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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax has chosen Infected Mushroom - Heavyweight as his entrance music. Juha Sax has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Colby Sparrow's chin.

Sparrow
vs
Sax

180 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

209 cm
21
279 lbs
0 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colby Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Juha Sax!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sparrow out cold! Sparrow corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juha Sax!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gilstrap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RUSH IRONMAN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Gilstrap could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to RUSH IRONMAN's chin.

Gilstrap
vs
IRONMAN

185 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Gilstrap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, RUSH IRONMAN!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IRONMAN tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilstrap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gilstrap avoids a kick to the body.
Gilstrap misses with a hook.
Gilstrap shoots in but IRONMAN avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gilstrap slips a straight right by IRONMAN.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
IRONMAN throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gilstrap throws a looping overhand right but IRONMAN ducks down to avoid it.
IRONMAN bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilstrap's head.
IRONMAN pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
IRONMAN throws a nice head kick!
IRONMAN displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gilstrap throws out the jab.
IRONMAN fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilstrap manages to avoid it.
IRONMAN misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
IRONMAN ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gilstrap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IRONMAN circles away quickly and effectively.
IRONMAN tries to clinch but Gilstrap moves out of range.
IRONMAN connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
IRONMAN throws a head kick that misses.

Gilstrap drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
IRONMAN is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gilstrap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap with a flurry of punches that miss.
IRONMAN wants to stand and escape but Gilstrap is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IRONMAN can do anything to dispel that myth.
IRONMAN avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilstrap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. IRONMAN is keeping the position for now.
Gilstrap throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
IRONMAN throws a lazy right hand but Gilstrap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gilstrap just misses with a punch to the body.
IRONMAN misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilstrap.
RUSH IRONMAN is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for IRONMAN.
IRONMAN pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
IRONMAN waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilstrap.
A slapping body kick lands there for IRONMAN.
Gilstrap is breathing heavily.
Gilstrap swings for the body but IRONMAN moves out of range.
Gilstrap blocks a head kick by IRONMAN.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IRONMAN rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilstrap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
IRONMAN throws a front kick aimed at Gilstrap's knee but Gilstrap avoids it well.
Gilstrap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as IRONMAN backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Gilstrap misses the target.
Gilstrap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
IRONMAN pulls out of a head kick attempt.
IRONMAN turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
IRONMAN tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilstrap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Gilstrap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IRONMAN throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
IRONMAN pulls out of a head kick attempt.
IRONMAN throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gilstrap counters with a nice uppercut.

Gilstrap shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Gilstrap there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gilstrap pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilstrap postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. IRONMAN looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gilstrap is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. IRONMAN can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
IRONMAN wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gilstrap looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
IRONMAN is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilstrap looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gilstrap putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gilstrap working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gilstrap cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gilstrap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for IRONMAN on the ground.
Gilstrap controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IRONMAN is trying to stand.
IRONMAN takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gilstrap lands a nice shot to the head.
Gilstrap content just to control the position here.
Gilstrap landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IRONMAN trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gilstrap trying to control but IRONMAN is having none of it.
IRONMAN is in a horrible position here. Gilstrap smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gilstrap gets the takedown into side control.
Gilstrap misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gilstrap trying to control the action but IRONMAN is working from the bottom.
Gilstrap working the ground and pound but IRONMAN is defending the strikes.
Gilstrap throws an elbow but IRONMAN slips to the side and avoids it well.

IRONMAN sneaks out the side door and pushes Gilstrap away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
IRONMAN throws the kick towards the body but Gilstrap avoids it.

Gilstrap 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.
IRONMAN is breathing heavily.
Gilstrap forces his way into half guard.

IRONMAN has one foot on Gilstrap's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IRONMAN misses with a series of wild punches.
IRONMAN on the wrong end of a nice jab.
RUSH IRONMAN seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilstrap scores with a three punch combo!
IRONMAN throws a sloppy head kick and Gilstrap moves out of range easily.
IRONMAN throws a leg kick but Gilstrap sees it coming and moves out of range.
RUSH IRONMAN is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
IRONMAN avoids the body shot from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap lands a nice shot that snaps IRONMAN's head back.

Gilstrap scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gilstrap throwing shots but IRONMAN is blocking nicely.
IRONMAN is refusing to be controlled, as Gilstrap sits in half guard.
Gilstrap throwing shots but IRONMAN is blocking nicely.
Gilstrap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gilstrap trying to pass the guard but IRONMAN defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed IRONMAN's head.
Gilstrap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gilstrap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
IRONMAN avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
IRONMAN tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilstrap looks to throw the jab but IRONMAN is out of range.
Gilstrap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Gilstrap both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

IRONMAN gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gilstrap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gilstrap won't allow IRONMAN to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IRONMAN avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chris Gilstrap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IRONMAN is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilstrap is controlling him.
Gilstrap trying to control the position from guard on top but IRONMAN is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilstrap tries to free his leg and advance position but IRONMAN is retaining full guard.
Gilstrap wants to control from the top but IRONMAN keeps moving.

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

Gilstrap closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming IRONMAN to the mat! IRONMAN manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IRONMAN is looking to stand up but Gilstrap isn't so interested in that idea.
Gilstrap passes IRONMAN's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gilstrap landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gilstrap working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on IRONMAN's thigh. IRONMAN counters though and makes it back to full guard.
IRONMAN wants to stand but Gilstrap is controlling the position.
Gilstrap trying to control but IRONMAN is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IRONMAN is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilstrap is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Gilstrap dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

IRONMAN avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gilstrap misses the shot to the body.

IRONMAN gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
IRONMAN preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gilstrap trying to control but IRONMAN is working from the bottom.
Gilstrap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
IRONMAN can't keep his opponent in guard - Gilstrap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

IRONMAN kicks off Gilstrap and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilstrap avoids the head kick by IRONMAN.
IRONMAN pulls out of a head kick attempt.
IRONMAN throws a head kick but Gilstrap moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap throws a shot from downtown. IRONMAN moves away and avoids it.
IRONMAN tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilstrap misses with a looping right.
Gilstrap throws a jab but it's blocked by IRONMAN.
IRONMAN thows a body shot but no joy.
IRONMAN keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap shoots in and drives through. IRONMAN sprawls well.
Gilstrap slips a straight right by IRONMAN.
IRONMAN stuffs the takedown.
Crunch! IRONMAN slams his shin into Gilstrap's torso.
IRONMAN tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilstrap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilstrap misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. IRONMAN darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gilstrap blocks a head kick by IRONMAN.
A punch combination from IRONMAN misses.
Gilstrap moves away from the strike by IRONMAN.
Gilstrap throws a hook but IRONMAN blocks it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as IRONMAN works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilstrap wants to control from the top but IRONMAN keeps moving.
Gilstrap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
IRONMAN wants to stand up but Gilstrap is controlling him.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilstrap misses with a series of wild punches.
IRONMAN steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilstrap.
IRONMAN tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Gilstrap decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in IRONMAN's guard.
Gilstrap is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gilstrap postures up in IRONMAN's guard and throws a big left but IRONMAN blocks it.
Chris Gilstrap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IRONMAN being controlled here, momentarily.
Gilstrap wants to control from the top but IRONMAN keeps moving.
IRONMAN can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gilstrap controls the pace.
RUSH IRONMAN has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilstrap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gilstrap seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down IRONMAN for as long as he can get away with.
Gilstrap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Gilstrap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gilstrap, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Chris Gilstrap!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Chris Gilstrap!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Chris Gilstrap!

Chris Gilstrap wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pasqualito Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawazoe Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasqualito Cortes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cortes
vs
Masato

190 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pasqualito Cortes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kawazoe Masato!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masato throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Masato throws a head kick that misses.
Masato dips to his left and cracks Cortes with an uppercut!
Masato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Masato.
Cortes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masato swivels and escapes.
Pasqualito Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes shoots in for a double leg but Masato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cortes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masato circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasqualito Cortes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masato tries to avoid it but Cortes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masato to the ground. Masato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masato throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Masato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortes shoots for a takedown but Masato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cortes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masato defends it nicely.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Masato.
Masato throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Masato slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes misses with a takedown attempt - Masato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masato sprawls well. Masato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortes gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortes is breathing heavily.
Masato throws a head kick that misses.
Masato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Masato.
Masato leaves Cortes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masato cracks the inside of Cortes's front leg.
Masato scores with a head kick.
Cortes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masato tries to avoid it but Cortes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masato to the ground. Masato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masato lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masato throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Cortes or perhaps it was just good defense by Masato which made him look bad.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masato lands a jab.
Cortes avoids the head kick by Masato.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masato connects with a high kick.
Cortes avoids the head kick by Masato.
Masato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masato misses with a head kick.
Cortes shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Masato.
Masato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cortes.
Masato lands with a slapping head kick.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Masato.
Cortes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Masato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masato throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Masato throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Masato is looking to slow Cortes down with leg kicks.
Masato misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cortes is defended easily by Masato.
Masato misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Masato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masato stuffs the takedown.
Cortes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masato throws a head kick that misses.
Cortes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Masato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kawazoe Masato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cortes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes misses with a takedown attempt - Masato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasqualito Cortes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masato circles away.
Masato looks to land a combination. Cortes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masato misses with a head kick.
Cortes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masato is fending him off so far but Cortes persists. Nope, Masato circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masato sprawls well. Masato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortes gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Masato.
Masato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cortes.
Masato lands a head kick!
Masato throws a nice head kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cortes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Masato scores with a head kick.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt.
Masato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Masato.
Masato throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt.
Masato misses with a head kick.
Masato lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortes's head.
Masato scores with a kick to the body.
Masato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masato but Masato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masato scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masato throws a nice head kick!
Masato stalks Cortes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cortes's face. Cortes staggers backwards, shaken.
Cortes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cortes's head.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masato misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Masato circles away.
Masato throws a head kick that half lands.
Cortes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masato. Masato obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown by Cortes or perhaps it was just good defense by Masato which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Masato.
Masato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masato slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cortes's head.
Masato throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masato.
Masato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cortes misses with a takedown attempt - Masato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kawazoe Masato 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!

Masato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortes.
Cortes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masato is fending him off so far but Cortes persists. Nope, Masato circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cortes is defended easily by Masato.
Masato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cortes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masato connects with a high kick.
Cortes tries for a takedown but Masato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasqualito Cortes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortes.
Masato throws a head kick that Cortes semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Masato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes fails with the takedown.
Masato throws a leg kick which misses Cortes's front leg but catches the back leg as Cortes tries to avoid it.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masato sprawls well. Masato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortes gets slowly back to his feet.
Masato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Masato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kawazoe Masato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Masato.
No luck for Cortes with that takedown attempt.
Cortes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Masato.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Masato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masato throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Cortes has a takedown stuffed.
Masato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes has a takedown stuffed.
Masato scores with a push kick.
Masato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortes.
Masato jabs at Cortes's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Masato.
Masato leaves Cortes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masato.
Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well,Cortes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cortes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Masato thuds his shin into the meat of Cortes's side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortes.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Masato.
Masato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masato sprawls well. Masato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortes gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masato.
Masato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortes. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes avoids the head kick by Masato.
Masato throws a nice head kick!
Cortes fails to land the takedown.
Masato lands a head kick!
Masato scores with a head kick.
Cortes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Masato misses with a body shot.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masato.
Cortes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pasqualito Cortes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawazoe Masato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masato throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kawazoe Masato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masato 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Kawazoe Masato!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kawazoe Masato!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Kawazoe Masato!

Kawazoe Masato wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

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

Jones
vs
Kawajiri

178 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, McGillicuddy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyo Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with a straight right.
McGillicuddy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones punishes Kawajiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Kawajiri looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones misses with a combination
and Kawajiri counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kawajiri digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Kawajiri throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kawajiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones checks a low kick from Kawajiri.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones takes one on the button.
Kawajiri staying out of range there.
A jab from Jones misses.
Kawajiri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Jones misses.
Kawajiri lands with a cross.
Kawajiri lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kawajiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a hook but Kawajiri avoids it easily.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Kawajiri moved out of range nicely.
Kawajiri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones throws the left hand but Kawajiri avoids the punch easily.
Kawajiri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kawajiri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.

It looks like Kyo Kawajiri has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kawajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kawajiri moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A lazy left from Kawajiri finds it's target.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones checks a low kick from Kawajiri.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawajiri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kawajiri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawajiri lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kawajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri lands an overhand right.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Kawajiri lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
Kawajiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawajiri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kawajiri throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Kawajiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones misses with a combination
and Kawajiri counters with a two punch combo.
Jones throws a jab when Kawajiri was well out of range.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kawajiri counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Kawajiri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kawajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri lands with an overhand left.
Jones throws a hook but Kawajiri blocks it.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kawajiri counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Kawajiri to acknowledge the strikes.
Kawajiri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Kawajiri settles back down.
Kawajiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawajiri moves out of range as Jones strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawajiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Kawajiri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kawajiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kawajiri is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kawajiri scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Kawajiri with a hook.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kawajiri scores with a nice strike.
Kawajiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kawajiri scores with a hook.
Kawajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Kawajiri misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Kyo Kawajiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Kawajiri lands.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Jones misses.
Kawajiri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kawajiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Kawajiri counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Kawajiri.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawajiri slips a straight right by Jones.
Kawajiri looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kawajiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Kawajiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kawajiri!
Jones misses with a body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Kawajiri misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Kawajiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawajiri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses with a combination
and Kawajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawajiri cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Kawajiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kawajiri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Kawajiri counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Kawajiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Kawajiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones throws a hook but Kawajiri blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Kawajiri.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawajiri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kawajiri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kawajiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawajiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kawajiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Kawajiri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Kawajiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones throws a hook but Kawajiri blocks it.
Kawajiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawajiri thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawajiri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
A left and a right from Kawajiri both land. Nice combination.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Kawajiri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Kawajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kawajiri jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws the left hand but Kawajiri avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kawajiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawajiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawajiri.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawajiri feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawajiri counters with a nice body shot.
Kawajiri throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from Kawajiri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyo Kawajiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyo Kawajiri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left lands for Kawajiri.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a combination
and Kawajiri counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Kawajiri to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kawajiri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kawajiri.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kawajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kawajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawajiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Kawajiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Jones is rocked!
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawajiri throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Jones stumbling backwards into the cage! Jones bounces back off the cage towards Kawajiri, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kawajiri lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kawajiri celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyo Kawajiri!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between hajime okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Dakira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dakira is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boxer. The key to victory for hajime okita has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

okita
vs
Dakira

180 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

173 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, hajime okita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Dakira!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakira looks for a takedown but okita sprawls well.

Dakira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
okita is trying to control Dakira's posture but Dakira avoids it.
okita is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dakira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Dakira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
okita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
okita is trying to control. Dakira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dakira is looking for a sweep. okita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

okita scores a takedown into full mount!
Dakira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
okita controlling from mount.
Dakira is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
okita is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dakira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dakira is working to get back to half guard.
Dakira is trying to stand.
Dakira is squirming around, avoiding okita's attempts to control the action.
okita prevents Dakira from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
okita unloading with bombs!
okita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
okita prevents Dakira from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dakira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
okita trying to control but Dakira is having none of it.

okita working for a submission but Dakira is keeping him at bay.
okita moves to the back.
Dakira can't escape the position.
okita has Dakira flattened out and is raining down punches.
okita has the hooks in. Dakira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakira breaks okita's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dakira looks gassed!
Dakira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. okita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
okita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dakira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. okita is keeping the position for now.
okita keeping moving, preventing Dakira from controlling successfully.
okita is pulling down on Dakira's head. It's preventing any offense from Dakira, at least for the moment.

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

Dakira got a little sloppy there for a moment and okita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dakira has managed to get both his arms back between okita's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

okita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dakira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dakira wants to control from the top but okita keeps moving.
okita keeping full guard, as Dakira tries to pass.
Dakira trying to control the position from guard on top but okita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dakira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and okita dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

hajime okita dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

okita shoots and misses

and Dakira counters with a single leg into guard. okita didn't expect that.
Dakira trying to control the position from guard on top but okita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

okita looking for a triangle here. Dakira is fighting it but it looks tight! okita pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dakira is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). hajime okita!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osuka Kasumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cage
vs
Kasumia

192 cm
20
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osuka Kasumia!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasumia wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.

Kasumia moves into the clinch.
Cage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kasumia pulls his leg out and moves away.

Cage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage trying to control but Kasumia is working from the bottom.
Kasumia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage throws a strike but Kasumia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kasumia wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Cage is trying to keep Kasumia in close.
Cage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cage thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kasumia to regain full guard.

Cage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kasumia dives on top into guard.

Cage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kasumia escapes and throws Cage's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A control attempt from Cage but he's now mounted!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kasumia trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cage manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Cage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cage tries to roll over but Kasumia keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasumia trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Cage will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasumia looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasumia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasumia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kasumia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kasumia trying to control the position.

Cage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kasumia dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cage looking for a guillotine here but Kasumia defends easily.
Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet.

Cage looking for a guillotine here but Kasumia defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Cage has an active guard here but Kasumia has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cage tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kasumia has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia prevents Cage from getting the reversal.
Kasumia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cage is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Cage tries to hold on but Kasumia postures up.
Kasumia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Cage will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kasumia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasumia avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kasumia tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Kasumia both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Nick Cage has been cut.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Kasumia shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasumia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasumia misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasumia.
Cage staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasumia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasumia tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Kasumia leaves Cage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Cage.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Osuka Kasumia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cage.
Kasumia fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasumia misses with the combination.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasumia looks to clinch

and Cage moves into the clinch.
Kasumia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kasumia misses with a knee strike.
Kasumia tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
Kasumia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cage taking a breather.
Kasumia tries a knee to the head but Cage blocks it.
Kasumia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kasumia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cage's brow.
Kasumia with a knee to the head.
Kasumia misses with a knee to the head.
Kasumia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cage is working for takedown but Kasumia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to score a body lock takedown but Kasumia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasumia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kasumia prevents the takedown attempt.

Cage gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kasumia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cage is controlling him.
Kasumia controls Cage momentarily but Cage frees himself.
Cage forces his way into half guard.

Cage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasumia sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasumia sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cage trying to pass the guard but Kasumia defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kasumia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osuka Kasumia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Nick Cage!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Argon Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Monster by Skillet. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Erikson
vs
Pretorian

193 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Argon Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pretorian tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erikson with a jab.

It looks like Kratus Pretorian has been cut.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erikson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Pretorian to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Erikson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Argon Erikson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton comes to the cage accompanied by Bas Beats. Leg Sweeperton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sweeperton
vs
Gracie

170 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks)

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leg Sweeperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeperton swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Sweeperton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Sweeperton, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Sweeperton against the cage but Sweeperton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Leg Sweeperton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Sweeperton sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Sweeperton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sweeperton as he avoids it easily.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Sweeperton.

Sweeperton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton managing to control the position.
Sweeperton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Sweeperton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sweeperton takes Gracie's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gracie is in trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sweeperton.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sweeperton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sweeperton controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Sweeperton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sweeperton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton controlling from the back.

Gracie showing good submission defense here.

Sweeperton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Sweeperton misses with an elbow to the head.

Sweeperton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sweeperton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.

Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Sweeperton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sweeperton throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Sweeperton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricardo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sweeperton's waist but Sweeperton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Leg Sweeperton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sweeperton is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Sweeperton circles away and we're back to standing.
Sweeperton throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Sweeperton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Sweeperton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Sweeperton misses the shot to the body.
Sweeperton misses with a low kick.
Gracie dives in and grabs Sweeperton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sweeperton pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.

Sweeperton shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sweeperton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Sweeperton trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sweeperton looking to pass the guard.
Sweepertonis looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sweeperton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sweeperton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sweeperton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Sweeperton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!

Sweeperton is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gracie has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sweeperton has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gracie taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sweeperton doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leg Sweeperton!