NFC 2 - Baying for Blood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between manzer bawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afra Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). manzer bawl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

bawl
vs
Sr

192 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, manzer bawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afra Sr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bawl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sr throws a nice outside leg kick.
bawl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
bawl leaves Sr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sr shoots in but bawl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
manzer bawl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afra Sr.
Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but bawl moves away.
Sr tries to clinch there but bawl circles away.
bawl throws a looping overhand right but Sr ducks down to avoid it.
Sr slips a jab and a cross from bawl.
bawl throws a series of punches but Sr moves out of range.
bawl fails to land with a series of punches.
bawl throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as bawl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sr doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Afra Sr has been cut.
manzer bawl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bawl misses with the combination.
bawl blocks a head kick by Sr.
bawl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bawl misses with a series of wild punches.
bawl misses the shot to the body.
bawl swinging wildly here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sr enables bawl to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst bawl is controlling him.

Sr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and bawl defends well.
Sr looks gassed!
Sr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. bawl manages to get himself to full guard.
bawl throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sr stops bawl from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on bawl, up you get!
bawl lands with a nice combination. Sr backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
bawl tries to bum rush Sr with a series of wild strikes but Sr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
bawl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

bawl lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sr sprawling to the canvas. bawl follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sr hang on?

Sr is rocked!
Sr tries to kick bawl off but bawl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sr is still in real trouble! Can bawl finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
bawl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sr seems to have recovered his senses.
Sr has hold of bawl's hands but bawl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sr taking some punishment here, with bawl in his half guard.
bawl working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bawl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. bawl lands a nice short elbow.
bawl trying to control from half guard but Sr is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
bawl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
bawl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
bawl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bawl wants to free his trapped foot but Sr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
bawl is nestled in close to Sr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sr is looking to improve his position.
bawl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sr taking some punishment here, with bawl in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bawl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
bawl winds up and cracks Sr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bawl passes to side control.
bawl in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
bawl wants to control but Sr is keeping him busy.
bawl lands an elbow.
bawl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sr on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bawl looks up at the clock and then as Sr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, bawl smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
bawl working the ground and pound from side control.
Sr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, bawl asserts his dominance and retains side control.
bawl lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
bawl connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sr some visible discomfort.
bawl landing a few strikes.
Sr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

manzer bawl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Afra Sr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from bawl.
bawl swinging wildly here.
bawl misses with the combination.
bawl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
bawl looks to land a combination but Sr avoids it well.
bawl throws a series of punches but Sr moves out of range.
bawl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sr misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bawl falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sr counters with a shoot takedown. bawl fights it but they end up in guard.
bawl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bawl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if bawl tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sr landing with the ground and pound.
Sr landing some decent shots from guard.
bawl wants to get back to his feet but Sr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sr stands up and waves to bawl to follow him.
Sr walks into a left hand.
bawl leaves Sr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

bawl cracks Sr with a big right hand and Sr goes down!
bawl chips away with some ground and pound.
Sr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sr keeping full guard, as bawl tries to pass.
bawl distracts Sr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
bawl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
bawl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
bawl stops Sr from standing up.
bawl lands a couple of digs.
bawl won't allow Sr to get back to his feet.
Sr looking to control.
bawl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
bawl postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
bawl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sr's head.
bawl keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sr's head.
bawl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
bawl postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sr 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.
bawl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bawl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
bawl chips away with some ground and pound.
bawl won't allow Sr to get back to his feet.
manzer bawl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bawl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and bawl defends well.
bawl works over Sr with some ground and pound from guard.
bawl with a nice head shot there.
bawl wants to control from the top but Sr keeps moving.
bawl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
bawl looking to pass the guard.
bawl is working hard here to advance position.
bawl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sr can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bawl keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sr's head.
bawl stopping the sweep attempt from Sr.
Sr wants to stand but bawl is controlling the position.
bawl landing with the ground and pound.
bawl wants to pass the guard but Sr is keeping the position.
bawl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
bawl looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

manzer bawl dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Afra Sr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

bawl tries to clinch
and Sr counters with a left and a right that stings bawl.
Sr scores with a head kick.
bawl throws a series of punches but Sr moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from bawl.
Sr slips under a jab from bawl.
Sr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

bawl throws a left that rocks Sr and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! bawl dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sr regain composure!
bawl crunches a massive hammerfist down on Sr - he's out! bawl Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). manzer bawl!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kajetan Krawczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bio Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krawczyk comes into the arena with Bezimienni - Walka blaring out of the sound system. Hazzard has chosen Sweating Bullets as his entrance music. Kajetan Krawczyk has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Krawczyk
vs
Hazzard

195 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kajetan Krawczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bio Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krawczyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazzard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krawczyk.
Hazzard looks to land a combination but Krawczyk avoids it well.

Hazzard moves into the clinch.

Hazzard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kajetan Krawczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawczyk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krawczyk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hazzard as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kajetan Krawczyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krawczyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Hazzard misses.
Krawczyk dives in and grabs Hazzard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hazzard pushes down on Krawczyk's head and hops out.
Hazzard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krawczyk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krawczyk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hazzard sprawls well. Hazzard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krawczyk gets slowly back to his feet.
Hazzard misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawczyk has a takedown stuffed.
Krawczyk is breathing heavily.
Krawczyk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hazzard as he avoids it easily.
Hazzard thuds his shin into the meat of Krawczyk's side.

Hazzard instigates a clinch.
Hazzard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krawczyk avoids it.
Hazzard looking to throw knees to the head but Krawczyk is blocking nicely.

Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Hazzard.

Hazzard clinches.

Hazzard breaks from the clinch.

Hazzard moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard crunches a lovely knee into Krawczyk's ribcage.

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

Hazzard closes the distance and clinches.

Hazzard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krawczyk uses from the top position.
Hazzard has his hands on Krawczyk's head, controlling the position.
Krawczyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazzard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hazzard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krawczyk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krawczyk trying to control but Hazzard is working from the bottom.
Hazzard wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazzard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krawczyk stops Hazzard from standing up.
Hazzard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

We're going to have a standup here because Kajetan Krawczyk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hazzard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krawczyk was covering up waiting for the punch and Hazzard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hazzard 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hazzard gets to his feet - Krawczyk follows without any prompting.
Krawczyk throws a right hand that Hazzard ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazzard also avoids with ease.

Hazzard takes the fight into the clinch.

Hazzard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krawczyk uses from the top position.
Krawczyk postures up in Hazzard's guard and throws a big left but Hazzard blocks it.

Hazzard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hazzard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hazzard clinches.

Hazzard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hazzard manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawczyk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Hazzard decides to stand back up. Hazzard steps back and let's Krawczyk get back to his feet.
Krawczyk misses with a takedown attempt
and Hazzard counters with a nice body shot.
Krawczyk has his takedown stuffed

and Hazzard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Krawczyk's guard now.

Hazzard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Hazzard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazzard scores with a push kick.
Hazzard misses with a two punch combination.

Hazzard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krawczyk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hazzard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kajetan Krawczyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hazzard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krawczyk with a poor takedown
and Hazzard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hazzard throws a one two combo.
Hazzard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hazzard. Beautiful body shot.

Hazzard shoots in and gets a takedown into Krawczyk's guard.

Hazzard gets to his feet. Krawczyk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Krawczyk has his takedown stuffed

and Hazzard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krawczyk won't be happy with that.
Bio Hazzard has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Hazzard lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawczyk is looking for a sweep.
Krawczyk wants to control but Hazzard postures up.
Krawczyk being controlled for a moment.

Hazzard stands up and beckons Krawczyk to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hazzard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krawczyk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Krawczyk can't do much from the bottom here.
Hazzard controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard working the ground and pound.
Krawczyk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hazzard decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bio Hazzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hazzard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krawczyk circles away quickly and effectively.
Krawczyk doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hazzard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hazzard.
Krawczyk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krawczyk being controlled here, momentarily.
Krawczyk keeping full guard, as Hazzard tries to pass.
Hazzard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazzard preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawczyk keeping full guard, as Hazzard tries to pass.

Bio Hazzard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Hazzard feints and as Krawczyk raises his hands in defense, Hazzard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hazzard preventing the sweep.
Hazzard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hazzard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krawczyk tries for a takedown but Hazzard circles away easily

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

Hazzard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hazzard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawczyk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hazzard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kajetan Krawczyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krawczyk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hazzard is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard wants to get up but he can't break Krawczyk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hazzard postures up.

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

and Hazzard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Krawczyk!

Hazzard stands up from mount. Strange move.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krawczyk with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hazzard counters with a single leg into guard. Krawczyk didn't expect that.
Hazzard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krawczyk's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bio Hazzard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Gauthney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Twain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gauthney comes to the cage accompanied by Allergic to losing. Twain has chosen Insane Clown Posse - In Yo Face as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mark Twain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gauthney
vs
Twain

187 cm
20
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damian Gauthney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Twain!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthney avoids the head kick by Twain.
Twain throws a nice head kick!
Gauthney avoids the head kick by Twain.
Gauthney blocks a head kick by Twain.

Gauthney has managed to clinch.
Gauthney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Twain tries to break free but Gauthney pushes him back against the cage.

Gauthney jumps guard and drags Twain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gauthney is pulling down on Twain's head. It's preventing any offense from Twain, at least for the moment.
Gauthney trying to keep a closed guard but Twain is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twain is looking to stand up but Gauthney won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gauthney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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.
Gauthney working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Gauthney wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gauthney throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Gauthney takes the fight into the clinch.

Gauthney manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gauthney scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Twain throws a head kick but Gauthney moves out of range.

Gauthney has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Twain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Twain is trying to force a seperation but Gauthney has the dominant position.
Gauthney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Twain prevents it.
Twain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gauthney stalling against the cage.
Twain working hard to break the clinch.
Twain wants to break free but Gauthney has control.
Gauthney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Twain's efforts to push away.
Twain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Twain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Twain tries to break the clinch but Gauthney is controlling the position.
Gauthney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mark Twain has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauthney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Twain prevents it.
Twain tries to break free but Gauthney pushes him back against the cage.

Gauthney manages to break the clinch.
Gauthney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Gauthney. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gauthney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Twain, pushing him back against the cage.
Twain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Twain is trying to break the clinch but Gauthney is controlling him.
Twain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Twain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Twain is trying to break the clinch but Gauthney is controlling him.
Gauthney leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gauthney prevents Twain from breaking the clinch.
Twain tries to break the clinch but Gauthney is controlling the position.
Twain wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Twain is looking to break free of the clinch but Gauthney has double underhooks.

Gauthney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gauthney blocks a head kick by Twain.
Twain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Twain scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Gauthney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Twain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Twain throws a sloppy head kick and Gauthney moves out of range easily.
Twain tries a head kick but it misses.
Twain lands with a kick to the temple. Gauthney shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gauthney misses with an uppercut.
Gauthney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Twain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Twain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Twain tries a head kick but it misses.

Gauthney shoots in and bounces Twain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gauthney wants to control from the top but Twain keeps moving.
Gauthney tries to free his leg and advance position but Twain is retaining full guard.
Gauthney won't allow Twain to get back to his feet.
Gauthney trying to control but Twain is working from the bottom.

Gauthney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twain wants to stand and escape but Gauthney is having none of it.

Gauthney drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gauthney as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Twain screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gauthney! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damian Gauthney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsung Wayard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leary comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do Is Win. Wayard has chosen Savior as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patrick Leary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leary
vs
Wayard

180 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsung Wayard!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.
Leary fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wayard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leary ducks under a wild hook from Wayard.
Wayard misses with an uppercut.
Leary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wayard is fending him off so far but Leary persists. Nope, Wayard circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leary is defended easily by Wayard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Leary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leary wants to slow Wayard down by chopping away at his legs.
Leary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayard.
Wayard throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Patrick Leary has been cut.
Wayard misses with a head kick.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leary.
A head kick misses from Wayard.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Leary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wayard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leary is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Wayard.
Leary blocks a head kick by Wayard.
A bone on bone clash there as Leary blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wayard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayard throws a head kick but Leary moves out of range.

Leary closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Wayard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leary is trying to break the clinch but Wayard is controlling him.
Leary stalling.
Leary fails to pull guard.
Wayard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leary has him pressed against the cage.
Wayard tries to circle away but Leary has him pinned against the cage.

Leary manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leary striking off his back but it's not causing Wayard any problems.
Wayard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leary's guard.
Leary doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wayard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wayard wants to stand but Leary has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wayard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Wayard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Leary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayard is aware though and is defending well.
Leary managing to control the position.
Wayard postures up in Leary's guard and throws a big left but Leary blocks it.
Wayard tries to stand but Leary is controlling from the bottom.
Wayard postures up in Leary's guard and throws a big left but Leary blocks it.
Wayard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leary works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leary's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wayard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leary not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wayard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wayard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leary seems keen to control Wayard's posture.
Wayard postures up in Leary's guard and throws a big left but Leary blocks it.
Wayard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leary works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

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.
Leary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wayard.
Leary will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leary is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wayard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leary wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wayard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayard preventing the sweep.
Wayard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leary is proving hard to escape from.
Wayard throwing strikes from guard but Leary blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wayard throws a hook but Leary avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Wayard.

Leary moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wayard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wayard tries to break the clinch but Leary is controlling the position.
Leary working hard to break the clinch.
Leary leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wayard can't break the clinch.
Wayard tries to circle away but Leary has him pinned against the cage.
Leary goes for a takedown attempt but Wayard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsung Wayard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Leary.

Leary scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wayard is trying to stand up here but Leary is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wayard looks like he's trying to stand up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leary stalks Wayard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wayard's face. Wayard staggers backwards, shaken.

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.
Leary fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayard avoids it really well and circles away.
Wayard misses with a looping right.
A jab from Wayard misses.
Leary shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Leary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leary avoids the head kick by Wayard.
Leary chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wayard can pounce on him.
Wayard swats away the attempt to clinch by Leary.
Wayard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Leary slips under a jab from Wayard.
Wayard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayard throws a looping overhand right but Leary ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Wayard.
Leary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayard throws out the jab.

Leary clinches.
Leary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayard has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayard tries to break the clinch but Leary is controlling the position.
Leary jumps guard but Wayard stands there with Leary around his waist. Leary gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Wayard breaks the clinch.
Wayard misses with a head kick.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses.
Wayard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayard misses with a head kick.
A jab from Wayard misses.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Leary.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leary asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leary tries to score with some ground and pound. Wayard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wayard is trying to buck Leary off.
Leary taking a breather here.
Leary tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wayard's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Leary is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Leary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Leary's cut.
That's time! Leary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wayard misses with a head kick.
Wayard leaves Leary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Leary moves into the clinch successfully.
Leary fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wayard working hard to break the clinch.
Wayard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wayard wants to get back to striking at distance but Leary won't allow it.
Wayard is trying to break the clinch but Leary is controlling him.
Leary drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayard pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Leary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Wayard as Leary shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leary fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leary defending well as Wayard loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leary checks the leg kick.
Leary avoids the head kick by Wayard.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses.
Wayard throws a front kick aimed at Leary's knee but Leary avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Leary.
Leary tries a head kick but it misses.
Leary digs a good hook to Wayard's body.
Wayard throws a head kick but Leary moves out of range.
Wayard throws a solid leg kick but Leary takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayard.

Leary drives through and clinches with Wayard against the cage.
Leary is trying to drag Wayard to the mat but Wayard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Wayard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.
Wayard throws a jab but it's blocked by Leary.
Leary shoots in for a double leg but Wayard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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.

Leary clinches with his opponent.

Wayard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Leary clinches up with Wayard and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wayard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leary tries to break free but Wayard pushes him back against the cage.
Wayard is trying to break free.
Wayard is trying to break the clinch but Leary has him pressed against the cage.
Wayard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leary goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wayard prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Leary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wayard is trying to break free.
Wayard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Leary pulls guard successfully.
Leary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wayard.
Leary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leary tries to get out of the position.
Wayard postures up in Leary's guard and throws a big left but Leary blocks it.
Wayard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayard preventing the sweep.
Wayard pushing down on Leary's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leary defending well though.
Leary wants to get back to his feet.
Wayard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leary defending well though.
Wayard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Wayard stands up and beckons Leary to join him on the feet.
Wayard scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wayard.
Wayard throws a hook but Leary blocks it.
Leary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayard sprawls well. Wayard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leary gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.

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.
Leary misses with a head kick.
Leary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayard.
Wayard throws a lazy right hand but Leary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leary blocks a head kick by Wayard.
Leary closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayard circles away.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Leary scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayard.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.

Leary takes the fight into the clinch.

Leary ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leary no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wayard on the ground.

Leary pushes Wayard off and gets back to his feet.

Leary moves into the clinch successfully.
Leary fails to pull the fight into his guard.

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 Patrick Leary.
I think Leary has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Leary!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedrej Slipi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Slipi
vs
LaVey

179 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

KAISER

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jedrej Slipi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton LaVey!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slipi moves in looking to clinch but LaVey pushes him off.
Slipi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaVey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slipi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaVey cracks Slipi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by LaVey.
Horrible takedown by LaVey or perhaps it was just good defense by Slipi which made him look bad.
Slipi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Anton LaVey has been cut.
LaVey tries to clinch but Slipi moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaVey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slipi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slipi thows a body kick. LaVey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slipi connects with a solid leg kick.
LaVey looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slipi moves in looking to clinch but LaVey pushes him off.
LaVey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slipi counters with a head kick.
Slipi shoots in for a takedown but LaVey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipi throws a front kick that sends LaVey stumbling back into the cage.
LaVey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Slipi 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.
Slipi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaVey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slipi connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slipi lands a high kick!

That has opened up Anton LaVey's cut even more.
Slipi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

LaVey is rocked!
Slipi throws a quick inside leg kick.
LaVey is still on wobbly legs! Can Slipi finish him?

Slipi lands a big head kick that sends LaVey tumbling to the mat! Slipi takes a step backwards and waves LaVey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Slipi delivers a nice body kick.
LaVey looks up at the clock. Bad move! Slipi lands a right hand from hell, dropping LaVey. Slipi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jedrej Slipi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Smith
vs
Pot

172 cm
24
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dante Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Pot!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Pot. Pot gets slowly back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Pot misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith cracks Pot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Pot moves out of range easily.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Pot swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot misses with a series of wild punches.
Pot misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Pot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pot.
Dante Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Pot.
Pot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Pot off balance momentarily.
Pot tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pot's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Pot throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Pot pressed against the cage, preventing Pot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Pot misses with a wild combination.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Pot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pot fails to land the takedown.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pot looks gassed!
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dante Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Pot is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Pot scores with a four punch combination!
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Pot.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Pot moves out of range.
Pot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Pot dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Pot's head and hops out.
Pot swinging wildly here.
Pot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Pot's front leg but catches the back leg as Pot tries to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Pot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Pot's head back.
Smith tries to clinch up but Pot circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pot keeps the fight on the outside.
Pot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pot circles away quickly and effectively.
Pot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith stuns Pot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith digs a good hook to Pot's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith thumps Pot with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Pot persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Pot blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pot misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pot misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pot's knee momentarily.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pot.
Smith lands a high kick!
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith catches Pot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pot is breathing heavily.
Pot throws a one two combo.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Pot seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Pot in the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Pot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pot walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Pot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pot backs up against the cage.
Pot has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Pot slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Pot misses with a double jab.
Pot shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pot tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dante Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Pot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pot. That did some damage!
Pot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Pot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Smith.
Smith feints and then cracks Pot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pot down.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pot. Pot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pot misses with the combination.
Pot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corey Pot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pot misses with a wild combination.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Pot. Pot gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that Pot semi-blocks.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Pot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some wild striking there from Pot.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith jabs at Pot's body.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dante Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Pot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith jabs at Pot's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pot.
Pot moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pot. That did some damage!
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pot keeps the fight on the outside.
Pot slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pot throws a combination that misses
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Pot's front leg but catches the back leg as Pot tries to avoid it.
Pot ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pot drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Pot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
A head kick from Smith lands but Pot takes it in his stride.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Pot.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Pot.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Pot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pot misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pot shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Pot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pot needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Pot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Pot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Pot's head back.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Dante Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Pot.
A punch combination from Pot misses.
Corey Pot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Pot off balance momentarily.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pot can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Pot's front leg but catches the back leg as Pot tries to avoid it.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Pot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dante Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Pot down.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up but Pot circles away and keeps his distance.
Pot fails with the takedown.
Pot takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Smith!
Dante Smith is the new lightweight champion!

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