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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saenchai Sor Kingstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saenchai Sor Kingstar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Ong's chin.

Sor Kingstar
vs
Ong

170 cm
26
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Ong!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Sor Kingstar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sor Kingstar is looking to take a break and control but Ong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sor Kingstar tries to move to mount but Ong blocks the move with his legs.

Ong sneaks out the side door and pushes Sor Kingstar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ong cracks a nice hook into Sor Kingstar's ribs.

Sor Kingstar has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor Kingstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sor Kingstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sor Kingstar wants to get back to striking at distance but Ong won't allow it.
Ong avoiding damage as Sor Kingstar throws knees to the body.
Ong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ong.
Sor Kingstar blocking some punches.
Sor Kingstar avoiding damage.
Sor Kingstar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ong prevents it.
Ong landing knees to the body.
Ong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ong scores with a shoulder strike.
Ong tries to throw a body punch but Sor Kingstar avoids it by throwing Ong back against the cage.
Sor Kingstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sor Kingstar blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ong.
Ong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sor Kingstar has Ong pressed against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor Kingstar tries to break the clinch but Ong is controlling the position.

Sor Kingstar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sor Kingstar shoots for a takedown but Ong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saenchai Sor Kingstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ong scores with a jab to the head.
Sor Kingstar tries to close the distance and clinch but Ong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ong duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sor Kingstar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sor Kingstar trying to control the position but Ong is working away.
Sor Kingstar is breathing heavily.
Ong is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sor Kingstar moves away.
Ong digs a good body shot into Sor Kingstar's ribs.
Nice shot by Ong.
Ong cracks a nice hook into Sor Kingstar's ribs.
Ong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sor Kingstar rather than just go for the knockout.
Ong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sor Kingstar's head.
Ong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sor Kingstar is just out of range.
Ong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ong lunges at Sor Kingstar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sor Kingstar's hand.
Ong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sor Kingstar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sor Kingstar throws out a powerful jab.

Sor Kingstar gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ong sneaks out the side door and pushes Sor Kingstar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ong lands with an overhand left.
Ong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ong cracks Sor Kingstar with a good jab.
Sor Kingstar fails with the takedown
and Ong counters with a straight right hand.
Ong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ong misses with a series of wild punches.
Sor Kingstar misses with a hook.
Ong connects with a body shot.
Bob Ong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ong cracks a nice hook into Sor Kingstar's ribs.
Sor Kingstar shoots in for a double leg but Ong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sor Kingstar moves forwards but Ong connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor Kingstar throws a leg kick but Ong moved away.
Good exchange - Ong coming out on top.
Nice sprawl there from Ong as Sor Kingstar shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saenchai Sor Kingstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Ong lands a lovely overhand right.
Ong lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Ong does it's job there.
Ong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ong.
Ong lands with a right hand.
Sor Kingstar wants to clinch
and Ong counters with a right hand to the body.
Ong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bob Ong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ong with a jab.
Ong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ong wants it to stay on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ong, as that shot connected.
Sor Kingstar throws a combination that misses
and Ong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Ong 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ong lands a body shot.
Ong connects with a jab.
Sor Kingstar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ong to score with a decent uppercut.
Ong scores with a punch to the head.
Sor Kingstar misses with a takedown attempt
and Ong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Sor Kingstar is rocked!
Ong throws the left hand but Sor Kingstar avoids the punch easily.
Sor Kingstar ducks right into an uppercut from Ong.
Oh Sor Kingstar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sor Kingstar ducks right into an uppercut from Ong.
Ong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sor Kingstar seems to have got his legs back now.
Ong works Sor Kingstar's body with a nice hook.
Sor Kingstar shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sor Kingstar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ong scores with a hook to the body. Sor Kingstar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sor Kingstar in his tracks.
Sor Kingstar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ong. That snapped Sor Kingstar's head back.
Saenchai Sor Kingstar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor Kingstar needs to keep his hands up - Ong had a free shot at his head there.
Ong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ong connects with a right hand. Sor Kingstar shakes it off.
Ong sizes up Sor Kingstar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ong slips a straight right by Sor Kingstar.
Ong lands a jab to Sor Kingstar's midsection.
Ong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sor Kingstar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sor Kingstar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sor Kingstar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sor Kingstar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor Kingstar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sor Kingstar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sor Kingstar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ong stuns Sor Kingstar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Ong does it's job there.
Ong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ong lands a jab to Sor Kingstar's midsection.
Sor Kingstar tries to move into range but Ong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Ong. That snapped Sor Kingstar's head back.
Ong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sor Kingstar at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Ong.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sor Kingstar takes one to the chin there.
Saenchai Sor Kingstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ong with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Ong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ong 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Ong!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Yamiyukai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiriko Mayumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mamoru Yamiyukai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Yamiyukai
vs
Mayumi

166 cm
19
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Yamiyukai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kiriko Mayumi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamiyukai scores with a shot to the body.
Yamiyukai jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamiyukai lands with a good body shot.
Yamiyukai digs a good hook to Mayumi's body.
Mayumi misses with a body kick.
Mayumi throws a sloppy head kick and Yamiyukai moves out of range easily.
Yamiyukai slips a jab from Mayumi.
Yamiyukai lands a nice looking body shot.
Mayumi swinging wildly here.
Yamiyukai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamiyukai doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayumi circles away.
Mayumi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayumi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yamiyukai scores with a shot to the body.
Yamiyukai punishes Mayumi's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamiyukai tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayumi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamiyukai avoids the head kick by Mayumi.
Yamiyukai is looking to wear down Mayumi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamiyukai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamiyukai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayumi looks gassed!
Yamiyukai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayumi at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayumi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Yamiyukai clinches up against the ropes.
Mayumi wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamiyukai won't allow it.
Mayumi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mayumi wants to break free but Yamiyukai has control.
Yamiyukai scores with a hook to the body.
Yamiyukai scores with a hook to the body.
Yamiyukai lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamiyukai is leaning against Mayumi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Yamiyukai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamiyukai lands a body shot.
Yamiyukai lands with a right to the head.
Yamiyukai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamiyukai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayumi backwards.
Yamiyukai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yamiyukai lands a shot to the body.
Yamiyukai is leaning against Mayumi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamiyukai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamiyukai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayumi.
A short uppercut from Yamiyukai.
Nice body punch from Yamiyukai.
Yamiyukai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayumi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamiyukai.
Yamiyukai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yamiyukai lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Yamiyukai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamiyukai lands a nice uppercut.
Yamiyukai lands a body punch.
Yamiyukai lands a shot to the body.
Yamiyukai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayumi.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamiyukai.
Yamiyukai lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Yamiyukai.
A short body shot lands from Yamiyukai as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yamiyukai.
Yamiyukai lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamiyukai scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Mayumi is rocked!
Yamiyukai dips a shoulder and cracks Mayumi with a mighty uppercut! Mayumi falls back against the ropes and Yamiyukai unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mayumi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yamiyukai screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Yamiyukai!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jongwoo Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Cid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cid
vs
Park

175 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
22
147 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jongwoo Park!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Park!
Cid misses with a low kick.
Cid ducks under a wild hook from Park.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cid.
Cid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Park doesn't seem bothered though.
Cid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Cid.
Park pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Park throws a looping overhand right but Cid ducks down to avoid it.
Park motions for Cid to come forward. Park throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Park looks to land a right hand but Cid moved out of range.
Park chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cid can pounce on him.
Cid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Park swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cid counters with a body kick.
Cid throws out a leg kick but Park moves out of range and Cid only half commits.
Cid pushes Park away with a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Park checks a leg kick.
Cid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Park if he has to take too many more of those.
Jongwoo Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Park walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cid avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid throws a sloppy head kick and Park moves out of range easily.
Cid connects with a solid leg kick.
Park steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cid. That one must have hurt.
Cid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cid misses with a head kick.
Park looks to score with a jab to the body but Cid is just out of range.
Cid scores with a leg kick.
Park uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cid.
Cid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cid scores with a leg kick.
Park takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Park.
Cid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cid misses the shot to the body.
Park blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Park. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cid looks to score with a jab to the body but Park is just out of range.
Park thows a body shot but no joy.
Park blocks a jab.
Cid is looking to chop away at Park's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid lands with a nice body kick.
Cid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cid. That's going to slow Park down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Park. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Park stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cid.
Park fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cid is out of range.
Park uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cid.
Cid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Park just misses with a punch to the body.
Park throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cid.
Cid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Park rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Park misses with a double jab.
Cid takes a swing at Park's ribcage but misses.
Cid avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cid.
Park looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Park bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cid, right into the meat.
Park avoids the head kick by Cid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Park checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cid motions for Park to come forward. Cid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Park misses with a hook. Cid ducked under it nicely.
Cid wants to land a leg kick but Park is out of range.
Park jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cid wants to land a leg kick but Park is out of range.
Cid throws a chopping leg kick but Park manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Cid clinches up with Park and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jongwoo Park has been cut.
Cid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Park goes for a takedown attempt but Cid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cid is looking to land body kicks.
Park takes a kick to the side of the head.
Park throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cid. That's going to slow Park down.
Cid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Park. That did some damage!
Park has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cid.
Park throws a combination. Cid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Park's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Park.
Park throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Park tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Park throws a series of punches but Cid moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Park. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Cid coming out on top.
Park throws a shot from downtown. Cid moves away and avoids it.
Cid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Park is out of range.
Cid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cid throws a hook to the side of Park's head but Park sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cid slips under a jab.
Cid slips a jab and a cross from Park.
Cid looks to score with a jab to the body but Park is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Park checks the leg kick.
A combination from Park does no damage.
Park throws a hook to the side of Cid's head but Cid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Park.
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!
A low kick from Park misses
and Cid counters with a big head kick but Park shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Cid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jongwoo Park's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Park will feel that in the morning.
Park misses the jab.
Cid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cid throws a leg kick that misses.
Park throws a hook to the side of Cid's head but Cid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Park misses with a straight left.
Park dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cid misses with a body kick.
Cid throws a front kick aimed at Park's knee but Park avoids it well.
Park misses with a wild combination.
Jongwoo Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Park takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cid ducks under a wild hook from Park.
Cid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Park with a nice cross.
Cid scores with a leg kick.
Cid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Park stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Park throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Park is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cid.
Crunch! Cid slams his shin into Park's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Cid closes the distance and pushes Park back into the ropes.
Cid lands a damaging elbow.
Cid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Park can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Cid.

That has opened up Jongwoo Park's cut even more.
Cid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cid lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Cid.
A knee to the head by Cid.

Park is rocked!
Cid lands an elbow just above Park 's eye.
Park is still on wobbly legs! Can Cid finish him?

The cut above Jongwoo Park's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Park's face.
Cid pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Park! Cid unloads with more strikes and Park sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Cid!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinwi Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragna Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo comes into the arena with Let's go! blaring out of the sound system. Kisaragi has chosen Last of the Mohicans as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ragna Kisaragi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Bolo
vs
Kisaragi

190 cm
28
215 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

182 cm
28
218 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Tokyo Defiance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinwi Bolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragna Kisaragi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolo misses with a straight right.
Bolo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Bolo.
Kisaragi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolo.
A punch combination from Kisaragi misses.
No luck for Kisaragi with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Kisaragi.
Bolo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bolo duly obliges.
Kisaragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolo throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Kisaragi misses its intended target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bolo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisaragi.
Kisaragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bolo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kisaragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolo circles away.
Shinwi Bolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragna Kisaragi.
Bolo throws a combination. Kisaragi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Ragna Kisaragi has been cut.
Bolo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisaragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kisaragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolo circles away.
Bolo throws a combination that misses

so Kisaragi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kisaragi trying to control but Bolo is working from the bottom.
Bolo is looking to stand up but Kisaragi isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kisaragi.
Bolo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bolo trying to control from Kisaragi's half guard. Kisaragi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bolo is looking to stand up but Kisaragi won't let him.
Bolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kisaragi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi keeping moving, preventing Bolo from controlling successfully.
Bolo is stalling in the full guard.
Bolo is looking to stand up but Kisaragi won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kisaragi scores with a hook to the body. Bolo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolo throws a hook but Kisaragi avoids it easily.
Bolo misses with an uppercut. Kisaragi saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Kisaragi. Beautiful body shot.
Bolo is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kisaragi scores with a four punch combination!
Kisaragi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolo misses with a combination

and Kisaragi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kisaragi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragna Kisaragi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ragna Kisaragi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Kisaragi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolo as he jumps to the side.

Kisaragi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kisaragi throws a strike aimed at the side of Bolo's head but Bolo avoids it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bolo is pushing Kisaragi's head away, looking to escape. Kisaragi manages to hold on to the position though.
Kisaragi working the ground and pound.

Kisaragi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bolo to his feet.
Kisaragi avoids the head kick by Bolo.
Kisaragi lands with a hook. Bolo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kisaragi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bolo sprawls well. Bolo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kisaragi gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisaragi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisaragi.
The crowd cheers as Kisaragi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolo doesn't seem phased though.
Bolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisaragi ducks under a wild hook from Bolo.
Bolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kisaragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shinwi Bolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragna Kisaragi.
Kisaragi shoots for a takedown but Bolo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kisaragi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolo rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kisaragi dives in and grabs Bolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bolo pushes down on Kisaragi's head and hops out.
Kisaragi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kisaragi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kisaragi lands with a good body shot.
Bolo thuds a left hand into Kisaragi's body.
Kisaragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolo throws the left hand but Kisaragi avoids the punch easily.
Kisaragi shoots in for a takedown but Bolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi with a poor takedown
and Bolo counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Kisaragi does it's job there.
Bolo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shinwi Bolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kisaragi moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Bolo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolo throws a leg kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Bolo tries to clinch but Kisaragi moves out of range.
Bolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Kisaragi misses.
Kisaragi misses with a wild body shot.
Kisaragi blocks a jab.
Kisaragi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolo throws a head kick but Kisaragi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragna Kisaragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ragna Kisaragi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kisaragi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bolo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kisaragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kisaragi shoots for a takedown but Bolo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bolo swings for the body but Kisaragi moves out of range.
Kisaragi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolo's head backwards.
Kisaragi misses with a few strikes there.

Kisaragi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kisaragi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bolo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisaragi controls the position.
Kisaragi throws an elbow but Bolo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bolo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolo is refusing to be controlled, as Kisaragi sits in half guard.
Kisaragi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bolo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kisaragi is staying active underneath Bolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ragna Kisaragi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolo is looking to stall here but Kisaragi recovers full guard.
Bolo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kisaragi is retaining full guard.
Kisaragi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bolo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi with shots to the head and body - Bolo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kisaragi working Bolo over with strikes here.
Kisaragi working the ground and pound effectively.
Kisaragi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shinwi Bolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolo is in a horrible position here. Kisaragi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kisaragi lands a big elbow.
Kisaragi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kisaragi trying to control but Bolo is having none of it.
Bolo is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolo wants to hold on but Kisaragi pushes him away.
Kisaragi controlling the pace for now.
Bolo tries to hold on but Kisaragi pushes him away.
Kisaragi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!

Kisaragi working for a submission but Bolo is keeping him at bay.
Kisaragi lands a heavy elbow.
Bolo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kisaragi has a good base and remains in mount.
Kisaragi tries to control but Bolo wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragna Kisaragi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kisaragi 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 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragna Kisaragi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikami Teru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narima Koga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Teru
vs
Koga

193 cm
25
213 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikami Teru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Narima Koga!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koga tries to close the distance and clinch but Teru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Mikami Teru has been cut.
Koga wants to clinch.
Koga doesn't manage to clinch there - Teru circles away.
Koga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Teru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teru blocks a head kick by Koga.
Narima Koga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teru swats away the attempt to clinch by Koga.
Koga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Teru shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teru slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Teru wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koga tries to kick Teru off but Teru keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Teru slows the pace down in half guard.
Teru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koga's head.
Teru is taking a breather. Koga 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Koga pushes Teru off looking to stand but Teru dives back in and keeps control.
Teru takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Teru'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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mikami Teru.
Koga fails with an attempt to clinch.

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.
Koga tries to close the distance and clinch but Teru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koga throws a right hand that Teru ducks under and follows up with a left that Teru also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Teru finds it's target.
A lazy left from Teru finds it's target.
Koga tries to clinch up.
Koga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teru swats away the attempt to clinch by Koga.
Koga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koga is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Teru throws a right hand that Koga ducks under and follows up with a left that Koga also avoids with ease.
Koga tries to clinch up but Teru circles away and keeps his distance.
Koga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koga pinned against the cage. Koga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koga tries to clinch but Teru is having none of it.
Koga is looking to clinch but Teru is avoiding it.
Koga misses with a combination
and Teru counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Koga finds it's way through Teru's defenses.
Koga wants to clinch up but Teru keeps it at a distance.
Koga tries to clinch but Teru moves away
and Teru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga wants to clinch up but Teru keeps it at a distance.
Teru swats away the attempt to clinch by Koga.
Koga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koga darts in trying to clinch
and Teru counters with a right hand to the body.
Teru keeps the fight on the outside.
Teru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koga tries a head kick but it misses.
Koga wants to clinch but Teru slips to the side
and Teru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teru keeps the fight on the outside.
Koga defending well as Teru loads up on a big left hand.
Koga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koga closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Teru counter with a right hand.
Koga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koga tries to clinch
and Teru counters with a nice uppercut.
Teru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koga fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Teru.
Narima Koga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koga misses with a shot to the body
and Teru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koga slips under a jab from Teru.
Koga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Teru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koga closes the distance but Teru moves to the side

and Teru counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Teru 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.
Teru is looking to stand up but Koga won't let him.
Teru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Teru is pushing down on Koga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koga is fighting to maintain full guard but Teru has managed to sneak the leg through.

Teru decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koga wants to clinch up but Teru keeps it at a distance.
Teru misses with a looping right.
Teru throws a lazy right hand but Koga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teru looks to land a combination but Koga avoids it well.
Koga darts in trying to clinch

so Teru counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koga is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Teru dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teru moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikami Teru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikami Teru's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Koga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teru circles away from the clinch attempt
and Teru counters with a nice uppercut.
Teru scores with a decent looking hook.
Koga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teru counters with a left to the body.
Teru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teru takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga stalks Teru and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Teru's face. Teru staggers backwards, shaken.
Teru misses the shot to the body.
Koga looks to clinch
and Teru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Teru throws a sloppy body shot
and Koga counters with a left and a right that stings Teru.

Mikami Teru's cut is getting worse.
A head kick by Koga misses
and Teru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teru scores with a jab to the head.
Koga wants to clinch up but Teru keeps it at a distance.
Koga misses with a head kick.
Koga is looking to clinch but Teru is avoiding it.
Koga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koga wants to clinch but Teru slips to the side

and Teru counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Teru stands up.
Koga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Teru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Teru tests Koga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koga clinches but Teru breaks the clinch
and Teru counters with a stiff right hand.
Koga throws a sloppy head kick and Teru moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koga is looking to clinch.
Koga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Teru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teru throws a lazy right hand but Koga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Koga clinches up against the ropes.
Koga misses with a knee to the head.
Teru working hard to break the clinch.
Koga looking to throw knees to the head but Teru is blocking nicely.
Koga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teru managing to block the knees to the body from Koga.
Koga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koga tries a knee to the head but Teru blocks it.
Koga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koga misses with a knee strike.
Koga lands a knee to the head.
Narima Koga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koga is trying to maintain a safe position but Teru gets an underhook and turns Koga into the ropes.
Koga misses with a knee strike.
Koga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Teru blocks it with crossed arms.

Teru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koga misses with a combination
and Teru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Teru lands with a nice body punch.
Mikami Teru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teru throws the left hand but Koga avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koga darts in trying to clinch
and Teru counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikami Teru.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teru, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikami Teru!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rocky Theme. 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.

Johnson
vs
Malik

200 cm
28
272 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alejandro Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Malik!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Malik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
A combination from Malik does no damage.

Malik drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Malik is looking for the KO!

Johnson is rocked!

It looks like Alejandro Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson leaves his chin hanging out and Malik seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Johnson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Malik!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Guarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Roundhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roundhouse is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Good Girls Gone Bad by Cobra Starship. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Guarino
vs
Roundhouse

172 cm
24
172 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

169 cm
27
182 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trey Guarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devin Roundhouse!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guarino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roundhouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Roundhouse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roundhouse.
Guarino misses with a double jab.
Guarino throws a series of punches but Roundhouse moves out of range.
Guarino cracks the inside of Roundhouse's front leg.
Guarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roundhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Guarino.
Guarino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guarino staying out of range there.
Roundhouse blocks a jab.
Guarino throws a series of punches but Roundhouse avoids them all with ease.
Roundhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Guarino shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roundhouse manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roundhouse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guarino stopping the sweep attempt from Roundhouse.

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

Guarino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roundhouse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roundhouse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundhouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Trey Guarino!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slide has chosen Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peterson
vs
Slide

193 cm
24
280 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

203 cm
23
269 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Slide!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Slide. Slide gets slowly back to his feet.

Slide shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Slide was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Peterson stops Slide from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Slide goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Peterson is on top in guard.
Peterson wants to get up but he can't break Slide's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slide looking for a sweep. Not yet Slide, not yet.
Peterson wants to stand but Slide is controlling his posture from full guard.
Slide keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Slide controlling Peterson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson wants to get up but he can't break Slide's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slide looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
Peterson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Slide tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slide shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Gary Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.

Slide shoots in and bounces Peterson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Slide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Slide from controlling successfully.

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

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

Peterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slide is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peterson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide looks to move to half guard but instead Peterson has passed into mount! Damn!
Slide slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Peterson is keen to just control but Slide is a slippery customer.
It looks like Peterson is going to stand back up.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slide does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slide tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.

Slide looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Peterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slide has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slide wants to get back to full guard but Peterson has passed into side control.

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.
Slide sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Peterson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Slide to get to his feet.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Slide tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slide looks gassed!
A left and a right from Peterson both land. Nice combination.

Slide closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slide taking a break here but Peterson is having none of it and regains half guard.

Peterson kicks off Slide and gets to his feet.
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 Gary Peterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slide is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slide shoots in and drives through. Peterson sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Peterson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peterson!
Peterson tries to bum rush Slide with a series of wild strikes but Slide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Peterson lands a left and a right that send Slide crashing to the mat, dazed. Peterson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Slide is rocked!
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slide is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slide seems to have recovered his senses.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Slide avoids it well.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Peterson connects with a looping right hand.
Gary Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Slide moves out of range.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Slide fails with a takedown attempt.
Gary Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slide circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Slide is breathing heavily.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Slide avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slide takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Slide bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson lunges at Slide with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slide's hand.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Slide. Slide gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Slide avoids it well.
Slide dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Slide, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gary Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slide.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slide tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Slide moves out of range.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Slide avoids it well.
Peterson lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slide fails to land the takedown.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Slide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson lands a jab-cross combination.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Peterson.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Peterson duly obliges.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Slide moves out of range.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Slide shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peterson sprawls well. Peterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slide gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson lands with a nice combination. Slide backs away looking to recover.
Peterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Nice combo by Peterson! Oh, that's hurt him - Slide falls to the canvas and Peterson follows him into side control.
Slide tries to bench press Peterson off him but Peterson keeps the position.

Peterson decides to stand back up. Peterson steps back and let's Slide get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Peterson lands a left and a right that send Slide crashing to the mat, dazed. Peterson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Slide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson connects with a single shot there.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slide.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Peterson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slide has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slide.
Peterson misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slide shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slide dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a nice combination. Slide backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Peterson scores with a four punch combination!
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Slide on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Peterson.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Peterson. That snapped Slide's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Slide closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peterson to the mat! Peterson manages to get full guard.
Slide looking to pass the guard.
Slide is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Peterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Peterson looks to land a combination but Slide avoids it well.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.
Slide fails with a takedown attempt.
Slide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slide off to one side.
Slide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson with a nice cross.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slide can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Slide slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Slide didn't see that one coming.
Slide looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gary Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peterson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slide walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peterson scores with a three punch combo!
Slide is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slide fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peterson scores with a three punch combo!
Peterson jabs Slide right on the nose. Slide blinks but takes it well.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Peterson lands a left and a right that send Slide crashing to the mat, dazed. Peterson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Peterson lands with a big left! Slide is wobbled badly! Peterson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Slide to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gary Peterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Starikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Starikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Pan's chin.

Starikov
vs
Pan

169 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Starikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starikov stuns Pan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Starikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pan, pushing him back against the ropes.
Starikov tries to work over Pan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pan backwards.
Starikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pan backwards.
Starikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pan or not.
Pan can't break the clinch.
Pan prevents a body shot from Starikov.
Starikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pan's elbow.
Starikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pan prevents a body shot from Starikov.
Starikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starikov misses with a punch to the body.
Starikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Pan is rocked!
Nice body punch from Starikov - that landed with a thud.
Pan is still on wobbly legs! Can Starikov finish him?
Starikov is working Pan over against the ropes.
Starikov dips a shoulder and cracks Pan with a mighty uppercut! Pan falls back against the ropes and Starikov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Starikov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Starikov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daisaku Ikeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adaephon Delat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adaephon Delat has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daisaku Ikeda's chin.

Ikeda
vs
Delat

189 cm
23
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisaku Ikeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adaephon Delat!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delat misses with a low kick.
Ikeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delat swivels and escapes.
Ikeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delat but Delat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ikeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delat.
Ikeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delat manages to avoid it.
Ikeda avoids the head kick by Delat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ikeda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisaku Ikeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delat misses with a low kick.
Delat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Adaephon Delat has been cut.
Ikeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delat's waist but Delat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ikeda off to one side.
Delat throws a head kick that misses.
Delat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Delat lands a big head kick that sends Ikeda to the canvas! Delat follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adaephon Delat!