AFC 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magno Nagano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Destructo Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nagano
vs
Toriyama

192 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Magno Nagano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Destructo Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Nagano or perhaps it was just good defense by Toriyama which made him look bad.

Toriyama gets the takedown into side control.
Toriyama 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.
Nagano is breathing heavily.

Toriyama tries for a kimura but Nagano is defending well.

Toriyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nagano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nagano stops Toriyama from passing to mount.
Toriyama wants to control for a moment but Nagano uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Toriyama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagano scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama is not content to let Nagano control the position.
Toriyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Toriyama trying to control but Nagano postures up.
Toriyama is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagano 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Toriyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Toriyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toriyama working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nagano's thigh. Nagano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Toriyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nagano struggling a bit here.

Toriyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nagano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nagano is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toriyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nagano can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Toriyama wants to control the action here but instead Nagano manages to pass to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nagano trying to control but Toriyama is having none of it.
Toriyama is looking to get to half guard.
Nagano tries to control but Toriyama wriggling away.
Nagano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Toriyama?
Toriyama gets back to half guard.
Toriyama manages to get to full guard.

Toriyama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nagano uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Destructo Toriyama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Toriyama scores with a takedown into Nagano's guard.
Toriyama looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagano is on top in guard.

Nagano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nagano stopping the sweep attempt from Toriyama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagano trying to control but Toriyama is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagano tries to stand but Toriyama is controlling from the bottom.
Toriyama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nagano is squirming around, avoiding Toriyama's attempts to control the action.

Toriyama working for a submission but Nagano is keeping him at bay.
Nagano is trying to escape the mount but Toriyama keeps good control and instead manages to take Nagano's back.

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.

Nagano defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Nagano tries to stand but Toriyama is controlling from the bottom.
Toriyama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Toriyama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nagano is now in Toriyama's guard. A big mistake from Toriyama there, giving up the dominant position!

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

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

Toriyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagano trying to control but Toriyama is working from the bottom.

Toriyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toriyama can do anything to dispel that myth.

Toriyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Toriyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Toriyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Toriyama has an active guard here but Nagano has managed to pass into half guard.
Nagano wants to pass the guard but Toriyama is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nagano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toriyama is just riding it out for now. Nagano eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Destructo Toriyama 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!

Nagano doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Toriyama counters with a takedown into side control.
Toriyama trying to control the action but Nagano is working from the bottom.
Nagano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toriyama trying to advance position but Nagano counters by regaining guard.
Nagano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toriyama looking to sit in guard and control but Nagano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Toriyama looking for a guillotine here but Nagano defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Toriyama is looking for a triangle but Nagano pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagano trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Toriyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Toriyama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nagano uses it to pass to side control.
Toriyama regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is trying to control but can't.
Nagano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toriyama!
Toriyama is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagano manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toriyama to take his back!
Nagano keeps control of the position as Toriyama tries to break free.
Toriyama trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toriyama is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nagano is staying active.
Toriyama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nagano's guard. Nice work there by Toriyama.

Toriyama gets to his feet. Nagano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A big right from Nagano misses.

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

and Toriyama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Toriyama.
Nagano is looking to stand up but Toriyama isn't so interested in that idea.
Nagano keeping full guard, as Toriyama tries to pass.
Nagano keeping moving, preventing Toriyama from controlling successfully.
Magno Nagano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toriyama looking to pass the guard.
Toriyama wants to control from the top but Nagano keeps moving.

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destructo Toriyama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamamoto Funaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Kinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kinney's choice of entrance music: Say It Ain't So. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Funaki
vs
Kinney

173 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

215 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamamoto Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonard Kinney!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinney just misses with a punch to the body.
Funaki keeps the fight on the outside.

Funaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kinney!

Funaki working for a guillotine from mount but Kinney is in no mood to give up.
Funaki fails to advance to Kinney's back.

Funaki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Funaki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kinney turns into him and now he's in Funaki's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funaki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinney really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kinney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Funaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kinney is looking to get to half guard.

Funaki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kinney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Funaki wants to finish this one by submission but Kinney is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Funaki.
Funaki is breathing heavily.

Funaki working for a guillotine from mount but Kinney is in no mood to give up.
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.
Kinney wants to hold on but Funaki pushes him away.
Kinney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Funaki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kinney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Funaki has control of Kinney's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kinney regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Funaki has hold of Kinney's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kinney manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kinney manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Funaki seems to be working for a kimura but Kinney defends the submission attempt.

Funaki is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kinney is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yamamoto Funaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amazing Yunoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wardor Warlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warlovski has chosen Zocalo as his entrance music. Wardor Warlovski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yunoz
vs
Warlovski

167 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
197 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amazing Yunoz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wardor Warlovski!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yunoz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yunoz misses with a head kick.

Warlovski lands a high kick to the side of Yunoz's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Warlovski dives into guard, looking to finish.

Yunoz is rocked!

It looks like Amazing Yunoz has been cut.

Warlovski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yunoz, up you get!
Oh Yunoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yunoz swinging wilding here.
Amazing Yunoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warlovski throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Yunoz crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wardor Warlovski!
Wardor Warlovski is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Ustorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitius Hardius (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.

Ustorf
vs
Hardius

200 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Ustorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hitius Hardius!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardius stuffs the takedown attempt from Ustorf. Ustorf gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Hardius does no damage.

Ustorf drives through and clinches with Hardius against the cage.
Ustorf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hardius tries to pull guard but Ustorf won't allow it.
Hardius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Hardius manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hardius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ustorf wants to improve his position but Hardius is controlling well.
Ustorf wants to control but Hardius is keeping busy.
Ustorf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ustorf punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustorf is trying to maintain the position but Hardius is very close to passing his half guard.

Ustorf is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hardius pulls his head out easily.
Ustorf gets full guard.
Hardius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ustorf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardius misses with a looping right.
Hitius Hardius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ustorf shoots for a takedown but Hardius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Ustorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardius throws a nice looking combination but Ustorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Ustorf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hardius sprawls well initially but Ustorf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardius is trying to control but can't.

Hardius is defending against the submission attempts here by Ustorf.
Ustorf is breathing heavily.
Ustorf wants to pass to mount but Hardius is defending the position.
Ustorf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ustorf.
Ustorf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardius's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ustorf.
Hardius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ustorf.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ustorf is looking to clinch.
Hardius throws a jab when Ustorf was well out of range.
Ustorf closes the distance and clinches up with Hardius, looking for a takedown. Ustorf pushes Hardius against the cage but Hardius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hardius instigates a clinch.

Hardius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ustorf uses from the top position.
Ustorf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hardius manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ustorf 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.
Hardius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardius wants to control from the top but Ustorf keeps moving.
Ustorf trying to control the position.
Hardius won't allow Ustorf to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ustorf wants to improve his position but instead Hardius has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitius Hardius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Ustorf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ustorf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ustorf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ustorf shoots in but no luck this time.
Ustorf throws a series of punches but Hardius moves out of range.
Ustorf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Ustorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardius throws a series of punches but Ustorf avoids them all with ease.
Ustorf tries for a takedown but Hardius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Ustorf takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardius can't get the takedown.
Hardius wants a takedown.

Ustorf successfully pulls guard.
Ustorf wants to sweep here but Hardius controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ustorf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hardius stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hardius lands a jab-cross combination.
Ustorf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ustorf swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardius.
Hardius looks to land a combination but Ustorf avoids it well.
Ustorf shoots in and drives through. Hardius sprawls well.
Hardius tries to bum rush Ustorf with a series of wild strikes but Ustorf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ustorf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardius lands a glancing blow to the side of Ustorf's head.
Ustorf tries to bum rush Hardius with a series of wild strikes but Hardius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ustorf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardius looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Ustorf's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ustorf trying to control the action but Hardius is working from the bottom.
Hardius defending against the ground and pound.
Ustorf scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ustorf has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hardius is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ustorf goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardius turns into him and now he's in Ustorf's guard.
Ustorf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardius's guard.
Ustorf throwing strikes from guard but Hardius blocks nicely.
Ustorf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ustorf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ustorf wants to control from the top but Hardius keeps moving.

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.

Ustorf stands and steps away. Hardius gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hitius Hardius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ustorf paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ustorf gets a takedown into half guard.
Ustorf is looking to take a break and control but Hardius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ustorf.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ustorf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ustorf is looking to stall here but Hardius recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sean Ustorf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hardius throws a right hand that Ustorf ducks under and follows up with a left that Ustorf also avoids with ease.
Ustorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ustorf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardius as he avoids it easily.
Hardius misses with a combination

so Ustorf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ustorf trying to control but Hardius is working from the bottom.
Ustorf throwing strikes from guard but Hardius blocks nicely.
Ustorf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ustorf looking to sit in guard and control but Hardius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ustorf throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustorf tries to strike from the bottom.
Ustorf looking for a sweep. Not yet Ustorf, not yet.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardius thuds his right hand into Ustorf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ustorf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ustorf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ustorf with shots to the head and body - Hardius looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ustorf throwing strikes here but Hardius is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hardius sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hardius wants to get back to full guard.
Ustorf thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hardius to regain full guard.
Hardius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ustorf lands a couple of elbows.
Ustorf looking to sit in guard and control but Hardius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ustorf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sean Ustorf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ustorf striking off his back but it's not causing Hardius any problems.
Ustorf throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hardius won't allow Ustorf to sweep him here.
Hardius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardius wants to stand but Ustorf is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hardius being controlled here momentarily.
Hardius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ustorf manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ustorf unloading with bombs!
Ustorf trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Ustorf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ustorf 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Ustorf!