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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akiro Akimodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Penguin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Akimodo
vs
Penguin

180 cm
19
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akiro Akimodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akimodo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penguin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Akimodo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penguin controls Akimodo momentarily but Akimodo frees himself.
Akimodo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penguin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akimodo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akimodo being controlled here momentarily.
Akimodo looking to sit in guard and control but Penguin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Akimodo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Penguin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penguin stopping the sweep attempt from Akimodo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin landing with the ground and pound.

Penguin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penguin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penguin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penguin advances to half guard.
Penguin is looking to take a break and control but Akimodo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akimodo is trying to maintain the position but Penguin is very close to passing his half guard.
Penguin is looking to take a break and control but Akimodo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akimodo is trying to stand up here but Penguin is controlling him well.
Penguin drops an elbow to the side of Akimodo's head.
Akimodo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Penguin trying to pass the guard but Akimodo defending well.
Penguin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penguin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Akimodo working to try and regain half guard.
Penguin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penguin content just to control the position here.
I looks like Penguin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin wants to control the pace but Akimodo is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penguin lands a heavy elbow.
Penguin looking to control but Akimodo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penguin lands a big shot there that rocks Akimodo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akimodo is trying to escape the mount.
Akimodo is breathing heavily.

Penguin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akimodo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akimodo shrugs it off.
Akimodo is looking to improve his position but Penguin isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penguin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Akimodo is surviving well by controlling Penguin's body position as best he can.
Penguin lands a big shot there that rocks Akimodo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Penguin controlling the pace for now.
Penguin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Akimodo is looking to improve his position but Penguin isn't that keen on the idea.
Penguin with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Penguin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Akimodo tries to clinch

and Penguin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Penguin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Akimodo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Penguin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Penguin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Penguin misses with a takedown attempt

and Akimodo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akimodo.
Penguin has his hands on Akimodo's head, controlling the position.
Penguin keeping moving, preventing Akimodo from controlling successfully.
Akimodo tries to stand but Penguin is controlling from the bottom.
Penguin is pulling down on Akimodo's head. It's preventing any offense from Akimodo, at least for the moment.
Penguin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akimodo's guard.
Penguin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Darth Penguin.
Horrible takedown by Penguin or perhaps it was just good defense by Akimodo which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akimodo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Darth Penguin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penguin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akimodo manages to get himself to full guard.
Penguin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Penguin connects with a couple of short punches.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo preventing the sweep.
Penguin pulls Akimodo in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Penguin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Penguin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akimodo manages to get himself to full guard.
Penguin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Akimodo is looking to reverse the position.

Penguin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akimodo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penguin trying to control the position but Akimodo is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo is trying to get back to half guard.
Akimodo pushes Penguin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Penguin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Penguin lands some shots froms side control.
Penguin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akimodo some visible discomfort.
Penguin lands a few punches from side control.
Akimodo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Penguin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Akimodo is looking to regain half guard here but Penguin keeps moving and retains side control.

Penguin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akimodo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penguin trying to control the position but Akimodo is working away.

Penguin decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Penguin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Penguin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Penguin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akimodo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Penguin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akimodo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akimodo shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Penguin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Penguin misses with a takedown attempt

and Akimodo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Akimodo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penguin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penguin managing to control the position.
Akimodo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Penguin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Akimodo is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimodo is bucking up trying to escape but Penguin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Penguin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Penguin controlling his opponent.

Penguin has hold of Akimodo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Akimodo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Penguin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Akimodo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Penguin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penguin stands and throws Akimodo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Penguin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Akimodo down.
Penguin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Akimodo!

Penguin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akimodo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penguin prevents Akimodo from getting the reversal.
Akimodo is working hard here to advance position.

Penguin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Akimodo tries to reverse the position but Penguin maintains control.
Akimodo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo working to try and regain half guard.
Akimodo is in a horrible position here. Penguin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Penguin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Akimodo is in a horrible position here. Penguin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Penguin lands a big shot there that rocks Akimodo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akiro Akimodo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akimodo is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akimodo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Penguin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penguin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akimodo?
Penguin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penguin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Akimodo is trying to escape the mount.
Penguin won't let Akimodo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akimodo is bucking up trying to escape but Penguin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Penguin wants to control the pace but Akimodo is squirming around nicely.
Darth Penguin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penguin looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Penguin!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent El Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Taco has chosen I wanna be a billionaire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jong
vs
El Taco

185 cm
26
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent El Taco!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Taco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jong's head.
Jong swings for the body but El Taco moves out of range.
Jong misses with a body shot.
Jong misses with a few strikes there.
Jong swings for the body but El Taco moves out of range.

El Taco closes the distance and clinches.
Jong wants to stall.
Jong takes a knee right on the jaw!
El Taco blocking some punches.

El Taco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jong uses from the top position.
El Taco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Taco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Taco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jong passes El Taco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jong trying to control from half guard but El Taco is working away.
El Taco gets back to full guard.
El Taco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jong's guard.
Jong looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Taco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
El Taco with a nice head shot there.

Jong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Taco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jong is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jong keeping moving, preventing El Taco from controlling successfully.
Jong working a defensive guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jong lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

El Taco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jong regains half guard.
El Taco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Taco is trying to control. Jong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Taco.
Jong wants to control but El Taco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Taco looks gassed!
El Taco distracts Jong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. El Taco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. El Taco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jong is on top in guard.
Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but El Taco is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong trying to control but El Taco is working from the bottom.

El Taco working for a triangle but Jong defends it easily.
Jong pushes down on El Taco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jong moves nicely into side control.

Jong is working to tighten is grip on El Taco's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. El Taco has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jong is really squeezing tight and eventually El Taco passes out! Jong breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kim Jong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aang Havatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Havatar
vs
Stevens

175 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aang Havatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randal Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havatar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Havatar thows a body shot but no joy.
Havatar takes one on the button.

Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Havatar wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Havatar is trying to maintain the position but Stevens is very close to passing his half guard.

Havatar actively working from the bottom here.
Havatar is looking to get back to full guard here but Stevens has managed to pass to side control instead.
Havatar is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havatar is working hard here to advance position.
Stevens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Havatar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens working Havatar over with strikes here.

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.
Havatar is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Havatar tries to reverse the position but Stevens maintains control.
Stevens looking to control but Havatar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Havatar tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havatar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Havatar tries to reverse the position but Stevens maintains control.
Stevens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stevens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Havatar is working to get back to half guard.
Stevens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Havatar tries to hold on but Stevens postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Havatar is looking to escape.
Stevens prevents Havatar from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havatar wants to control but Stevens is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevens thows a body shot but no joy.
Havatar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Havatar misses with a takedown attempt

and Stevens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Havatar!
Stevens avoids the attempt from Havatar to control.
Havatar tries to reverse the position but Stevens maintains control.
Stevens scoring with strikes but Havatar is staying in there.
Havatar regains half guard.
Havatar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Havatar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Havatar looking to control.

Havatar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Havatar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Havatar's legs - danger averted.
Havatar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Havatar is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
Havatar trying to control the position.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Havatar.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Stevens postures up.

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

Havatar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Havatar keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

Havatar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stevens passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Havatar tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.

Havatar looking for submissions off his back.

Havatar actively working from the bottom here.
Havatar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randal Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick from Havatar.
Havatar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Stevens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Havatar sprawls well initially but Stevens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stevens perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Havatar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
Havatar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stevens manages to pass to mount!
Stevens controlling from mount.
Havatar is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Havatar is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Havatar is looking to escape.
Havatar tries to reverse the position but Stevens maintains control.
Havatar tries to hold on but Stevens postures up.
Aang Havatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randal Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevens working Havatar over with strikes here.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Havatar is looking to escape.
Havatar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Havatar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Havatar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Havatar looking for subs off his back but Stevens has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Havatar is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Havatar looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Havatar is defending well.

Havatar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Havatar wants to get back to full guard but Stevens has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevens prevents Havatar from getting the reversal.
Stevens landing punches.
Stevens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randal Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Stevens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prayuth Prasarthinpima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viper Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viper Killer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Prayuth Prasarthinpima's chin.

Prasarthinpima
vs
Killer

180 cm
20
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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, Prayuth Prasarthinpima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viper Killer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prasarthinpima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prasarthinpima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prasarthinpima throws a knee to the head but misses.

Prasarthinpima breaks the clinch.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prasarthinpima misses with a leg kick.
Killer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Prasarthinpima misses with a low kick.
Prasarthinpima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Prasarthinpima throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Prasarthinpima throws a low kick but Killer avoids it.
Prasarthinpima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prasarthinpima.
Killer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prasarthinpima.
Killer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Prayuth Prasarthinpima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Prasarthinpima swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasarthinpima avoids the body shot from Killer.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prasarthinpima was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Prasarthinpima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Prasarthinpima.
Killer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Prasarthinpima is rocked!
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Prasarthinpima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Prasarthinpima misses with a low kick.
Prasarthinpima is looking to clinch.
Prasarthinpima tries to land a leg kick but Killer saw it coming and moves away.
Prasarthinpima walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Killer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prasarthinpima.
Prasarthinpima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prasarthinpima misses with a head kick.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prasarthinpima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Killer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prasarthinpima throws a head kick that misses.
Prasarthinpima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Killer.
An inside leg kick from Prasarthinpima misses.
Prasarthinpima throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer lands with a big left! Prasarthinpima is wobbled badly! Killer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Prasarthinpima to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Viper Killer!

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pop
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ciaran Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Krijic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farrell comes to the cage accompanied by Sharky Doyles - Broad Black Brimmer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Farrell
vs
Krijic

185 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 Hilo, Ciaran Farrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bojan Krijic!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrell slips a jab and a cross from Krijic.
Krijic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farrell.
Krijic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krijic leaves Farrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krijic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farrell. Farrell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krijic throws a series of punches but Farrell avoids them all with ease.
Krijic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farrell.

Farrell darts in and clinches Krijic up against the cage.
Farrell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krijic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Farrell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Farrell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krijic regains guard.
Farrell thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Krijic is retaining full guard.

Farrell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krijic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krijic has escaped and now he's on top!
Farrell trying to keep a closed guard but Krijic is proving a slippery customer.
Krijic wants to get up but he can't break Farrell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Farrell wants to stand and escape but Krijic is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Krijic stands up and waves to Farrell to follow him.
Krijic looks to score with a jab to the body but Farrell is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some wild striking there from Krijic.
Farrell blocks a jab.
Farrell slips a jab and a cross from Krijic.
Krijic thuds a left hand into Farrell's body.

Farrell feints and as Krijic raises his hands in defense, Farrell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krijic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farrell thows a big elbow that misses.
Krijic keeping moving, preventing Farrell from controlling successfully.
Krijic wants to stand but Farrell is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krijic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farrell won't allow Krijic to get back to his feet.
Farrell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krijic is keeping the position for now.
Krijic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krijic keeping moving, preventing Farrell from controlling successfully.

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.
Farrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Krijic is retaining full guard.

Farrell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farrell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Farrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krijic is keeping the position for now.
Farrell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krijic wants to stand but Farrell is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krijic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krijic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Farrell avoids the body shot from Krijic.
Krijic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krijic throws a looping overhand right but Farrell ducks down to avoid it.
Krijic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krijic. Farrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krijic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Farrell misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrell moves away from the strike by Krijic.
Krijic lands a slapping body shot.
Krijic swings for the body but Farrell moves out of range.
Farrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krijic's waist but Krijic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farrell off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Krijic misses its intended target.
Krijic missing with a left hand there. Farrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ciaran Farrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krijic misses with a hook.
Krijic throws a looping overhand right but Farrell ducks down to avoid it.
Krijic throws a nice looking combination but Farrell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Farrell instigates a clinch.
Farrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krijic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farrell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krijic looks to land a right hand but Farrell moved out of range.
Farrell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bojan Krijic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krijic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Farrell counters by clinching up.
Krijic has Farrell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Farrell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Farrell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciaran Farrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krijic tries to pull guard but Farrell won't allow it.

Farrell breaks the clinch.
Farrell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krijic tries to avoid it but Farrell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krijic to the ground. Krijic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Farrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krijic just misses with a punch to the body.
Farrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krijic throws out the jab.
Krijic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krijic dives in and grabs Farrell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farrell pushes down on Krijic's head and hops out.
Krijic is breathing heavily.
Farrell takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krijic misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krijic.
Krijic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krijic throws a shot to the body.

Farrell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Farrell scores with a shot to the side of Krijic's head.
Krijic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farrell.

Farrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krijic throws a shot from downtown. Farrell moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Krijic misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krijic misses the jab.

Farrell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krijic was covering up waiting for the punch and Farrell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Farrell scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krijic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farrell won't allow Krijic to get back to his feet.
Farrell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bojan Krijic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Farrell misses with a shot to the body
and Krijic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krijic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farrell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krijic lands a nice shot that snaps Farrell's head back.
Krijic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krijic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krijic swings away with a body shot that misses

and Farrell counters with a takedown into side control.
Farrell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Farrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farrell is working Krijic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krijic is trying to get back to his feet.
Krijic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krijic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Farrell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krijic is avoiding damage well.

Farrell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Farrell trying to control the position but Krijic is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krijic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krijic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farrell tries to clinch up.
Krijic throws a combination that misses

and Farrell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell looking to pass the guard.
Farrell slips nicely into half guard.
Farrell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krijic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farrell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krijic defending well though.
Krijic is refusing to be controlled, as Farrell sits in half guard.
Krijic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Farrell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krijic defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krijic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Krijic throws a combination that misses

and Farrell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Farrell lands a hook that snaps the head of Krijic backwards.

Farrell tightens his grip and picks Krijic up, before dumping him to the ground. Krijic manages to land in guard.
Farrell wants to control from the top but Krijic keeps moving.
Farrell connects with a couple of short punches.
Farrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krijic wants to stand and escape but Farrell is having none of it.
Farrell lands a couple of elbows.
Farrell looking to pass the guard.
Farrell trying to control but Krijic is working from the bottom.
Farrell cracks Krijic with a solid left hand.
Ciaran Farrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krijic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ciaran Farrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krijic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bojan Krijic!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between American Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Saint
vs
Lodin

188 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
224 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Nutrition Oracle

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, American Saint!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Lodin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saint takes a swing at Lodin's ribcage but misses.
Lodin misses with a few strikes there.
Saint lands a jab.
Saint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint.
Saint throws out a loose jab but Lodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodin 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.
Lodin scores with a spinning back kick!
Saint wants to land a leg kick but Lodin is out of range.
Lodin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like American Saint has been cut.
American Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint wants to slow Lodin down by chopping away at his legs.
Lodin misses with a body shot.
Saint scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Frank Lodin has been cut.
Lodin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saint gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Lodin clinches.
Lodin is leaning against Saint and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lodin scores with a shoulder strike.
Saint is trying to force a seperation but Lodin has the dominant position.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Lodin is controlling him.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Lodin won't allow it.
Saint looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Lodin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lodin working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Lodin breaks from the clinch.

Lodin clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Lodin.
Saint is breathing heavily.
Lodin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saint or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lodin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lodin.
Lodin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Lodin.
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!
Still in the clinch, Lodin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lodin as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Lodin.
Lodin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Lodin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saint on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lodin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saint rather than just go for the knockout.

Saint tries to keep at a distance but Lodin has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saint is looking to break free of the clinch but Lodin has double underhooks.

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

Lodin closes the distance and clinches.
Saint is trying to force a seperation but Lodin has the dominant position.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Lodin won't allow it.
Lodin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saint backwards.

Lodin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lodin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saint needs to keep his hands up - Lodin had a free shot at his head there.
Lodin scores with a sloppy right hand. Saint should have avoided that one.
Lodin cracks a nice hook into Saint's ribs.
Lodin connects with a crisp jab.
Lodin defending well as Saint loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Lodin.
Saint throws a big shot that misses.
Lodin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lodin finds it's way round the side to connect with Saint's head.
Saint takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Lodin does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lodin rushes Saint and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saint tries to circle away but Lodin has him pinned against the cage.
Saint tries to circle away but Lodin has him pinned against the cage.
Lodin taking a breather.
Saint wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lodin has him pressed against the cage.
Lodin is leaning against Saint and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lodin leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Lodin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lodin.
Lodin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lodin is pushing Saint up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Lodin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodin thuds a left hand into Saint's body.
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!
Lodin punishes Saint's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Lodin catches Saint right on the button with a cross.
Saint takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Lodin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saint doesn't seem phased though.
Lodin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lodin.
Lodin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

American Saint's cut is getting worse.
Lodin tries to bum rush Saint with a series of wild strikes but Saint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lodin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saint on the side of the head.
Lodin thuds a left hand into Saint's body.
Saint takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lodin lands a slapping body shot.
Lodin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saint.
Lodin lands a nice looking body shot.
Lodin thuds a left hand into Saint's body.
Lodin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lodin is looking to slow Saint down with leg kicks.
Lodin punishes Saint's body with a nice straight punch.
Lodin lands an overhand right.

Lodin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Lodin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lodin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint.
Lodin misses with a body shot.
Saint misses with an uppercut. Lodin saw that one coming.
Lodin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Lodin rushes Saint and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saint is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lodin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saint is looking to break free of the clinch but Lodin has double underhooks.
Lodin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lodin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saint wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saint is looking to break free of the clinch but Lodin has double underhooks.
Lodin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Saint can't break the clinch.
A short right from Lodin.
Lodin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saint takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lodin keeps control of Saint as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lodin.
Lodin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lodin.
Lodin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank Lodin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lodin lands with a short shot to the head.
Lodin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lodin pushes Saint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lodin.
Lodin lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lodin.
Lodin lands with a left to the head.
Lodin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saint tries to break the clinch but Lodin is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lodin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lodin lands with a left to the head.
Lodin has Saint pressed against the cage, preventing Saint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lodin lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lodin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lodin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saint on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Lodin catches Saint right on the button with a cross.
Lodin sizes up Saint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lodin lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodin throws a shot to the body.
Lodin digs a good body shot into Saint's ribs.
Lodin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lodin with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Lodin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint, pushing him back against the cage.
Lodin stalling the fight.
Lodin lands a nice uppercut.
Saint tries to circle away but Lodin has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lodin.
Lodin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saints head.

American Saint's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saint is looking to break free of the clinch but Lodin has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Lodin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lodin.
Lodin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lodin.
Lodin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
A short right from Lodin on the inside.
A short left from Lodin.
Saint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Lodin.
Lodin scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lodin.
Good body shot from Lodin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lodin on the inside.

Lodin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lodin scores with a jab to the head.

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

Lodin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodin.
Lodin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint.
Lodin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saint dodges the punch combination from Lodin.
Lodin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saint in his tracks.
Lodin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lodin lands a nice shot to the body.
Saint misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
Lodin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Lodin coming out on top.

Lodin instigates a clinch.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Lodin keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saints head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lodin.
A right hook to the body lands for Lodin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jeez, American Saint's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Saint looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lodin keeps control of Saint as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lodin lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lodin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saint takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saint takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saint with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lodin to score with a decent uppercut.
Saint swings for the body but Lodin moves out of range.
Saint takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lodin connects with a body shot.
Lodin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Lodin scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lodin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lodin lands with a nice body punch.
Lodin closes the distance and lands a one-two.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at American Saint's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Lodin!
Frank Lodin is the new light heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between jovi wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Till i collapse. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

wolf
vs
Carter

187 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
202 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, jovi wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calvin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wolf throws a head kick that misses.
wolf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carter misses with a looping right.
jovi wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
wolf throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
wolf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Carter as he checks the leg kick.
Carter misses with a looping right.
wolf lands a front kick.
wolf throws a head kick that misses.
Carter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
wolf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
wolf throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
Carter throws a jab when wolf was well out of range.

Carter pushes wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
wolf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carter blocks it with crossed arms.
Carter digs a right hand into wolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on wolf's gas tank.
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!
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
wolf tried to score with a low kick but Carter checks it.

Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but wolf is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wolf looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
wolf throws a front kick that sends Carter stumbling back into the cage.
wolf misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.
Carter blocks a head kick by wolf.
wolf looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.

wolf drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
wolf throws an elbow but it misses.

Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
wolf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Carter misses with a straight left.
wolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
wolf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carter checks a leg kick.
wolf looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
wolf throws a front kick that sends Carter stumbling back into the cage.
wolf throws a leg kick but Carter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wolf throws a chopping leg kick but Carter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
wolf fakes the leg kick and cracks Carter in the body.
wolf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
wolf tries to clinch up.
wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter checks a leg kick nicely.
wolf throws a wild body kick that Carter sees coming a mile off.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but wolf slips the punch.

wolf clinches up against the cage.
Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from wolf.
Carter tries to circle away but wolf has him pinned against the cage.

Carter manages to break the clinch.
wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
wolf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carter is out of range.
Carter blocks a head kick by wolf.
wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Carter.
wolf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wolf throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
wolf is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and wolf moves out of range easily.
A head kick by wolf misses

and Carter counters by clinching up.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
wolf lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but wolf is controlling him.
Carter avoiding damage as wolf throws knees to the body.
wolf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
wolf pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Carter breaks from the clinch.
wolf misses with a head kick.
wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter blocks a leg kick.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Crunch! wolf slams his shin into Carter's torso.

wolf darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Carter avoiding damage as wolf throws knees to the body.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from wolf, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
wolf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from wolf.
Carter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
wolf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carter blocks it with crossed arms.
wolf tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but wolf blocks with his arms.
Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from wolf.
wolf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
wolf is breathing heavily.

Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter blocks a leg kick.
Carter throws a leg kick

and wolf moves into the clinch.
wolf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
wolf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of wolf backwards.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
wolf throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by wolf.
Carter lands with a right hand.
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 jovi wolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

wolf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carter misses with a head kick.
wolf throws a solid leg kick but Carter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at wolf.
wolf throws a head kick that misses
and Carter counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Carter looks at the referee who does nothing so Carter lands a crushing right that sends wolf to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Carter! Calvin Carter retains his middleweight title!