out of range as Paul throws a body kick.
Delphine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Delphine shoots in but no luck this time.

Delphine gets the takedown into side control.
Paul prevents Delphine from moving into mount.

Delphine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Delphine throws an elbow but Paul slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Delphine is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paul is trying to escape the position but Delphine is controlling the position.

That's two 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.

Delphine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Delphine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paul's legs.
Danny Delphine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delphine is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delphine misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Delphine moves out of range easily.

Delphine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Delphine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paul wants to control but Delphine is having none of it.

Delphine looking to secure an arm triangle but Paul defends it well.
Delphine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paul can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to hold on but Delphine postures up.

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

Delphine goes for an armbar but Paul turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Paul.
Danny Delphine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Delphine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delphine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paul's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Delphine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Delphine 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Delphine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Vergouwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Hayato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergouwe comes to the cage accompanied by Prison Song. Wesley Vergouwe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shinya Hayato's chin.

Vergouwe
vs
Hayato

192 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wesley Vergouwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Hayato!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vergouwe wants to clinch.
Hayato wants to clinch up but Vergouwe keeps it at a distance.

Hayato gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hayato trying to strike off his back.
Vergouwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayato trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergouwe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vergouwe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vergouwe looking to pass the guard.
Vergouwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergouwe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vergouwe wants to pass the guard but Hayato is keeping the position.

Hayato is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vergouwe tries to score a body lock takedown but Hayato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vergouwe.
Hayato is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vergouwe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vergouwe is pulling down on Hayato's head to control his posture.
Vergouwe wants to get back to his feet but Hayato is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vergouwe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vergouwe landing strikes from the mount and Hayato is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vergouwe trying to control but Hayato is having none of it.
Vergouwe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hayato is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Vergouwe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Vergouwe 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.

Vergouwe clinches but Hayato breaks the clinch

and Hayato counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vergouwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vergouwe is looking for a triangle but Hayato pushes his legs off easily.
Vergouwe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vergouwe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hayato has picked Vergouwe up and slammed him! Vergouwe can't keep hold of the triangle and Hayato manages to pass to side control!
Vergouwe is trying to improve his position.
Vergouwe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hayato easily slips into full mount!

Hayato stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

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.

Vergouwe clinches up against the cage.

Hayato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vergouwe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hayato is breathing heavily.
Vergouwe stops Hayato from getting back to his feet.
Vergouwe is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vergouwe is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergouwe wants to pass to mount but Hayato is defending the position.
Vergouwe wants to control but Hayato is keeping him busy.

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.

Vergouwe escapes and gets back to his feet.

Hayato tries to keep at a distance but Vergouwe has taken the fight into the clinch.

Vergouwe pulls Hayato into guard.
Vergouwe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Vergouwe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vergouwe is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shinya Hayato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Vergouwe with a poor takedown

and Hayato counters with a single leg into guard. Vergouwe didn't expect that.
Vergouwe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Vergouwe working for a triangle but Hayato defends it easily.
Vergouwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayato is one step ahead there.
Hayato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergouwe looking to control.
Vergouwe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hayato trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vergouwe's guard.

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.
Hayato is fighting to break Vergouwe's control of his arms but Vergouwe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vergouwe wants to sweep here but Hayato controlling him for the moment.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergouwe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vergouwe wants to control but Hayato is keeping him busy.
Vergouwe works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vergouwe with good strikes from the mount here!
Vergouwe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hayato's face.
Vergouwe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hayato?
Hayato taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Vergouwe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vergouwe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Vergouwe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

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

Aontro
vs
Hardcore

200 cm
25
246 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laon Aontro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Hardcore!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aontro tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardcore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Aontro closes the distance and pushes Hardcore back into the cage.
Hardcore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aontro prevents it.
Aontro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aontro fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Aontro's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Aontro pulls guard successfully.
Hardcore wants to control from the top but Aontro keeps moving.
Aontro is trying to keep Hardcore in close.
Aontro is looking to stand up but Hardcore isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aontro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aontro is pulling down on Hardcore's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aontro is trying to keep Hardcore in close.
Aontro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardcore wants to control from the top but Aontro keeps moving.
Hardcore won't allow Aontro to sweep him here.
Aontro keeping moving, preventing Hardcore from controlling successfully.
Aontro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardcore preventing the sweep.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aontro fails to land the takedown.
Hardcore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aontro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hardcore looks gassed!
Aontro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardcore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aontro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardcore tries to avoid it but Aontro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardcore to the ground. Hardcore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laon Aontro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardcore swats away the attempt to clinch by Aontro.
Hardcore tries to clinch up but Aontro circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardcore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardcore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aontro shoots and misses

and Hardcore counters with a takedown into side control.
Aontro is pushing Hardcore's head away, looking to escape. Hardcore manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aontro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardcore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aontro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aontro.
Aontro working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardcore trying to control but Aontro is working from the bottom.
Hardcore postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aontro is pulling down on Hardcore's head to control his posture.
Aontro controls Hardcore momentarily but Hardcore frees himself.
Aontro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardcore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aontro looking for a sweep. Not yet Aontro, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aontro looks for a takedown but Hardcore sprawls well.

Hardcore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Hardcore swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aontro is now in Hardcore's guard. A big mistake from Hardcore there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aontro fails to land the takedown.
Aontro slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardcore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardcore tries to clinch

and Aontro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aontro.

Aontro jumps guard.
Aontro trying to keep a closed guard but Hardcore is proving a slippery customer.
Hardcore thows a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aontro wriggles free and stands up.
Aontro doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hardcore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardcore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aontro working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore stops Aontro from standing up.
Aontro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aontro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardcore trying to control but Aontro is working from the bottom.
Aontro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aontro wants to stand up but Hardcore is controlling him.
Aontro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hardcore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardcore misses with a wild body shot.
Laon Aontro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aontro moves in looking to clinch but Hardcore pushes him off.
Aontro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardcore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aontro shoots and misses

and Hardcore counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laon Aontro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aontro has his foot on Hardcore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardcore works his way back into a safe position though.

Aontro is working an open guard so Hardcore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aontro scores with a jab. Hardcore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryan Hardcore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aontro scores with a jab to the body.
Aontro looks for the body kick but Hardcore saw that one coming.
Hardcore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aontro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Aontro clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aontro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardcore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aontro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardcore has him pressed against the cage.

Aontro jumps guard.
Aontro wants to get back to his feet but Hardcore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardcore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aontro looking to control.
Bryan Hardcore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardcore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardcore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aontro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aontro keeping moving, preventing Hardcore from controlling successfully.
Aontro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardcore is one step ahead there.
Hardcore tries to stand but Aontro is controlling from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardcore stuffs the takedown.
Hardcore avoids the head kick by Aontro.
Hardcore leaves Aontro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Hardcore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Aontro misses with a takedown

and Hardcore counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hardcore stalls from top position.

Hardcore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aontro, who protects the arm well.
Aontro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardcore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hardcore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aontro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aontro gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aontro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Aontro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aontro thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aontro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Aontro working for a submission but Hardcore is keeping him at bay.

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.
Aontro trying to control but Hardcore is having none of it.
Aontro is really struggling to control Hardcore but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hardcore is trying to escape the mount.
Aontro looking to control but Hardcore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aontro gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bryan Hardcore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardcore looks for a takedown but Aontro sprawls well.
Aontro with a poor takedown

and Hardcore counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aontro working a defensive guard here.
Aontro tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Aontro looking for a guillotine here but Hardcore defends easily.
Aontro is wriggling around but Hardcore manages to pass to half guard.
Laon Aontro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aontro pushes Hardcore off looking to stand but Hardcore dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Hardcore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardcore 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

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

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Yoho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yoho
vs
Uno

170 cm
21
134 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Yoho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chol Uno!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yoho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yoho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uno keeps working.

Yoho is trying to get an arm triangle but Uno is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uno defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yoho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yoho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yoho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uno on the ground.

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.

Yoho stands up.
Uno shoots and misses

and Yoho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uno's guard.
Yoho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yoho trying to control the position from guard on top but Uno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoho is looking to stand up but Uno won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yoho feints and as Uno raises his hands in defense, Yoho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yoho trying to control the position from guard on top but Uno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kenny Yoho.
Yoho shoots and misses

and Uno counters with a takedown into side control.

Uno goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yoho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Uno but great work by Yoho.
Uno regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yoho's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Yoho wants to work for an arm triangle but Uno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno is not content to let Yoho control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two 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.

Uno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yoho trying to control the position from guard on top but Uno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yoho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uno's head.

Uno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoho is aware though and is defending well.

Uno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uno keeping moving, preventing Yoho from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chol Uno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yoho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Uno tries for a takedown but Yoho circles away easily

and Yoho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uno won't be happy with that.

Yoho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Uno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yoho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yoho taking a break here but Uno is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yoho is looking for a kimura here.

Uno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two 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.

Uno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoho pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoho is keen to just control but Uno is a slippery customer.
Uno won't allow Yoho to pass to mount.
Uno regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Yoho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uno looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uno looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uno!

Uno has hold of Yoho's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yoho seems comfortable defending it but Uno has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yoho is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yoho is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Uno couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chol Uno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiro Makoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Finley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Company. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Finley
vs
Makoto

182 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dakota Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichiro Makoto!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Makoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Makoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makoto keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Finley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Makoto has his foot on Finley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finley works his way back into a safe position though.

Makoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Finley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finley has managed to get both his arms back between Makoto's legs - danger averted.
Makoto looks gassed!
Makoto wants to sweep here but Finley controlling him for the moment.

Makoto looking for a guillotine here but Finley defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley lands a couple of elbows.
Makoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finley wants to pass the guard but Makoto is keeping the position.
Finley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finley landing some decent shots from guard.
Finley works over Makoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Finley looking to pass the guard.
Finley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Makoto is looking for a triangle but Finley pushes his legs off easily.
Finley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Finley.

Finley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Finley misses with the combination.
A combination from Finley does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finley!
Finley looks to land a combination. Makoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Finley 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!

Finley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makoto, up you get!
Finley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Finley.
Finley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Finley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Finley decides to stand back up.

Finley 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.
Makoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Makoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makoto's head.

Makoto working for a triangle but Finley defends it easily.

Makoto looking for a guillotine here but Finley defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makoto is looking for a triangle but Finley pushes his legs off easily.
Finley passes Makoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Finley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Finley unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finley with good strikes from the mount here!
Finley prevents Makoto from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Finley dominated that round.
That's time! Finley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Finley misses with a two punch combination.

Finley moves into the clinch.
Makoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finley just stands there and leans against the cage.

Finley pulls guard effortlessly.
Finley pulls Makoto in to control the position.
Finley controls Makoto momentarily but Makoto frees himself.
Finley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finley tries to get out of the position.
Makoto wants to pass the guard but Finley is keeping the position.
Finley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makoto won't allow Finley to sweep him here.
Finley keeping full guard, as Makoto tries to pass.
Makoto is breathing heavily.

Makoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Finley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Finley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Finley!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Finley decides to stand back up.
Makoto tries for a takedown but Finley circles away easily

and Finley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makoto moves into full guard.
Finley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makoto's guard.
Makoto has hold of Finley's hands but Finley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Finley connects with a nice short shot to Makoto's temple.
Makoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makoto trying to get back to full guard but Finley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Makoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makoto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Finley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dakota Finley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finley lands a big elbow.
Finley landing strikes from the mount.
Finley scoring with strikes but Makoto is staying in there.
Makoto is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finley lands a big shot there that rocks Makoto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Finley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makoto is looking to escape.
Makoto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoto is squirming around, avoiding Finley's attempts to control the action.
Finley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Makoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Finley has a good base and remains in mount.
Finley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Finley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finley with the ground and pound from mount.
Makoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Finley has a good base and remains in mount.
Finley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finley breaks from Makoto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Finley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Makoto hang on?

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.
Finley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Makoto is looking to get to half guard.
Makoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finley looking to finish Makoto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Makoto!
Makoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makoto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Finley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Makoto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makoto, into his guard.

Finley drops back looking for a leg! Makoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makoto manages to kick Finley off! Finley jumps back into Makoto's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Makoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finley is keeping the position for now.
Finley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Makoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finley working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoto pushing down on Finley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finley wants to improve his position but Makoto is controlling well.

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

Makoto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finley won't allow Makoto to pass to mount.
Finley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finley manages to get to full guard.
Finley throwing short punches from the bottom.
Makoto postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Makoto's legs.
Makoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finley working the body and head with strikes.

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

Finley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makoto looks to move to half guard but instead Finley has passed into mount! Damn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley breaks from Makoto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Makoto working to try and regain half guard.

Finley looking to secure an arm triangle but Makoto defends it well.
Makoto gets back to half guard.

Makoto actively working from the bottom here.
Makoto is looking to improve his position.
Finley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Makoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

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.
Makoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finley preventing the sweep.

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

Makoto working for a triangle but Finley defends it easily.
Finley chips away with some ground and pound.
Makoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finley's guard.
Finley keeping full guard, as Makoto tries to pass.
Ichiro Makoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dakota Finley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makoto postures up in Finley's guard and throws a big left but Finley blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Makoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Finley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Noessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Bananko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noessler's entrance music is Primordial - Empire Falls. A fine choice. Sandro Noessler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Noessler
vs
Bananko

188 cm
23
254 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandro Noessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Branko Bananko!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bananko.

Noessler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bananko's guard.
Bananko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Noessler has passed into side control.

Noessler decides to stand back up. Noessler steps back and let's Bananko get back to his feet.
Bananko with a poor takedown

and Noessler counters with a shoot takedown. Bananko fights it but they end up in guard.
Bananko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bananko keeping full guard, as Noessler tries to pass.
Noessler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bananko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bananko is working an open guard so Noessler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Noessler misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bananko clinches but Noessler breaks the clinch

and Noessler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bananko is trying to get back to full guard.
Noessler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bananko wants to get back to full guard.
Bananko looks gassed!
Bananko is trying to control but can't.
Noessler is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noessler is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Noessler is looking for a kimura here.
Bananko is looking to control Noessler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bananko avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noessler is keen to just control but Bananko is a slippery customer.
Noessler wants to stand but Bananko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Noessler is taking a breather. Bananko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bananko is doing well to control the position and prevent Noessler from advancing to side control.

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.
Noessler is looking to advance position but Bananko won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left lands for Bananko.
Bananko tries to clinch but Noessler moves away
and Noessler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bananko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Noessler counters by moving into the clinch.
Sandro Noessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Branko Bananko.

Bananko breaks the clinch.
Bananko tries a head kick but it misses.
Noessler tries to clinch but Bananko is having none of it.
Bananko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bananko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Noessler wants to control but Bananko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandro Noessler 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.

Bananko gets a clinch.
Bananko prevents Noessler from breaking the clinch.

Noessler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Noessler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Noessler prevents Bananko from getting the reversal.
Noessler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bananko is looking to escape.
Bananko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Noessler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bananko is now in Noessler's guard. A big mistake from Noessler there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noessler has a closed guard, preventing Bananko from standing up.
Bananko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noessler is trying to control the position but Bananko postures up.
Bananko trying to control but Noessler is working from the bottom.
Bananko stays in close to Noessler's body and controls the position.

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.
Noessler keeping moving, preventing Bananko from controlling successfully.

Noessler wriggles free and stands up.
Bananko closes the distance looking to clinch

and Noessler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bananko's guard.
Bananko looking to control.
Bananko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Noessler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Noessler prevents Bananko from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananko is looking to get back to full guard here but Noessler has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bananko tries to reverse the position but Noessler maintains control.
Noessler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Noessler trying to control but Bananko is having none of it.
Noessler avoids the attempt from Bananko to control.

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.
Noessler content just to control the position here.
Noessler avoids the attempt from Bananko to control.
Bananko trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandro Noessler dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Noessler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Noessler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bananko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Noessler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Noessler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bananko is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bananko wants to control but Noessler is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noessler controlling the pace for now.
Bananko is trying to escape the mount.
Noessler controlling from the full mount.

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.
Bananko tries to hold on but Noessler pushes him away.
Bananko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Noessler working Bananko over with strikes here.
Bananko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Noessler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Noessler decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noessler throws a head kick that misses

and Bananko moves into the clinch.

Bananko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bananko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Noessler trying to control but Bananko is working from the bottom.
Sandro Noessler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bananko looking to control.
Bananko looking for a sweep. Not yet Bananko, not yet.

Noessler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Noessler is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bananko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Noessler is now in half guard.
Bananko is trying to get back to full guard.
Noessler stops Bananko from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Bananko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noessler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bananko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noessler keeps working.
Branko Bananko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandro Noessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noessler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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 Sandro Noessler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noessler, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Noessler!

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigante Guerreiro Daileon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Said Jaffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daileon comes into the arena with Akira Kushida - Chou Wakusei Sentou Boukan Daileon blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guerreiro Daileon
vs
Jaffar

197 cm
21
257 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
235 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gigante Guerreiro Daileon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Said Jaffar!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daileon fails with a takedown attempt.

Jaffar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Daileon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Daileon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jaffar sprawls well initially but Daileon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jaffar is looking for a sweep. Daileon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daileon controlling the pace.
Jaffar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Daileon there.

It looks like Said Jaffar has been cut.

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

Daileon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaffar is trying to get back to full guard.
Daileon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaffar keeps working.
Daileon controlling the pace.
Daileon prevents Jaffar from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daileon is looking for a kimura here.
Daileon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daileon is looking to take a break and control but Jaffar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Daileon 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.
Jaffar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daileon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daileon's back!

Daileon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jaffar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffar is not going to allow Daileon to sit and survive in this position.

Jaffar is looking for a choke. Daileon gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Daileon manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Jaffar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daileon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaffar wants to get back to full guard.

Daileon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Daileon clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffar goes for a takedown attempt but Daileon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daileon with a poor takedown

and Jaffar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daileon's guard.
Jaffar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daileon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaffar looks gassed!
Daileon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaffar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daileon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Daileon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaffar keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully.
Jaffar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigante Guerreiro Daileon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Said Jaffar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Daileon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jaffar!
Daileon prevents Jaffar from getting the reversal.

Daileon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jaffar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daileon trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Daileon has hold of Jaffar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jaffar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jaffar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jaffar manages to get to full guard.
Daileon with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaffar, not yet.
Daileon's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Daileon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jaffar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daileon has managed to get both his arms back between Jaffar's legs - danger averted.
Jaffar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaffar, not yet.
Jaffar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jaffar is breathing heavily.
Daileon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daileon won't allow Jaffar to sweep him here.

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

and Jaffar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jaffar wants to pass the guard but Daileon is keeping the position.
Jaffar trying to move into half guard but instead Daileon has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is pushing down on Jaffar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaffar is fighting to maintain full guard but Daileon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jaffar tries to get to full guard but Daileon has control of the leg.
Jaffar is not content to let Daileon control the position.
Still in half guard, Daileon seems content to control.
Jaffar is pressing down on Daileon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaffar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daileon trying to control but Jaffar is working from the bottom.
Daileon wanted to stand there but Jaffar had control of the position.
Daileon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaffar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daileon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jaffar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jaffar.
Jaffar tries to free his leg and advance position but Daileon is retaining full guard.
Jaffar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Jaffar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daileon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jaffar but great work by Daileon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daileon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jaffar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Daileon won't allow Jaffar to pass to mount.
Jaffar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Daileon wants to sweep here but Jaffar controlling him for the moment.
Jaffar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daileon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daileon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Said Jaffar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Said Jaffar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daileon tries for a takedown but Jaffar circles away easily

and Jaffar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaffar wants to advance to full mount but Daileon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jaffar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daileon's guard.
Jaffar is pressing down on Daileon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daileon is holding on for now.

Daileon kicks off Jaffar and gets to his feet.
Jaffar shoots and misses

and Daileon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaffar's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daileon stays in close to Jaffar's body and controls the position.
Jaffar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daileon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daileon gets to his feet - Jaffar follows without any prompting.

Jaffar shoots in and bounces Daileon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaffar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daileon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaffar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daileon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jaffar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daileon stays in close to Jaffar's body and controls the position.
Daileon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daileon pushing down on Jaffar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jaffar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaffar is trying to get back to full guard.

Daileon stands up and beckons Jaffar to join him on the feet.

Jaffar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daileon to the mat! Daileon manages to get full guard.
Daileon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaffar!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon controlling the pace for now.
Jaffar is in all sorts of trouble here.

Daileon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jaffar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jaffar is squirming around, avoiding Daileon's attempts to control the action.
Jaffar is working to get back to half guard.

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.
Jaffar tries to improve his position but instead Daileon has taken his back!
Jaffar tries to break free.

Daileon tightening his grip on Jaffar, looking for the choke.
I would not like to be Jaffar right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daileon has the hooks in. Jaffar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigante Guerreiro Daileon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Said Jaffar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jaffar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jaffar is trying to move to mount but Daileon reverses beautifully and ends up in Jaffar's guard.
Daileon won't allow Jaffar to sweep him here.
Daileon stays in close to Jaffar's body and controls the position.
Daileon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gigante Guerreiro Daileon.
Daileon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jaffar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daileon won't be happy with that.
Jaffar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Daileon's legs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaffar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaffar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jaffar moves into full mount!
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jaffar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Daileon is now in Jaffar's guard. A big mistake from Jaffar there, giving up the dominant position!
Daileon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaffar keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully.

Daileon gets to his feet. Jaffar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jaffar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Daileon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Daileon is looking for a kimura here.
Jaffar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaffar wants to sweep here but Daileon controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Daileon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

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

Jaffar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daileon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daileon stopping the sweep attempt from Jaffar.
Daileon stays in close to Jaffar's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daileon trying to control but Jaffar is working from the bottom.
Jaffar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daileon!

Jaffar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daileon has worked his arm free - good work by Daileon!
Daileon manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daileon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Daileon tries to kick Jaffar off but Jaffar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigante Guerreiro Daileon had his way with Said Jaffar in that round.
The cut man is working on Said Jaffar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Daileon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaffar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daileon is trying to control. Jaffar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daileon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaffar defending well though.
Daileon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaffar's head.
Jaffar tries to get to full guard but Daileon has control of the leg.
Daileon stalling.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Jaffar 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.
Jaffar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daileon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daileon wriggles free and stands up.

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

Daileon has hold of one of Jaffar's legs. Jaffar is fighting the takedown attempt but Daileon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Daileon preventing the sweep.

Daileon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daileon wants to stand but Jaffar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jaffar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaffar, not yet.
Said Jaffar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Jaffar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daileon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaffar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Daileon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaffar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jaffar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daileon prevents Jaffar from improving his position.
Daileon controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon trying to control from half guard but Jaffar is working away.
Daileon slows the pace down in half guard.
Jaffar is pressing down on Daileon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaffar keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully.
Daileon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gigante Guerreiro Daileon.
Daileon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jaffar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daileon won't be happy with that.
Jaffar tries to advance to mount but Daileon denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daileon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Daileon has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daileon looking to control the position.

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 Gigante Guerreiro Daileon.
Well Daileon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigante Guerreiro Daileon!
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon is the new heavyweight champion!

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