Breeding Special 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Venus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Haiku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haiku has chosen Seek and Destroy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Venus
vs
Haiku

185 cm
22
226 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddie Venus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Haiku!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Venus closes the distance and clinches.
Venus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haiku blocking some punches.
Haiku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Venus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Venus lands a right hand.

It looks like Eric Haiku has been cut.
Haiku blocks an uppercut.
Venus lands a shoulder strike.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Venus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Venus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venus lands with a right that hurts Haiku. Haiku looks to clinch but Venus throws a short knee that drops Haiku. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Freddie Venus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cho
vs
Kenny

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glenn Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kenny is out of range and Cho settles back down.
Cho scores with the left hand. Kenny knows he should have avoided that one.
Kenny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cho as he avoids it easily.

Kenny shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kenny was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cho tries to lock up and control but Kenny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kenny controlling his opponent.
Kenny looking to control but Cho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cho wants to control but Kenny is having none of it.
Kenny controlling from mount.
Cho is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cho regains half guard.
Cho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kenny in particular looking to stall.
Kenny is tying to control. Cho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenny on the ground.
Kenny is taking a breather. Cho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kenny stops Cho from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cho misses with a wild combination.
Kenny tries to clinch up but Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Cho.
Cho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenny throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Cho throws a head kick that misses

and Kenny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cho is trying to stand up here but Kenny is controlling him well.
Cho is breathing heavily.
Kenny tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cho.

Kenny postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cho to stand up.
Kenny slips under a jab from Cho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cho misses with a hook
and Kenny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Cho rushes Kenny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cho tries to break the clinch but Kenny is controlling the position.

Cho breaks from the clinch.

Kenny takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenny fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Kenny tightens his grip and picks Cho up, before dumping him to the ground. Cho manages to land in guard.
Cho wants to get back to his feet but Kenny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cho controls Kenny momentarily but Kenny frees himself.
Kenny lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenny prevents Cho from getting back to his feet.
Cho wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Kenny closes the distance and clinches.

Kenny ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kenny no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kenny working for a triangle but Cho defends it easily.
Cho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenny lands a good elbow from the bottom.

Kenny manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Kenny dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cho scores with a kick to the body.
Kenny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenny throws a sloppy head kick and Cho moves out of range easily.

Kenny feints and as Cho raises his hands in defense, Kenny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kenny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kenny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cho trying to control the position.
Kenny sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho controlling Kenny's posture.

Cho manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Kenny shoots in and bounces Cho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kenny seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny wants to pass the guard but Cho is keeping the position.
Glenn Kenny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenny trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho pulls Kenny in close to prevent any damage.

Kenny decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cho tries to clinch

and Kenny counters by moving into the clinch.

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

Kenny closes the distance and clinches.
Kenny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cho can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny can't get the takedown.
Cho wants to break free but Kenny has control.

Kenny manages to break the clinch.
Kenny shoots in but no luck this time.
Cho has his takedown stuffed

and Kenny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kenny.
Kenny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Kenny from controlling successfully.
Kenny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenny content to stall in guard here.
Kenny scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny pushes down on Cho's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Kenny postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cho to stand up.
Kenny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kenny moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenny jabs at Cho's body.
Kenny misses with a body kick.
Kenny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cho throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenny thuds a left hand into Cho's body.
Glenn Kenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Kenny tries to clinch but Cho is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kenny breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenny throws a sloppy head kick

and Cho counters by moving into the clinch.
Kenny has Cho pressed against the cage.
Kenny is pressed up against the cage. Cho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenny down to the mat. Kenny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cho throws a series of punches but Kenny avoids them all with ease.
Cho throws an off balance right hand

and Kenny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cho keeping full guard, as Kenny tries to pass.
Cho wants to stand up but Kenny is controlling him.
Cho controls Kenny momentarily but Kenny frees himself.
Cho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kenny wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Kenny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cho keeping full guard, as Kenny tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny won't allow Cho to sweep him here.
Cho is looking to stand up but Kenny isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kenny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cho lands with a cross.
A head kick from Cho lands but Kenny takes it in his stride.

Kenny is rocked!
Cho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kenny is still on wobbly legs! Can Cho finish him?
Kenny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kenny thinking.
Kenny seems to have recovered his senses.
Kenny misses with a takedown attempt - Cho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jerry Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Kenny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho misses with a jab to the body

and Kenny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kenny.
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!
Cho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cho throws a combination. Kenny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenny tries to clinch up.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Cho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Cho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cho.
Cho throws a hook but Kenny blocks it.

Kenny scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kenny scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kenny wants to stand but Cho has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny wants to free his trapped foot but Cho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cho is trying to control but can't.

Kenny decides to stand and escape the position.
Cho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Kenny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Kenny shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kenny was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kenny lands with some strikes.
Kenny controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Kenny.
Cho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kenny prevents Cho from standing back up.
Jerry Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cho manages to escape and get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Kenny.
Kenny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cho misses with an uppercut.
Cho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

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 Jerry Cho.
I think Kenny 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Kenny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawl Ihitu (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!

Little
vs
Ihitu

173 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawl Ihitu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ihitu gets the takedown into side control.
Ihitu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Little. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Little manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ihitu's best efforts.
Little tries to roll over but Ihitu keeps him under control.

Little is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ihitu pulls his head out easily.
Ihitu tries to pass to full mount but Little defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Little manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Little keeping busy on the bottom but Ihitu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Little tries to kick Ihitu off but Ihitu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ihitu stands up out of the half guard.
Little will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ihitu misses with a double jab.
Little falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ihitu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Ihitu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Little!
Ihitu with shots to the head and body - Little looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihitu lands a big elbow.
Little sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little is breathing heavily.

Ihitu stands up from half guard.

Ihitu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ihitu showed some decent athleticism there.
Little makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Little.
Ihitu wanted to stand there but Little had control of the position.
Ihitu 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.
Little is trying to control the position but Ihitu postures up.
Little wants to stand up but Ihitu is controlling him.

Ihitu wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Little's closed guard. He's half up but Little has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Little pivots and extends the arm, Ihitu falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Little! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Little!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuentes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Streetbeater kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Steve Marsh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marsh
vs
Fuentes

190 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

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 Los Angeles, Steve Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsh sprawls well. He's pushed Fuentes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fuentes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fuentes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marsh is fending him off so far but Fuentes persists. Nope, Marsh circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Fuentes.
Fuentes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Marsh rushes Fuentes and presses him up against the cage.

Marsh manages to break the clinch.

Marsh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marsh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fuentes is trying desperately to improve position.
Fuentes looks gassed!
Marsh dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh with shots to the head and body - Fuentes looks very uncomfortable down there.

Marsh has hold of Fuentes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fuentes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marsh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fuentes is squirming around, avoiding Marsh's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Marsh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fuentes manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marsh's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fuentes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuentes wants to get back to full guard.

Marsh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marsh is looking to pass Fuentes's guard but actually Fuentes recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuentes is on top in guard.
Fuentes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Marsh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuentes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuentes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuentes slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh gets full guard.
Fuentes passes into half guard.

Fuentes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marsh defends it well.
Marsh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fuentes is looking to advance position but Marsh won't allow it.

Fuentes wants to work for an arm triangle but Marsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marsh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Marsh working for a triangle but Fuentes defends it easily.
Fuentes is pushing down on Marsh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marsh is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuentes has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes prevents Marsh from standing back up.

Marsh looking for submissions off his back.

Fuentes wants to work for an arm triangle but Marsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Fuentes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marsh is trying to stand up here but Fuentes is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marsh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuentes passes Marsh's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Fuentes is working for a submission of some sort.
Marsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Marsh is staying active underneath Fuentes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marsh wants to get back to full guard.

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

Fuentes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marsh is trying to maintain the position but Fuentes is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuentes with a lazy takedown attempt

and Marsh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marsh trying to stall but Fuentes improves his position.
Fuentes jumps guard but Marsh stands there with Fuentes around his waist. Fuentes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marsh content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Marsh jumps guard.
Marsh controls Fuentes momentarily but Fuentes frees himself.
Marsh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fuentes!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marsh is working for a guillotine from mount but Fuentes frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fuentes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marsh sprawls well initially but Fuentes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fuentes is keen to just control but Marsh is a slippery customer.
Fuentes is looking to advance position but Marsh won't allow it.
Fuentes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marsh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marsh trying to control here.

Fuentes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marsh is just riding it out for now. Fuentes eventually gives up the hold.
Marsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marsh.
Fuentes passes Marsh's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Fuentes is looking for a kimura but Marsh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuentes to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fuentes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Marsh defend it? Fuentes steps over the head and cranks it - Marsh is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fuentes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Fuentes!

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 Pelle Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Samuelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pelle Larsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Larsson
vs
Samuelson

188 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

172 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pelle Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neil Samuelson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samuelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Samuelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Larsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Larsson tries to stall but Samuelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samuelson.

Samuelson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Samuelson looking for a submission but Larsson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Samuelson is pushing down on Larsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Samuelson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Samuelson wants to control but Larsson is keeping him busy.
Samuelson is nestled in close to Larsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Samuelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Samuelson trying to control the action but Larsson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Larsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Samuelson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Samuelson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Samuelson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Samuelson has Larsson in his guard.
Samuelson looks gassed!

Samuelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samuelson keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass.
Samuelson wants to sweep here but Larsson controlling him for the moment.
Samuelson controls Larsson momentarily but Larsson frees himself.
Larsson is stalling in the full guard.
Samuelson working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samuelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Larsson has picked Samuelson up and slammed him! Samuelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Larsson manages to pass to side control!
Larsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Samuelson is trying to control Larsson's posture but Larsson avoids it.
Samuelson gets back to half guard.
Samuelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Larsson gets to his feet. Samuelson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelson misses with a head kick.
Samuelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Samuelson has managed to clinch.

Samuelson pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samuelson is on top in guard.
Samuelson throwing strikes but missing.
Samuelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samuelson pushes down on Larsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Samuelson in particular looking to stall.
Samuelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larsson defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Samuelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Samuelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larsson pinned against the cage. Larsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samuelson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Samuelson counters by clinching up.
Samuelson is trying to break the clinch but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Samuelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Larsson prevents it.
Larsson is trying to stall.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pelle Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Samuelson.
Larsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Samuelson avoids the damage to the body.
Samuelson keeps control of Larsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Samuelson jumps guard but Larsson stands there with Samuelson around his waist. Samuelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samuelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samuelson is breathing heavily.
Samuelson managing to block the knees to the body from Larsson.

Larsson breaks the clinch.
Larsson wants to clinch
and Samuelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson looks to clinch

and Samuelson counters by clinching up.
Larsson tries to stall but Samuelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Samuelson avoiding damage as Larsson throws knees to the body.
Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samuelson.
Samuelson managing to block the knees to the body from Larsson.
Samuelson fails to pull guard.
Larsson keeps control of Samuelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samuelson.
Larsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larsson just leaning against Samuelson, taking a breather.

Samuelson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Larsson regains guard immediately.
Larsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Samuelson!
Samuelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Samuelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelson tries to reverse the position but Larsson maintains control.
Larsson controlling from the full mount.
Samuelson is trying to escape the mount.
Samuelson wants to control but Larsson is having none of it.
Samuelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Samuelson manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samuelson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Samuelson wants to improve his position but instead Larsson has moved into half guard.
Samuelson gets full guard.
Larsson won't allow Samuelson to sweep him here.
Samuelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Samuelson wants to sweep but no luck.

Samuelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Larsson won't allow Samuelson to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Larsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Samuelson.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samuelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Samuelson 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!

Samuelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samuelson blocks the body kick.
Larsson connects with a high kick.
Larsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Samuelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larsson looking to control.
Samuelson throwing strikes but missing.
Samuelson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Neil Samuelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samuelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsson is retaining full guard.
Samuelson trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Samuelson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuelson stopping the sweep attempt from Larsson.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Larsson wants to clinch but Samuelson slips to the side

and Samuelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Samuelson.
Samuelson wants to control from the top but Larsson keeps moving.
Larsson wants to get back to his feet but Samuelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samuelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Larsson has wrist control.
Samuelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsson is retaining full guard.
Samuelson forces his way into half guard.
Samuelson lands with a punch from half guard.

Samuelson is trying to work for a kimura but Larsson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelson working over Larsson with some ground and pound. Larsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Samuelson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samuelson is stalling here. Larsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Samuelson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Larsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Samuelson is looking to regain half guard here but Larsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Samuelson is trying to control Larsson's posture but Larsson avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelson tries to improve position but can't.
Samuelson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Larsson trying to control from half guard but Samuelson is working away.
Samuelson is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samuelson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Samuelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Samuelson shoots in and bounces Larsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Larsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Samuelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelson controlling the pace.

Samuelson is looking for a kimura but Larsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samuelson to get the leverage.
Samuelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samuelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larsson's head.
Larsson wants to get back to his feet.
Samuelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larsson is trying to stand.
Pelle Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuelson throwing shots but Larsson is blocking nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larsson tries to land a body kick

and Samuelson counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Samuelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samuelson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Samuelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Samuelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Soprano
vs
Samuelson

175 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

YL Proteomics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Samuelson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Samuelson gets caught flat footed, as Soprano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Samuelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soprano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soprano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but Samuelson is retaining full guard.

Samuelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samuelson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Samuelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soprano's guard.
Samuelson looking to pass the guard.
Soprano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samuelson manages to get himself to full guard.

Samuelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soprano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Samuelson wants to stand but Soprano is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soprano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Samuelson's head.
Soprano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soprano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soprano chips away with some ground and pound.
Samuelson is trying to keep Soprano in close.
Soprano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Samuelson gets back to half guard.
Soprano lands with a punch from half guard.

Samuelson looking for submissions off his back.
Samuelson looks gassed!
Samuelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Samuelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelson wants to improve his position but instead Soprano has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Soprano there.
Samuelson trying to get back to full guard but Soprano takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Soprano.
Soprano is landing with some decent strikes but Samuelson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Soprano lands a heavy elbow.
Soprano landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano raining down shots from the mount!
Soprano landing shots from mount.
Soprano landing strikes from the mount.
Soprano looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Samuelson can't escape the position.
Soprano landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano with shots to the head and body - Samuelson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Soprano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Soprano with a couple of short strikes.
Soprano won't let Samuelson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Soprano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soprano landing strikes from the mount and Samuelson is in trouble!
Soprano punching from mount but Samuelson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Soprano landing shots from mount.

Samuelson is rocked!
Soprano landing punches.
Samuelson is still in real trouble! Can Soprano finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Soprano! Samuelson is hurt baaadly! Soprano is firing away with more strikes - Samuelson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joey Soprano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shibukawa Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kino no Tabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gouki
vs
no Tabi

168 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shibukawa Gouki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kino no Tabi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
no Tabi with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gouki counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gouki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gouki tries to advance to mount but no Tabi denies him.
no Tabi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gouki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gouki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, no Tabi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gouki but great work by no Tabi.
Gouki is looking to reverse the position.
no Tabi takes a little break here. Gouki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
no Tabi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gouki keeps working.
no Tabi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
no Tabi is looking to take a break and control but Gouki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
no Tabi landing a few strikes.

no Tabi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gouki to his feet.
no Tabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gouki.
no Tabi swings for the body but Gouki moves out of range.
Kino no Tabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by no Tabi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
no Tabi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gouki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for no Tabi!
no Tabi is working to get back to half guard.
no Tabi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
no Tabi 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gouki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and no Tabi is now in Gouki's guard. A big mistake from Gouki there, giving up the dominant position!

Gouki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. no Tabi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gouki is breathing heavily.
no Tabi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gouki's guard.

no Tabi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gouki tries for a takedown but no Tabi circles away easily

and no Tabi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gouki's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gouki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. no Tabi stacks Gouki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by no Tabi!

no Tabi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gouki to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
no Tabi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gouki counters with a takedown into side control.
Shibukawa Gouki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kino no Tabi.
no Tabi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
no Tabi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

no Tabi kicks off Gouki and gets to his feet.
Gouki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gouki slips a jab and a cross from no Tabi.
no Tabi fails to land the takedown.

no Tabi scores a takedown into full mount!
Gouki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. no Tabi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gouki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! no Tabi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gouki, into his guard.
no Tabi wanted to stand there but Gouki had control of the position.
no Tabi preventing the sweep.

no Tabi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gouki, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gouki shoots and misses
and no Tabi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

no Tabi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. no Tabi showed some decent athleticism there.
Gouki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kino no Tabi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

no Tabi fails with the takedown

and Gouki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for no Tabi!
no Tabi is in all sorts of trouble here.
no Tabi wants to get back to his feet.
Gouki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Gouki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, no Tabi has worked his arm free - good work by no Tabi!
no Tabi wants to get back to his feet.

Gouki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
no Tabi is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouki moves into full mount!
Gouki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
no Tabi is just holding on here. Gouki manages to take his back.
Gouki has the hooks in. no Tabi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Gouki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
no Tabi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
no Tabi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gouki takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Gouki working for a choke but no Tabi is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

no Tabi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
no Tabi tries to roll but Gouki sticks to his back.

no Tabi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gouki's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gouki throwing sloppy strikes.
no Tabi turns into Gouki and is now in his guard.

Gouki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! no Tabi escapes and throws Gouki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gouki tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouki is not content to let no Tabi control the position.
no Tabi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
no Tabi wants to control but Gouki is keeping him busy.
no Tabi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gouki is looking to reverse the position.
no Tabi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gouki down.

no Tabi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
no Tabi throws a series of punches but Gouki moves out of range.

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.
no Tabi fails with the takedown

and Gouki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
no Tabi tries to roll over but Gouki keeps him under control.
Gouki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for no Tabi!

Gouki goes for an armbar but no Tabi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from no Tabi.

Gouki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gouki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. no Tabi manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shibukawa Gouki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

no Tabi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gouki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
no Tabi misses with a hook.
Gouki fails with the takedown

and no Tabi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gouki!
Gouki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gouki taking shots to the head.
Gouki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
no Tabi wants to pass to mount but Gouki is defending the position.
no Tabi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
no Tabi prevents Gouki from improving his position.

Gouki is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but no Tabi pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
no Tabi is pressing down on Gouki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gouki is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gouki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Gouki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gouki 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.

no Tabi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gouki is on top in guard.
Gouki prevents no Tabi from getting back to his feet.
Gouki looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouki preventing the sweep.

no Tabi scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Gouki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
no Tabi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gouki manages to get himself to full guard.

Gouki is looking for a triangle but no Tabi pushes his legs off easily.
no Tabi lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Gouki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gouki tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gouki has his foot on no Tabi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. no Tabi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gouki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

no Tabi gets to his feet. Gouki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
no Tabi misses with a takedown

and Gouki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Gouki seems to be looking for submissions.
no Tabi wants to control but Gouki is keeping busy.

Gouki is trying to work for a kimura but no Tabi is defending well.
Gouki passes the guard and advances to mount!
no Tabi is desperately trying to improve his position but Gouki has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
no Tabi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gouki. What's that going to do exactly?
Gouki wants to take his opponent's back but no Tabi doesn't allow it.
no Tabi is looking to improve his position but Gouki isn't that keen on the idea.
no Tabi has given up his back here. Will Gouki look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Gouki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
no Tabi is trying to get back to his feet but Gouki has full control of the position and if anything, no Tabi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
no Tabi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gouki.

Gouki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shibukawa Gouki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gouki 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shibukawa Gouki!