QFC Tournament 1075 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Borovcik (ranked 4379 p4p, 4243 weight class) and Candy Routure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Borovcik
vs
Routure

209 cm
21
205
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
280
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josef Borovcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Candy Routure!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Routure as Borovcik shoots in.
Borovcik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Routure looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borovcik tries to clinch but Routure is having none of it.

Routure gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Routure.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.

Borovcik jumps into guard, dragging Routure to the mat.
Routure wants to stand but Borovcik has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Routure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borovcik is trying to control the position but Routure postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borovcik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Routure wanted to stand there but Borovcik had control of the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josef Borovcik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cracky Johns (ranked 4728 p4p, 4709 weight class) and Elijah Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johns
vs
Williams

170 cm
20
170
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
239
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cracky Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elijah Williams!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns keeps the fight on the outside.
Johns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Williams.
It looked like Johns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Williams instigates a clinch.
Johns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams wants to break free but Johns has control.

Williams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johns is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Williams to the mat. Williams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Williams kicks Johns off and gets to his feet.
Johns tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Johns ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.

Johns pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Johns.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johns gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.

Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick that Johns semi-blocks.

It looks like Cracky Johns has been cut.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johns stuffs the takedown.
Cracky Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Williams.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.
Williams throws a leg kick

and Johns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Williams looks winded!
Johns won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.

Johns looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
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!
Williams wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Williams content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams stops Johns from standing up.
Johns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johns trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cracky Johns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cracky Johns's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johns stuffs the takedown.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Johns, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Johns against the cage but Johns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cracky Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Williams.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Johns tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Johns pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Johns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johns manages to break the clinch.

Johns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.

Williams pushes Johns off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johns feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Johns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Williams 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.
Cracky Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johns throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johns passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is not content to let Johns control the position.
Johns passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Williams!
Williams is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
Williams tries to hold on but Johns postures up.

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.
Johns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Williams?
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Johns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cracky Johns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cracky Johns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Williams shoots for a takedown but Johns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Johns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johns lands in his opponent's guard.
Johns forces his way into half guard.

Johns escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Johns tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams blocks a head kick by Johns.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johns.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johns defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.

Johns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johns wants to stand up but Williams is controlling the position.
Johns is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Johns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johns trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to stand up but Williams has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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

Johns clinches up against the cage.

Johns breaks from the clinch.
Johns shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams with the counter takedown but Johns avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Johns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cracky Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johns clinches up against the cage.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Johns manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but Johns stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

Johns darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Johns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.

Johns successfully pulls guard.
Johns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cracky Johns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johns, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Cracky Johns!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Cracky Johns!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Cracky Johns!

Cracky Johns wins by unanimous decision!

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 Jimmy Kimmi (ranked 4362 p4p, 4340 weight class) and Jiri Teml (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kimmi
vs
Teml

180 cm
23
280
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
170
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Kimmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiri Teml!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Teml closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kimmi did well to prevent Teml getting side control.

Kimmi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Teml. Oh but Kimmi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Teml goes limp - he's gone! Kimmi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Kimmi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 4531 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Shawn Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 491 weight class). Chung comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Wang Chung Tonight. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chung
vs
Keller

201 cm
23
266
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
264
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 160q Rec&St

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Keller!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chung has closed the distance and engaged Keller in a clinch.
Keller stalling the fight.

Keller has Chung pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chung tumbling to the mat - Keller dives into Chung's guard.
Chung is looking to stand back up but Keller counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chung.

Keller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chung is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keller moves into full mount! Chung won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Keller controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chung working to try and regain half guard.
Chung trying desperately to get to his feet.
Keller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chung?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Keller has hold of Chung's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chung manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Keller landing strikes from the mount and Chung is in trouble!
Keller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Keller with the ground and pound from mount.
Chung tries to hold on but Keller pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung is trying to stand up.
Chung wants to hold on but Keller pushes him away.
Keller landing strikes from the mount and Chung is in trouble!
Keller breaks from Chung's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Keller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chung hang on?
Keller trying to control but Chung is having none of it.
Keller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to control but Chung wriggling away.
Chung is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chung is looking to improve his position but Keller isn't that keen on the idea.
Keller tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Keller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Keller has managed to clinch.

Keller breaks the clinch.

Keller clinches up against the cage.
Chung is looking to take this one to the mat.

Chung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chung throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.

Chung tries to sprawl but Keller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Keller seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller trying to control the action but Chung is working from the bottom.
Keller moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Keller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chung to see if he's OK.

Keller goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chung has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Keller but great work by Chung.
Chung tries to stand but Keller is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller is looking to reverse the position.
Keller gets back to half guard.
Chung is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keller wants to control but Chung is keeping busy.
Shawn Keller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Keller tries to get to full guard but Chung has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is staying active underneath Chung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keller trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Chung there.
Keller is refusing to be controlled, as Chung sits in half guard.

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.
Chung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keller landing small, sideways elbows.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keller throws a body punch but Chung moves out of range.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keller's waist but Keller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chung off to one side.
Chung misses with a hook.
Keller throws out a counter right but Chung avoids it with no problem.
Chung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keller pinned against the cage. Keller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shawn Keller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chung gets tackled into the cage by Keller. Keller maintains the clinch.

Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller shoots in and drives through. Chung sprawls well.

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

Chung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chung's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung 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.
Keller postures up in Chung's guard and throws a big left but Chung blocks it.
Keller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keller trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.

Chung working for a triangle but Keller defends it easily.
Keller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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.
Keller wants to stand but Chung has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Keller wants to pass the guard but Chung is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chung enables Keller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chung manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Chung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chung is controlling Keller's posture.
Chung controls Keller momentarily but Keller frees himself.
Keller is looking to stand up but Chung won't let him.
Keller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chung working a defensive guard here.

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

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.
Keller keeps the fight on the outside.
Chung misses with a hook.
Keller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chung defends well and Keller ends up having to push Chung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keller slaps away a takedown attempt from Chung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Chung. No joy for Keller on that attempt.
Wang Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Keller.
Keller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keller as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Chung misses

so Keller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wang Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Chung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Keller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keller 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Shawn Keller!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Shawn Keller!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Shawn Keller!

Shawn Keller wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Shawn Keller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Childress (ranked 4484 p4p, 4585 weight class) and Jerry Nastyboy (ranked 0 p4p, 493 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Childress
vs
Nastyboy

196 cm
23
280
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
280
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angel Childress !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Nastyboy!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Jerry Nastyboy has been cut.

Childress has managed to clinch.
Childress blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Childress has Nastyboy pressed against the cage, preventing Nastyboy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Childress .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Childress creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Nastyboy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nastyboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Childress enables Nastyboy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Childress manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nastyboy throws an elbow that misses. Childress uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nastyboy's guard. Nice move by Childress !

Nastyboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Childress is looking to stand up but Nastyboy won't let him.
Childress sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastyboy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Childress is looking to stand up but Nastyboy won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Childress stays in close to Nastyboy's body and controls the position.
Childress tries to free his leg and advance position but Nastyboy is retaining full guard.
Nastyboy controls Childress momentarily but Childress frees himself.
Childress is stalling in the full guard.
Childress has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

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.
Childress throws a hook but Nastyboy avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nastyboy.

Childress clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Childress lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nastyboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nastyboy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Childress is defending well.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Childress takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Childress .
Childress lands an uppercut.
Nastyboy is working for takedown but Childress is calmly controlling the position for now.
Childress lands with a left to the head.
Childress prevents Nastyboy from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childress gets through Nastyboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Childress scores with a nice short uppercut.
Childress blocks an elbow strike.
Nastyboy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Childress fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Angel Childress has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Nastyboy.
Nastyboy looks winded!

Childress gets a clinch.
Nastyboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Childress working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Childress throws a big uppercut that drops Nastyboy! More strikes from Childress and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nastyboy lies dazed against the cage as Childress celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Childress !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pills (ranked 4567 p4p, 4475 weight class) and Andre Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pills
vs
Hook

180 cm
21
180
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
280
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Pills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Hook!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pills is trying to defend but Hook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pills is looking to control Hook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pills avoid being mounted?
Well, if Hook 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.
Hook's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pills on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pills tries to get out of the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andre Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pills is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hook controlling the action here.
Pills is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hook stops Pills from getting back to his feet.
Hook performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hook has eaten all the pies!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pills is trying to stand up here but Hook is controlling him well.

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

Hook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pills is trying to defend but Hook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pills wants to get back to his feet.
Pills trying to control here.
Hook is taking a breather. Pills 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pills preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hook takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Hook has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Hook might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pills is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Hook 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.

Hook looking to score a takedown here. Pills is defending well but Hook drives through and ends up in Pills's guard.

Pills has his feet on Hook's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Hook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pills is trying to control but can't.
Hook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pills is looking for a sweep. Hook is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hook seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre Hook has got the better of the ground game so far.
More stalling from Hook.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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.

Hook manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pills on his heels. He'll look to pass Pills's guard now, I'm sure.
Hook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hook is stalling in the full guard.
Pills wants to stand up but Hook is controlling him.
Hook controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hook wants to pass the guard but Pills is keeping the position.
Hook pushing down on Pills's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hook controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pills is looking to control Hook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pills avoid being mounted?
Hook controlling the action here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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

Pills closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hook to the mat! Hook manages to get full guard.
Hook lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pills being controlled here, momentarily.
Hook tries to free his leg and advance position but Pills is retaining full guard.
Pills 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 absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pills's guard.
Hook sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pills is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Hook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pills's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hook gets a double leg takedown into Pills's guard.
Hook tries to free his leg and advance position but Pills is retaining full guard.
Hook is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook passes Pills's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hook controlling the pace.
Hook is continuing to stall.

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.

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

Hook 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.
Hook is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hook with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hook.
Pills trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hook is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Pills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hook looking to pass the guard.
Hook forces his way into half guard.
Hook content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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.
The adventures of Hook the control monster continue. Boring.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hook.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Andre Hook!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Andre Hook!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Andre Hook!

Andre Hook wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrese Tyrese (ranked 4577 p4p, 4629 weight class) and Tiago Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tyrese
vs
Ronaldo

187 cm
23
208
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrese Tyrese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiago Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ronaldo clinches.
Tyrese on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Tyrese jumps into guard, dragging Ronaldo to the mat.
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrese.
Ronaldo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyrese wants to control but Ronaldo passes easily into half guard.
Ronaldo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrese is trying to control but can't.
Ronaldo works his way into full mount!

Ronaldo is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrese avoids the head kick by Ronaldo.

Tyrese closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyrese wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Ronaldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ronaldo wants a takedown.
Tyrese is trying to pull guard but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.

Ronaldo pulls guard successfully.
Tyrese tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronaldo is retaining full guard.
Ronaldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyrese's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo controlling from the top position.
Tyrese working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyrese has wrist control.
Ronaldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ronaldo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Ronaldo stands up.
Tyrese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrese.
Ronaldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyrese circles away quickly and effectively.
Ronaldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyrese pinned against the cage. Tyrese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyrese shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ronaldo sprawls well. Ronaldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyrese gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Tyrese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrese is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ronaldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ronaldo is looking for the big counter here.
Ronaldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyrese fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyrese avoids it really well and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyrese checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Ronaldo clinches up against the cage.

Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo shoots in for a double leg but Tyrese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyrese tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ronaldo manages to circle out of the way.

Tyrese shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ronaldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tyrese dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Tyrese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Tyrese closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ronaldo quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyrese wants to pass to mount but Ronaldo is defending the position.
Tyrese is thwarting Ronaldo's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ronaldo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyrese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyrese trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Tyrese is proving a slippery customer.
Ronaldo is pulling down on Tyrese's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyrese avoids the head kick by Ronaldo.
Tyrese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyrese moves out of range as Ronaldo throws a body kick.
Ronaldo scores with a one two! Tyrese had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Ronaldo pushes Tyrese up against the cage in a clinch.
Ronaldo tries to circle away but Tyrese has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrese is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ronaldo to keep the fight standing.
Ronaldo tries for a takedown but Tyrese manages to get underhooks.
Tyrese slows down the pace here.
Ronaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Tyrese. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tyrese pulls Ronaldo into guard.
Tyrese can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ronaldo controls the pace.
Let's hope that Ronaldo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tyrese keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrese wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ronaldo is now in half guard.
Tyrese is trying to control but Ronaldo manages to pass to mount!
Tyrese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ronaldo on the ground.
Tyrese can't escape the position.
Tyrese is working hard here to advance position.

Ronaldo working for a submission but Tyrese is keeping him at bay.
Tyrese is looking to improve his position but Ronaldo isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Ronaldo get's back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyrese pinned against the cage. Tyrese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ronaldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Ronaldo gets caught flat footed, as Tyrese shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ronaldo kicks Tyrese off and gets to his feet.
Tyrese throws a sloppy head kick and Ronaldo moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Tyrese throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ronaldo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyrese is in Ronaldo's guard.

Ronaldo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!

Ronaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ronaldo tries to circle away but Tyrese has him pinned against the cage.
Tyrese is looking for a takedown.

Tyrese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyrese looks for the body kick but Ronaldo saw that one coming.

Ronaldo has managed to clinch.
Tyrese is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyrese stops a takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Tyrese Tyrese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Ronaldo.
Tyrese is trying to pull guard but Ronaldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but Tyrese won't allow it.
Tyrese is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ronaldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyrese breaks the clinch.

Ronaldo darts in and clinches Tyrese up against the cage.
Tyrese is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ronaldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronaldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyrese pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ronaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ronaldo closes the distance and pushes Tyrese back into the cage.
Ronaldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyrese tries to land a knee to the head but Ronaldo blocks with his arms.
Tyrese is trying to pull guard but Ronaldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo can't break the clinch.
Tyrese is working for takedown but Ronaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ronaldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyrese has him pressed against the cage.

Ronaldo pulls guard.
Tyrese wants to stand but Ronaldo is controlling his posture from full guard.

Ronaldo working for a triangle but Tyrese defends it easily.
Tyrese looking to sit in guard and control but Ronaldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrese can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ronaldo controls the pace.
Ronaldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ronaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ronaldo stands and steps away. Tyrese gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ronaldo avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrese Tyrese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiago Ronaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but Tyrese shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ronaldo 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tiago Ronaldo!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Tiago Ronaldo!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tiago Ronaldo!

Tiago Ronaldo wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vick Venom (ranked 4220 p4p, 4319 weight class) and Sega Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Venom
vs
Genesis

192 cm
23
280
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
280
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vick Venom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sega Genesis !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Genesis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genesis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Venom.

It looks like Sega Genesis has been cut.
Genesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venom shoots in looking for a takedown but Genesis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Venom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Genesis drives through and clinches with Venom against the cage.
Venom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Genesis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Genesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venoms head.

It looks like Vick Venom has been cut.
Genesis is pressed up against the cage. Venom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Genesis down to the mat. Genesis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Venom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Genesis .
Genesis fails to land with a series of punches.
Venom feinted with a counter takedown.
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Genesis .

Venom tries to keep at a distance but Genesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Genesis .
Venom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Genesis is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genesis misses with some punches.
Venom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Genesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
Venom is breathing heavily.
Genesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Venom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Genesis is defending well.
Genesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Genesis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Genesis lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Genesis .
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Genesis fails to land.
Venom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Genesis is defending well.
Genesis lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Genesis .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Genesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Genesis lands a body punch.
Genesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Genesis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Venom up against the cage.
A short left from Genesis .
Genesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venoms head.
Genesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Genesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genesis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Genesis controlling the action here for a moment.
Venom letting Genesis take a breather here.
Genesis continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Venom wants a takedown.
Genesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Genesis lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Genesis .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis is struggling to control the position.
Genesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Venom is rocked!
Genesis working aggressively here.
Oh Venom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Genesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Venom.
Genesis misses with the head strike.
Venom tries to break the clinch but Genesis is controlling the position.
Venom seems to have got his legs back now.
Genesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
Venom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genesis pushes Venom against the cage. Genesis is working some dirty boxing. Genesis pushes off with a quick right hook! Venom goes down! Venom tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Genesis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sega Genesis !