CHOKE Evolve Tour Vol. 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osuka Kasumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaroenrattanatarakon comes to the ring accompanied by tep-pa-jaao tao fai by Buddha Bless . Osuka Kasumia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jaroenrattanatarakon
vs
Kasumia

177 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osuka Kasumia!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroenrattanatarakon misses with a body shot.

Jaroenrattanatarakon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jaroenrattanatarakon lands in his opponent's guard.
Jaroenrattanatarakon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasumia is keeping the position for now.
Jaroenrattanatarakon wants to control from the top but Kasumia keeps moving.
Jaroenrattanatarakon is looking to stand up but Kasumia won't let him.
Kasumia controls Jaroenrattanatarakon momentarily but Jaroenrattanatarakon frees himself.
Jaroenrattanatarakon wants to stand and escape but instead Kasumia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kasumia trying to control but Jaroenrattanatarakon is working from the bottom.
Kasumia wants to pass the guard but Jaroenrattanatarakon is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasumia.
Kasumia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kasumia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaroenrattanatarakon has a takedown stuffed.
Kasumia misses with a straight right.
Jaroenrattanatarakon shoots in for a double leg but Kasumia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaroenrattanatarakon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jaroenrattanatarakon scores with a takedown into Kasumia's guard.
Jaroenrattanatarakon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaroenrattanatarakon looking to sit in guard and control but Kasumia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kasumia 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jaroenrattanatarakon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jaroenrattanatarakon wants to stand but Kasumia is controlling the position.

Kasumia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jaroenrattanatarakon, up you get!
Jaroenrattanatarakon is breathing heavily.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaroenrattanatarakon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasumia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarakon fails with the takedown
and Kasumia counters with a series of strikes. Jaroenrattanatarakon will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaroenrattanatarakon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasumia but Kasumia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasumia misses with a two punch combination.
Jaroenrattanatarakon throws a sloppy head kick and Kasumia moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kasumia.

It looks like Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon has been cut.
Kasumia just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroenrattanatarakon walks into a left hand.
Kasumia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaroenrattanatarakon. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasumia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaroenrattanatarakon.
A nice combination there by Kasumia.

Jaroenrattanatarakon is rocked!
Kasumia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Kasumia. No joy for Jaroenrattanatarakon on that attempt.
Kasumia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasumia.
Oh Jaroenrattanatarakon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jaroenrattanatarakon gets caught flat footed, as Kasumia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jaroenrattanatarakon seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia controlling from the top position.
Jaroenrattanatarakon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Jaroenrattanatarakon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaroenrattanatarakon keeping full guard, as Kasumia tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kasumia controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasumia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaroenrattanatarakon is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osuka Kasumia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kasumia moves into range and clinches up with Jaroenrattanatarakon.

Jaroenrattanatarakon breaks the clinch.
Jaroenrattanatarakon tries to clinch up
and Kasumia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaroenrattanatarakon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasumia's waist but Kasumia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaroenrattanatarakon off to one side.
Kasumia throws a body kick that misses.
Jaroenrattanatarakon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasumia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasumia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaroenrattanatarakon tries to clinch but Kasumia is having none of it.
Jaroenrattanatarakon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kasumia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaroenrattanatarakon's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasumia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kasumia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kasumia swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaroenrattanatarakon.
Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaroenrattanatarakon moves out of range as Kasumia strikes.
Jaroenrattanatarakon fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Kasumia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasumia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasumia connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaroenrattanatarakon avoids the head kick by Kasumia.
A head kick by Jaroenrattanatarakon misses
and Kasumia counters with a nice body kick.
Kasumia moves out of range of the body kick from Jaroenrattanatarakon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kasumia is looking to clinch but Jaroenrattanatarakon is avoiding it.
Jaroenrattanatarakon closes the distance and clinches up with Kasumia, looking for a takedown. Jaroenrattanatarakon pushes Kasumia against the ropes but Kasumia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Kasumia has Jaroenrattanatarakon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jaroenrattanatarakon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kasumia breaks the clinch.
Kasumia blocks a head kick by Jaroenrattanatarakon.
Jaroenrattanatarakon ducks under a wild hook from Kasumia.
Kasumia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kasumia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaroenrattanatarakon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaroenrattanatarakon slips under a jab from Kasumia.
Kasumia lands a head kick. Jaroenrattanatarakon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jaroenrattanatarakon lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasumia blocks a head kick by Jaroenrattanatarakon.
Kasumia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasumia misses with a wild combination.
Kasumia shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaroenrattanatarakon throws a head kick that misses
and Kasumia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasumia stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaroenrattanatarakon. Jaroenrattanatarakon gets slowly back to his feet.
Kasumia tries to clinch up but Jaroenrattanatarakon circles away and keeps his distance.

Jaroenrattanatarakon tries to keep at a distance but Kasumia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kasumia is trying to break free.
Jaroenrattanatarakon has had enough of the clinch but Kasumia keeps him there for the moment.

Jaroenrattanatarakon manages to break the clinch.

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.
Jaroenrattanatarakon throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Kasumia.
Kasumia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kasumia scores with the left hand. Jaroenrattanatarakon knows he should have avoided that one.
Kasumia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasumia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasumia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaroenrattanatarakon.
Jaroenrattanatarakon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kasumia tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroenrattanatarakon lands with a kick to the temple. Kasumia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from Kasumia.
A nice combination there by Kasumia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osuka Kasumia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jaroenrattanatarakon misses with a head kick.
Kasumia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasumia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaroenrattanatarakon has a takedown stuffed.
Osuka Kasumia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasumia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaroenrattanatarakon wants to clinch

and Kasumia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kasumia breaks the clinch.
Jaroenrattanatarakon tries to clinch but Kasumia moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroenrattanatarakon throws a sloppy head kick and Kasumia moves out of range easily.
Jaroenrattanatarakon closes the distance but Kasumia moves to the side

and Kasumia counters with a single leg into guard. Jaroenrattanatarakon didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jaroenrattanatarakon has an active guard here but Kasumia has managed to pass into half guard.
Kasumia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarakon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jaroenrattanatarakon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Kasumia stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kasumia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kasumia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaroenrattanatarakon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaroenrattanatarakon blocks a head kick by Kasumia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarakon cracks Kasumia with a good jab.
Jaroenrattanatarakon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaroenrattanatarakon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasumia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jaroenrattanatarakon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kasumia walks into a jab.
Jaroenrattanatarakon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick by Jaroenrattanatarakon misses
and Kasumia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasumia throws a head kick that misses.
Jaroenrattanatarakon fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasumia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaroenrattanatarakon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasumia tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarakon throws a sloppy head kick and Kasumia moves out of range easily.
Jaroenrattanatarakon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasumia.
Kasumia throws a sloppy head kick and Jaroenrattanatarakon moves out of range easily.
Kasumia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaroenrattanatarakon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kasumia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jaroenrattanatarakon!
Jaroenrattanatarakon is trying to stand.
Jaroenrattanatarakon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jaroenrattanatarakon wants to improve his position but Kasumia is controlling well.

Jaroenrattanatarakon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kasumia in particular looking to stall.
Jaroenrattanatarakon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kasumia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kasumia is pushing down on Jaroenrattanatarakon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaroenrattanatarakon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kasumia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osuka Kasumia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasumia blocks the strikes from Jaroenrattanatarakon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osuka Kasumia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kasumia 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osuka Kasumia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raipe Raikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rua
vs
Raikas

175 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
148 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitor Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Raipe Raikas!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raikas lands with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rua checks a leg kick.
Raikas misses with a wild combination.
Raikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raikas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rua doesn't seem bothered though.
Rua lands with a nice combination. Raikas backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Raipe Raikas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikas throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Raikas connects with a high kick.
Raikas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raikas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Raikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raikas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters with a leg kick.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raikas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raikas misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
Raikas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Rua is rocked!
Raikas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rua's head.
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raikas misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a right hand to the body.
Raikas looks gassed!
Rua looks to land a combination. Raikas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rua seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raikas checks the leg kick.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raikas throws a leg kick but Rua checks it.
Raikas misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a left and a right that stings Raikas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raikas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raikas.
Rua misses with a wild combination.
Rua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raikas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raikas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raikas feints and then cracks Rua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rua down.
Rua throws and low kick but Raikas moves out of range easily.
Rua scores with a one two! Raikas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raikas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikas avoids the head kick by Rua.
Raikas misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua throws a series of punches but Raikas avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raikas.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Raikas slips a jab and a cross from Rua.
Raikas throws a sloppy body shot
and Raikas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua takes a swing at Raikas's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Raikas misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raikas. Rua shrugs it off though.
Raikas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua is working the combinations to good effect here.
Raikas misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikas checks a low kick from Rua.
Raikas misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a two punch combo.
Raikas misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raikas avoids the head kick by Rua.
Raikas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Raikas tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vitor Rua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raipe Raikas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Raikas throws a leg kick which misses Rua's front leg but catches the back leg as Rua tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Raikas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Raikas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Raikas throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Raikas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raikas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Raikas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Raikas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raikas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Vitor Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Raikas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raikas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raikas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Raikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
Raikas misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua avoids a kick to the body.
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raikas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vitor Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua throws a one two combo.
Rua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rua.
Rua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raikas counters with a series of strikes. Rua will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua throws a series of punches but Raikas moves out of range.
Raikas throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a two punch combo.
Rua throws a leg kick that misses.
Raikas looks for the body kick but Rua saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rua!
Raikas throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Raikas throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Raikas throws a head kick that misses.
Rua blocks a head kick by Raikas.
Rua connects with a jab.
Rua throws a series of punches but Raikas avoids them all with ease.
Raikas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raipe Raikas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raikas checks a leg kick.
Raikas is looking to slow Rua down with leg kicks.
Raikas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Raikas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raikas misses with a double jab
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raikas. That's going to slow Rua down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rua, as that shot connected.
Raikas throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
Rua lands a nice hook to Raikas's body. Raikas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raikas misses with a body shot
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Raikas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raikas misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a left to the body.
Raikas misses with a hook.
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
Raikas pushes Rua away with a front kick.
Raikas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rua rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raikas throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Raikas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raikas blocks a head kick by Rua.
Raikas's corner calls for a 1-2. Raikas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raipe Raikas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Raikas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Raikas misses.
Raikas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raikas is out of range and Rua settles back down.
Raikas throws a head kick that misses
and Raikas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raikas on the side of the head.
Rua digs a good body shot into Raikas's ribs.
Rua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raikas checks the leg kick.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Raikas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raikas misses with a body shot
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rua!
Raikas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raikas misses with a body kick.
Raikas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rua is out of range and Raikas settles back down.
Rua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raikas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rua counters with a left and a right that stings Raikas.
Rua avoids the head kick by Raikas.
Rua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raikas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raikas misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Raikas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rua will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raikas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raikas.
Raikas looks to land a body kick but Rua moved away.
Rua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raikas throws a combination that misses
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Rua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raikas misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Raikas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raikas throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Rua avoids the head kick by Raikas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rua, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Rua both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikas scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raikas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Raikas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raikas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua throws and low kick but Raikas moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Raikas.
Raikas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rua cracks Raikas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raikas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Raikas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
Raikas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Raikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raikas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua lands with a nice combination. Raikas backs away looking to recover.
Raikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raikas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raipe Raikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raikas scoring well with a low kick there.
Raikas is looking to land body kicks.
Vitor Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Raikas's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rua 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hayate Akio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senshi Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akio comes to the ring accompanied by Symphony of Swords. Hayate Akio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Senshi Nagasaki's chin.

Akio
vs
Nagasaki

175 cm
22
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hayate Akio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senshi Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akio.

Nagasaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akio defending well though.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Akio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akio is looking to improve his position.

Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but Akio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagasaki to get the leverage.
Nagasaki is pressing down on Akio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akio is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Nagasaki is working for a kimura but Akio is defending it quite comfortably.
Akio is trying to stand back up but Nagasaki is controlling him
Akio trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Akio misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Akio throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akio throws out the jab.

Nagasaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Akio is looking for a sweep.
Akio is trying to control Nagasaki's posture but Nagasaki avoids it.
Akio tries to buck Nagasaki off but Nagasaki is having none of it.

Nagasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nagasaki lands some shots froms side control.
Akio wants to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nagasaki advances to full mount.
Nagasaki trying to control but Akio is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akio wants to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akio regains half guard.

Nagasaki is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Akio as he works his way to full guard.
Nagasaki looks gassed!
Nagasaki won't allow Akio to sweep him here.
Akio wants to stand up but Nagasaki is controlling him.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagasaki cracks Akio with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nagasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nagasaki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Akio can't do much from the bottom here.

Nagasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nagasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Akio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Akio is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki tries to advance to mount but Akio denies him.
Akio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Akio is looking to reverse the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nagasaki shoots for a takedown but Akio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akio lands a two punch combo.
Akio cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akio.
Akio takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akio.
Akio throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Hayate Akio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Akio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Senshi Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akio sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort.

Nagasaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nagasaki prevents Akio from improving his position.
Akio missing with punches from the bottom.
Akio is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.

Akio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Akio keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nagasaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nagasaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akio trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.

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

Nagasaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nagasaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nagasaki forces his way into half guard.
Akio wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Akio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akio is working hard here to advance position.
Nagasaki passes into side control, despite Akio's attempt to control the position.
Nagasaki tries to move to mount but Akio blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Nagasaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akio gets back to half guard.
Akio landing a few short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akio is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akio avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Akio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki postures up in Akio's guard and throws a big left but Akio blocks it.

Akio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Akio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akio keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Senshi Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akio sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Senshi Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akio is looking to improve his position.
Akio is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
Akio tries to kick Nagasaki off but Nagasaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akio is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagasaki throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nagasaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nagasaki prevents Akio from improving his position.
Nagasaki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nagasaki trying to control but Akio is having none of it.
Akio is wriggling around trying to escape.

Nagasaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Akio is working to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes but Akio is staying in there.
Nagasaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nagasaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Akio tries to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Nagasaki has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Akio's face.
Akio tries to hold on but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nagasaki lands a heavy elbow.
Akio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Akio gets to his feet - Nagasaki follows without any prompting.
Akio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagasaki.
Akio looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Akio throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nagasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nagasaki showed some decent athleticism there.

Nagasaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akio defends it well.
Nagasaki is pressing down on Akio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akio is holding on for now.
Akio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagasaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagasaki's back!
Akio lands shots from the back.
Akio doesn't have the hooks in and Nagasaki manages to turn into his guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hayate Akio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Akio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akio is keeping the position for now.

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

Nagasaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nagasaki, into his guard.
Akio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akio passes Nagasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Akio wants to work for an arm triangle but Nagasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Senshi Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akio misses with a head shot. Nagasaki uses the momentum to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Senshi Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagasaki 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Senshi Nagasaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Kurose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hajime Susumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kurose
vs
Susumu

176 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

170 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Combat Pro Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Kurose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hajime Susumu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Susumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Susumu fakes the leg kick and cracks Kurose in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Susumu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Susumu.
Kurose tries to clinch up but Susumu circles away and keeps his distance.
Susumu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Susumu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Susumu has closed the distance and engaged Kurose in a clinch.
Kurose is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Susumu lands a knee to the head.
Susumu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurose is breathing heavily.

Susumu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Susumu swings for the body but Kurose moves out of range.
Susumu is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick there by Susumu.
Kurose walks forward, straight into a front kick from Susumu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susumu lands a lovely overhand right.

Susumu gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Susumu breaks from the clinch.
Susumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Susumu lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Susumu has closed the distance and engaged Kurose in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Susumu.
Knees to the body from Susumu.
Stalling in the clinch from Susumu.
A nice left hand lands by Susumu.
Susumu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurose backwards.
Susumu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Susumu lands a knee to the body.
Susumu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Susumu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Susumu breaks from the clinch.
Hajime Susumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Susumu clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kurose avoids the elbow strike from Susumu, against the ropes.
Susumu crunches a lovely knee into Kurose's ribcage.
Susumu cracks Kurose with a nice body shot.

Susumu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Susumu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kurose's head.
Kurose looks for a takedown but Susumu sprawls well.
Susumu scores with a spinning back kick!
Susumu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Susumu throws the kick towards the body but Kurose avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Kurose
and Susumu counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Susumu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Susumu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kurose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Kurose tries to keep at a distance but Susumu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Susumu landing knees to the head.
Susumu leaning against his opponent.
Kurose wants to break the clinch but can't.
Susumu landing knees to the head.

Susumu breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susumu lunges at Kurose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurose's hand.
Kurose darts in trying to clinch
and Susumu counters with a head kick. That will keep Kurose thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kurose with a lazy takedown attempt

and Susumu counters with a head kick that drops Kurose - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Kurose is rocked!
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!
Kurose has hold of Susumu's hands but Susumu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Susumu is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Susumu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kurose!
Susumu wants to take his opponent's back but Kurose doesn't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurose takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Susumu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Susumu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Susumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Susumu.
Hajime Susumu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Susumu!
Susumu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Susumu throws a head kick that half lands.
Kurose sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Susumu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Susumu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Susumu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Susumu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Susumu throws a head kick that Kurose semi-blocks.
Kurose takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Susumu darts in and clinches Kurose up against the ropes.
Susumu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kurose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Susumu landing knees to the head.
Susumu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Susumu.
Susumu landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Susumu.
Susumu crunches a lovely knee into Kurose's ribcage.

Susumu breaks from the clinch.
Susumu thows a body shot but no joy.
Kurose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick from Susumu lands but Kurose takes it in his stride.
Susumu looks to throw the jab but Kurose is out of range.

Susumu clinches up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Susumu breaks the clinch.
Susumu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurose takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Susumu thuds a left hand into Kurose's body.
Susumu scores with a spinning back kick!
Susumu tries to land a front kick but Kurose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Susumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kurose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Susumu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurose throwing strikes here but Susumu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Susumu manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susumu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kurose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kurose's back!

Susumu looking for the choke from the back.

Susumu looking for the RNC.

Susumu working for a choke but Kurose is defending well.
Kurose trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susumu trying to control.

Susumu tightening his grip on Kurose, looking for the choke.
Kurose wants to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurose looking very determined here, making life difficult for Susumu.

Susumu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kurose is defending well though. Susumu let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Susumu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kurose throws a sloppy head kick
and Susumu counters with a body kick.
Kurose walks forward, straight into a front kick from Susumu.
Kurose tries to clinch up.
Susumu keeps the fight on the outside.
Susumu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurose ducks under a wild hook from Susumu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Susumu.
Susumu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Susumu scores with a body shot.
Susumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurose moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Susumu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Susumu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Susumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Susumu throws a leg kick which misses Kurose's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurose tries to avoid it.
Susumu's corner calls for a 1-2. Susumu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Susumu lands with a slapping head kick.
Susumu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurose.
Kurose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Susumu can pounce on him.
Susumu lands with a kick to the temple. Kurose shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Susumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurose.
Susumu lands with a kick to the ribs.

Susumu takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurose will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susumu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurose or not.
Kurose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Susumu just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Susumu scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Susumu.

Susumu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurose avoids the head kick by Susumu.
Susumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Susumu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susumu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kurose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kurose wants to pass the guard but Susumu is keeping the position.

Susumu is looking for a triangle but Kurose pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Susumu is looking for a triangle but Kurose pushes his legs off easily.

Susumu is looking for a triangle but Kurose pushes his legs off easily.
Susumu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurose postures up.
Kurose trying to control the position from guard on top but Susumu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kurose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Susumu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurose is one step ahead there.
Kurose trying to control but Susumu is working from the bottom.
Hajime Susumu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Susumu scores with a push kick.
Matthew Kurose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Susumu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susumu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Susumu counters with a nice kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hajime Susumu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Susumu 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hajime Susumu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Risto Ryhti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ryhti
vs
Knocker

175 cm
23
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Risto Ryhti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Knocker!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Knocker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryhti tries to clinch but Knocker moves out of range.

Knocker clinches up with Ryhti and pushes him back against the ropes.
Knocker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryhti looking to stall.
Knocker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryhti is trying to stall.
Knocker looking to stall.
Knocker can't break the clinch.
Ryhti is looking to control Knocker's arms but Knocker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryhti has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Risto Ryhti.

Knocker tries to keep at a distance but Ryhti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knocker lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Knocker.
Ryhti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knocker is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhti avoiding damage.
Ryhti can't find room to land a body shot as Knocker controls the action.
Ryhti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knocker lands an elbow inside.
Ryhti wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Knocker.
The referee calls for Ryhti to work.
Ryhti is trying to maintain a safe position but Knocker gets an underhook and turns Ryhti into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Risto Ryhti.

Ryhti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryhti stalling in the clinch.
Knocker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knocker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryhti just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Ryhti manages to break the clinch.
Ryhti is looking to clinch but Knocker is avoiding it.
Knocker closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ryhti counters by clinching up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knocker clinches up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Knocker.
Knocker connects with a knee to the head.
Knocker landing knees to the head.
Knocker lands an elbow inside that Ryhti shrugs off.

Knocker jumps guard and drags Ryhti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Knocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryhti is one step ahead there.
Ryhti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryhti tries to stand but Knocker is controlling from the bottom.
Ryhti is breathing heavily.
Knocker trying to keep a closed guard but Ryhti is proving a slippery customer.
Ryhti wants to stand but Knocker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knocker working a defensive guard here.
Ryhti is looking to stand up but Knocker won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocker pulls Ryhti in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryhti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knocker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knocker tries to clinch up

and Ryhti counters with a takedown into side control.
Ryhti wants to stand but Knocker is controlling his arm.
Knocker struggling a bit here.
Knocker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knocker wants to improve his position but Ryhti is controlling well.
Knocker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knocker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knocker controls Ryhti momentarily but Ryhti frees himself.

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

Knocker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Knocker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ryhti gets the takedown into side control.
Knocker is trying to improve his position.

Ryhti stands up and beckons Knocker to his feet.
Knocker tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ryhti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knocker won't be happy with that.
Knocker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryhti tries to kick Knocker off but Knocker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knocker wants to pass the guard but Ryhti is defending well.

Knocker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryhti is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocker is looking to take a break and control but Ryhti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryhti wants to get back to his feet.
Knocker is looking to take a break and control but Ryhti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ryhti tries a head kick but it misses.
Knocker throws a body punch but Ryhti moves out of range.
Ryhti scores with a nice right hand.
Ryhti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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.
Knocker closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ryhti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knocker!
Ryhti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knocker tries to hold on but Ryhti postures up.
Knocker tries to reverse the position but Ryhti maintains control.
Ryhti wants to control the pace but Knocker is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocker tries to lock up and control but Ryhti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryhti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryhti tries to control but Knocker wriggling away.
Ryhti prevents Knocker from getting the reversal.
Ryhti controlling the pace for now.

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.
Knocker tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ryhti stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Knocker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knocker tries to clinch but Ryhti moves away

and Ryhti counters by clinching up.
Ryhti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ryhti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryhti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knocker looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryhti.
Knocker misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryhti.
Ryhti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knocker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryhti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryhti cracks Knocker with a nice body shot.
Ryhti has had enough of the clinch but Knocker keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Ryhti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Knocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryhti.
Knocker looks to clinch

and Ryhti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knocker!
Knocker can't escape the position.
Ryhti controlling the pace for now.

Ryhti stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Knocker clinches but Ryhti breaks the clinch

and Ryhti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryhti.
Knocker connects with a knee to the head.
Ryhti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knocker up against the ropes.
Knocker lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knocker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryhti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryhti leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Knocker tries to stall but Ryhti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryhti.
Ryhti can't break the clinch.
Knocker scores with a knee to the head.
Ryhti blocks an elbow strike from Knocker.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryhti.
Ryhti looking to slow down the pace here.
Knocker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knocker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ryhti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Knocker breaks from the clinch.
Knocker closes the distance but Ryhti moves to the side
and Knocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knocker closes the distance but Ryhti moves to the side

and Ryhti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryhti seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti is thwarting Knocker's attempts to control the position.
Ryhti prevents Knocker from improving his position.
Risto Ryhti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryhti is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Knocker is trying to maintain the position but Ryhti is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryhti fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Knocker.
Ryhti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Ryhti moves into range and clinches up with Knocker.
Knocker connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti stalls.
Ryhti can't break the clinch.
Ryhti misses with a punch to the body.
Knocker lands an elbow just above Ryhti 's eye.
Knocker lands a knee to the head.

Ryhti breaks from the clinch.
Knocker darts in trying to clinch

and Ryhti counters with a shoot takedown. Knocker fights it but they end up in guard.
Knocker has a closed guard, preventing Ryhti from standing up.
Knocker looking for a sweep. Not yet Knocker, not yet.

Knocker is working an open guard so Ryhti takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Risto Ryhti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryhti throws a series of punches but Knocker avoids them all with ease.
Knocker tries to clinch but Ryhti moves away

and Ryhti counters with a shoot takedown. Knocker fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryhti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knocker is proving hard to escape from.
Knocker is trying to keep Ryhti in close.

Knocker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ryhti is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Knocker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ryhti's back instead.
Ryhti wants to get back to his feet.
Ryhti trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Knocker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Knocker 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!
Risto Ryhti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryhti 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Ryhti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riku Ogawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camron Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ogawa
vs
Crawford

173 cm
23
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
151 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Ogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camron Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford is looking to clinch.
Camron Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Ogawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ogawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford circles away.
Ogawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Ogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford throws a big shot that misses.
Crawford misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford darts in trying to clinch

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

Ogawa tries for a kimura but Crawford is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogawa works to advance to full mount. Crawford defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ogawa throws some wild stikes that Crawford manages to avoid easily.
Ogawa controlling the pace for now.
Ogawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ogawa is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Ogawa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crawford is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ogawa moves to the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ogawa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ogawa looking for the choke but no joy.
Ogawa scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Even with his hooks in, Ogawa manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Crawford is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Crawford showing good submission defense here.
Crawford covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ogawa tightening his grip on Crawford, looking for the choke.
Ogawa biding his time, controlling Crawford.
Ogawa wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Ogawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ogawa misses the jab.

Crawford gets caught flat footed, as Ogawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Ogawa from controlling successfully.
Ogawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawford is keeping the position for now.
Crawford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ogawa passes Crawford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford trying to control from the bottom.

Ogawa is looking for a kimura but Crawford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ogawa to get the leverage.
Ogawa wants to control but Crawford is keeping him busy.
Crawford is trying to stand up here but Ogawa is controlling him well.
Ogawa moves nicely into side control.
Ogawa trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Ogawa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crawford's legs.

Ogawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crawford prevents Ogawa from moving into mount.
Ogawa is looking to take a break and control but Crawford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ogawa tries to move to full mount but Crawford actually manages to regain half guard.

Ogawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa trying to pass the guard but Crawford defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Ogawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ogawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawford tries to avoid it but Ogawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawford to the ground. Crawford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Ogawa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Ogawa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crawford to see if he's OK.
Ogawa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ogawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crawford keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford is trying to escape the position but Ogawa is controlling the position.
Crawford striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Ogawa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford lands an elbow inside that Ogawa shrugs off.

Ogawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawford is looking to clinch.

Ogawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ogawa is looking for a kimura here.
Ogawa trying to mount his opponent but Crawford defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford is trying to stand.
Ogawa is pressing down on Crawford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crawford is holding on for now.
Crawford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ogawa is working away from the top position though.
Ogawa is pressing down on Crawford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crawford is holding on for now.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
Ogawa moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ogawa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crawford's legs.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ogawa dodges the punch combination from Crawford.
Ogawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawford tries to avoid it but Ogawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawford to the ground. Crawford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Camron Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camron Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.
Ogawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawford tries to avoid it but Ogawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawford to the ground. Crawford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Ogawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford throws a hook but Ogawa blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ogawa.
Crawford swinging wilding here.

Ogawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riku Ogawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ogawa trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Ogawa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Crawford will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ogawa advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ogawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crawford is looking to escape.
Ogawa moves to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford is trapped and Ogawa is scoring with shots to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riku Ogawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ogawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riku Ogawa!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Noshikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Hakulinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakulinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Last of the Mohicans Theme. Yuki Noshikawa had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Noshikawa
vs
Hakulinen

177 cm
22
193 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Noshikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarkko Hakulinen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakulinen fails to land the takedown.
Hakulinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noshikawa throws a right hand that Hakulinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakulinen also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Noshikawa.

It looks like Jarkko Hakulinen has been cut.
Hakulinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noshikawa has time to react.
Hakulinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noshikawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hakulinen on the side of the head.
Hakulinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakulinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakulinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noshikawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakulinen is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hakulinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Noshikawa which made him look bad.
Yuki Noshikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Hakulinen.
Noshikawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakulinen looks gassed!
Hakulinen slips a straight right by Noshikawa.
Noshikawa misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noshikawa.
Noshikawa misses with a looping right.
Hakulinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hakulinen tries to clinch up but Noshikawa circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Noshikawa lands.

Hakulinen is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noshikawa throws a jab when Hakulinen was well out of range.
Noshikawa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hakulinen to the canvas! Hakulinen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Noshikawa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Noshikawa!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Ikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus VonMueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ikari
vs
VonMueller

178 cm
19
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

167 cm
23
135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hell's Balls Fightwear
TFP Graphics

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Ikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klaus VonMueller!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonMueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ikari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
VonMueller misses with an uppercut. Ikari saw that one coming.

VonMueller connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ikari to the floor! VonMueller dives in looking for the finish!

Ikari is rocked!

It looks like Shinji Ikari has been cut.

VonMueller decides to return to a standing position.
Oh Ikari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ikari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from VonMueller.
Ikari moves forwards but VonMueller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VonMueller throws a lazy right hand but Ikari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ikari seems to have got his legs back now.
Ikari avoids the head kick by VonMueller.
Nice takedown defense from VonMueller. No joy for Ikari on that attempt.
VonMueller throws a right hand that Ikari ducks under and follows up with a left that Ikari also avoids with ease.

VonMueller lands a head kick that stumbles Ikari and the fighters go to the mat.
VonMueller won't allow Ikari to sweep him here.
VonMueller wants to stand but Ikari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

VonMueller stands up and waves to Ikari to follow him.
Ikari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Ikari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VonMueller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ikari shoots in but VonMueller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
VonMueller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
VonMueller looks to land a right hand but Ikari moved out of range.
VonMueller lands a nice shot to the body.
VonMueller throws a sloppy head kick and Ikari moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - VonMueller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller throws a head kick that misses.
VonMueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VonMueller tests Ikari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
VonMueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VonMueller throws a series of strikes that have Ikari backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VonMueller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
VonMueller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VonMueller looks gassed!
VonMueller misses the jab.
VonMueller scores with a jab to the body.
VonMueller throws a series of punches but Ikari moves out of range.
VonMueller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klaus VonMueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ikari.
VonMueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VonMueller tries a head kick but it misses.
Ikari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ikari blocks a head kick by VonMueller.
Ikari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ikari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ikari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VonMueller.
Klaus VonMueller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ikari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

VonMueller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ikari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
VonMueller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller catches Ikari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
VonMueller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
VonMueller tests Ikari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from VonMueller misses.
Ikari ducks under a wild hook from VonMueller.
VonMueller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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.
Ikari avoids a punch combination nicely.
VonMueller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

VonMueller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
VonMueller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ikari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klaus VonMueller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VonMueller is looking to slow Ikari down with leg kicks.
VonMueller throws a nice looking combination but Ikari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ikari dodges the punch combination from VonMueller.
VonMueller cracks Ikari with a right hand to the side of the head.
VonMueller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
VonMueller throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. VonMueller catches Ikari right on the button with a cross.
VonMueller with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ikari.
VonMueller connects with a jab.
VonMueller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
VonMueller fails to land with a series of punches.
VonMueller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ikari avoids the body shot from VonMueller.
A punch combination from VonMueller misses.
VonMueller loads up on a big right hand but Ikari slips the punch.
VonMueller throws a right and a left that Ikari avoids nicely.
Donk. VonMueller catches Ikari right on the button with a cross.
VonMueller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Ikari drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ikari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by VonMueller, who protects the arm well.
VonMueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
VonMueller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Ikari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ikari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
VonMueller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ikari asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ikari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
VonMueller throws a jab but it's blocked by Ikari.
Nice takedown defense from VonMueller. No joy for Ikari on that attempt.
Klaus VonMueller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ikari slips a jab from VonMueller.
A slow jab from VonMueller misses its intended target.
VonMueller throws a leg kick which misses Ikari's front leg but catches the back leg as Ikari tries to avoid it.
Ikari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
VonMueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
VonMueller looks to land a combination but Ikari avoids it well.
VonMueller throws a looping overhand right but Ikari ducks down to avoid it.
VonMueller throws a right and a left that Ikari avoids nicely.

Ikari scores a takedown into full mount!
VonMueller tries to buck Ikari off but he can't manage it.
VonMueller prevents Ikari from taking his back.

VonMueller bucks up and throws Ikari to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
VonMueller throws a lazy right hand but Ikari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
VonMueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ikari moves out of range as VonMueller throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus VonMueller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shinji Ikari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

VonMueller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
VonMueller looks to land a right hand but Ikari moved out of range.
VonMueller looks to land a body kick but Ikari moved away.
Ikari moves away from the strike by VonMueller.
VonMueller throws a hook to the side of Ikari's head but Ikari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
VonMueller throws a jab but it's blocked by Ikari.
VonMueller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ikari.
VonMueller throws a body punch but Ikari moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VonMueller looks to land a left hand but Ikari moved out of range nicely.
VonMueller misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VonMueller misses with a straight right.
VonMueller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMueller missing with a left hand there. Ikari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
VonMueller loads up on a big right hand but Ikari slips the punch.
Ikari slips a straight right by VonMueller.

Ikari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ikari passes into half guard.

Ikari in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. VonMueller tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ikari!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinji Ikari!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Hakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Scylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakku comes to the ring accompanied by Apocalyptica - Hope. Kotaro Hakku had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hakku
vs
Scylla

170 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
164 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Hakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Scylla!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scylla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hakku misses the shot to the body.

Hakku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hakku lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Hakku throwing strikes from guard but Scylla blocks nicely.
Hakku throws and elbow that misses. Scylla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hakku's guard. Nice move by Scylla!

Hakku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scylla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scylla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hakku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scylla is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakku throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hakku 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.
Hakku is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hakku thows a left - swing and a miss!

Hakku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hakku thows a huge punch but Scylla dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hakku is pressing down on Scylla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scylla is holding on for now.
Hakku wants to take a breather but Scylla is having none of it.
Hakku wants to free his trapped foot but Scylla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scylla is staying active underneath Hakku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scylla is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scylla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakku misses with a few strikes there.
Hakku misses with a double jab.

Hakku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scylla to the mat! Scylla manages to get full guard.
Scylla has Hakku pulled in close to control his posture.
Hakku thows a big elbow that misses.
Scylla keeping full guard, as Hakku tries to pass.
Hakku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scylla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hakku trying to control but Scylla is working from the bottom.
Hakku postures up.
Hakku wanted to stand there but Scylla had control of the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Scylla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hakku sprawls well initially but Scylla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hakku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scylla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scylla's back!
Scylla looks gassed!
Scylla covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hakku tries to clinch up but Scylla circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scylla swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Scylla.
Hakku is looking for a sweep.
Hakku tries to control but Scylla manages to take his back.
Hakku is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scylla keeps control of the position easily here as Hakku tries to buck him off.
Scylla is breathing heavily.
Hakku breaks Scylla's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hakku tries to free his leg and advance position but Scylla is retaining full guard.
Hakku trying to control but Scylla is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hakku is looking to work some ground and pound but Scylla has wrist control.
Scylla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hakku passes into half guard.
Hakku thows a huge punch but Scylla dodges it nicely.

Hakku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scylla is just riding it out for now. Hakku eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hakku tries to pass to full mount but Scylla defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hakku misses with an uppercut.
Scylla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hakku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scylla paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hakku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scylla sprawls well initially but Hakku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hakku is looking to take a break and control but Scylla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hakku there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakku wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Scylla uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Hakku is pushing down on Scylla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scylla is fighting to maintain full guard but Hakku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hakku with the ground and pound but Scylla uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Scylla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hakku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Hakku drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scylla looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scylla looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scylla!
Scylla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hakku keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Hakku dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hakku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kotaro Hakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakku throws a nice looking combination but Scylla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scylla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakku.
Scylla ducks under a wild hook from Hakku.
A combination from Hakku does no damage.
Hakku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scylla.
Hakku doesn't manage to clinch there - Scylla circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakku throws a series of punches but Scylla avoids them all with ease.
Scylla keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakku scores with a three punch combo!
Hakku is looking to clinch but Scylla is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scylla shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hakku is looking for a sweep. Scylla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hakku is refusing to be controlled, as Scylla sits in half guard.
Hakku throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Scylla is keen to just control but Hakku is a slippery customer.
Hakku is trying to control but can't.
Hakku wants to improve his position but Scylla is controlling well.

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.

Hakku actively working from the bottom here.
Scylla perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hakku looks to land a combination but Scylla avoids it well.
Hakku jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Hakku gets the takedown into side control.
Scylla avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hakku.

Hakku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scylla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakku in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hakku working away.
Hakku throwing strikes but Scylla manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hakku regains half guard.
Hakku is pressing down on Scylla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kotaro Hakku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakku 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.

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.

Hakku has his foot on Scylla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scylla works his way back into a safe position though.
Hakku wants to sweep here but Scylla controlling him for the moment.
Hakku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kenny Scylla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakku throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Hakku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hakku 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Hakku!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cheeseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misaki Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cheeseman
vs
Suzuki

174 cm
22
162 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
162 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition
Golden Lilium

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Cheeseman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Misaki Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Suzuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheeseman which made him look bad.
Suzuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheeseman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheeseman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suzuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheeseman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suzuki tries to bum rush Cheeseman with a series of wild strikes but Cheeseman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Cheeseman moves into the clinch.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Misaki Suzuki has been cut.
Cheeseman landing knees to the body.
Suzuki looks gassed!
Cheeseman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheeseman.
A knee to the head by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman landing knees to the body.
Cheeseman throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheeseman with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheeseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheeseman scores a nice knee to the body.
Cheeseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Cheeseman scores a nice knee to the body.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the head.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheeseman scores with a knee to the head.
Cheeseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cheeseman connects with a knee to the head.
Suzuki is trying to drag Cheeseman to the mat but Cheeseman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseman lands a knee to the body.
Cheeseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cheeseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheeseman.
Cheeseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Suzuki is trying to break free.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cheeseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cheeseman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.
Suzuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheeseman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brad Cheeseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misaki Suzuki.
Cheeseman crunches a lovely knee into Suzuki's ribcage.
Cheeseman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.

Suzuki jumps guard.
Cheeseman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cheeseman wants to get up but he can't break Suzuki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cheeseman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cheeseman wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Suzuki 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Suzuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cheeseman scores with a shot to the body.
Cheeseman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cheeseman duly obliges.
Suzuki throws a combination that misses
and Cheeseman counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheeseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Suzuki circles away.
Cheeseman misses with a hook.
Cheeseman tries to clinch there but Suzuki circles away.
Cheeseman throws a leg kick but Suzuki checks it.
Cheeseman misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman throws a nice looking combination but Suzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheeseman staying out of range there.
Suzuki swings for the body but Cheeseman moves out of range.
Suzuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cheeseman tries a low kick but Suzuki avoids it.
Cheeseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheeseman throws the left hand but Suzuki avoids the punch easily.
Brad Cheeseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suzuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suzuki cracks Cheeseman with an open hand slap.

Cheeseman moves into range and clinches up with Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to pull guard but Cheeseman won't allow it.
Cheeseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheeseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzuki's face.
Suzuki is trying to maintain a safe position but Cheeseman gets an underhook and turns Suzuki into the ropes.
Cheeseman tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzuki avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzuki avoids the damage to the body.
Suzuki is trying to drag Cheeseman to the mat but Cheeseman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Cheeseman landing knees to the body.

Suzuki lands a takedown into guard.
Suzuki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cheeseman looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheeseman, not yet.
Cheeseman wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling the position.
Suzuki lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzuki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Suzuki working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Cheeseman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misaki Suzuki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Suzuki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suzuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suzuki tries to bum rush Cheeseman with a series of wild strikes but Cheeseman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheeseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Suzuki circles away.
Suzuki blocks a head kick by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Suzuki takes a step back to recover.
Cheeseman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cheeseman lands with a slapping head kick.
Cheeseman misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suzuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Brad Cheeseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheeseman is looking to clinch but Suzuki is avoiding it.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseman throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cheeseman.
Suzuki tries to bum rush Cheeseman with a series of wild strikes but Cheeseman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheeseman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cheeseman scores with a head kick.
Cheeseman moves away from the strike by Suzuki.
Cheeseman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Cheeseman lands but Suzuki takes it in his stride.
Cheeseman tries to clinch up but Suzuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheeseman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cheeseman tries to clinch but Suzuki is having none of it.
Cheeseman throws a hook to the side of Suzuki's head but Suzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suzuki ducks right into an uppercut from Cheeseman.
Suzuki takes one to the chin there.
Cheeseman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheeseman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheeseman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cheeseman throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely.
Suzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suzuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheeseman circles away.
Brad Cheeseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheeseman misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cheeseman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a two punch combination.
Suzuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cheeseman.
Suzuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cheeseman lands a head kick. Suzuki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Suzuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman tries to close the distance and clinch but Suzuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheeseman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suzuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cheeseman finds it's way round the side to connect with Suzuki's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman lands a jab-cross combination.
Suzuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cheeseman.
Suzuki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brad Cheeseman is winning the standup battle so far.
Suzuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheeseman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheeseman scores with a head kick.
Cheeseman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suzuki.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Suzuki misses with a double jab
and Cheeseman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cheeseman.
Good exchange - Cheeseman coming out on top.
Good exchange - Cheeseman coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Cheeseman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Misaki Suzuki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

An inside leg kick lands from Cheeseman.
A shot to the body from Cheeseman misses
and Suzuki counters with a two punch combo.
Cheeseman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cheeseman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheeseman is looking to slow Suzuki down with leg kicks.
Suzuki blocks a head kick by Cheeseman.
Suzuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cheeseman can pounce on him.
Cheeseman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Cheeseman moves out of range.
Cheeseman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cheeseman.
Cheeseman scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheeseman slips a jab and a cross from Suzuki.
Cheeseman catches Suzuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseman scores with a nice head shot.
Cheeseman throws a leg kick which misses Suzuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Suzuki tries to avoid it.
Cheeseman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suzuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheeseman scores with a leg kick.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses.
Cheeseman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cheeseman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suzuki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cheeseman throws a push kick but Suzuki slaps the foot to one side.
Suzuki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Suzuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cheeseman lands a high kick!
Cheeseman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cheeseman is looking to clinch.
Suzuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Suzuki there.
Suzuki misses with a wild combination.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that half lands.
Suzuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cheeseman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Suzuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Suzuki avoids the head kick by Cheeseman.
Suzuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Cheeseman does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki avoids the head kick by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman slips a jab and a cross from Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a nice looking combination but Cheeseman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheeseman moves away from the strike by Suzuki.
A good leg kick by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cheeseman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cheeseman tries to clinch up.
Cheeseman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?
Suzuki's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Suzuki duly obliges.
Cheeseman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that misses.
Suzuki looks to land a combination. Cheeseman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cheeseman tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki misses with the combination.
Cheeseman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman throws a combination that misses
and Suzuki counters with a left and a right that stings Cheeseman.
Cheeseman lands a head kick!
Suzuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suzuki slips under a jab from Cheeseman.
Cheeseman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suzuki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cheeseman to score with a decent uppercut.
Suzuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Cheeseman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Misaki Suzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cheeseman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suzuki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheeseman scoring well with a low kick there.
Cheeseman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suzuki's head.
Cheeseman tries to clinch up but Suzuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suzuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Suzuki does no damage.
Cheeseman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suzuki's head.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but Cheeseman shows good takedown defense.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cheeseman stalks Suzuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suzuki's face. Suzuki staggers backwards, shaken.
Suzuki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cheeseman.
Suzuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheeseman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Suzuki is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that half lands.
Cheeseman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheeseman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suzuki throws out the jab.
Cheeseman closes the distance but Suzuki moves to the side
and Suzuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Suzuki blocks a head kick by Cheeseman.
Some wild striking there from Suzuki.
Suzuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suzuki misses with a double jab
and Cheeseman counters with a body kick that stops Suzuki in his tracks momentarily.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

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.
Cheeseman darts in trying to clinch
and Suzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Suzuki does no damage.
Cheeseman tries to clinch up.
Suzuki circles away from the clinch attempt

and Suzuki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Suzuki is pressing down on Cheeseman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cheeseman is holding on for now.
Cheeseman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Suzuki.
Cheeseman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suzuki thows a big elbow that misses.
Suzuki stops Cheeseman from standing up.
Cheeseman can't keep his opponent in guard - Suzuki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cheeseman trying to control here.
Suzuki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suzuki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cheeseman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Suzuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suzuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cheeseman lands with a nice body kick.
Suzuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suzuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cheeseman looks to land a left hand but Suzuki moved out of range nicely.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that misses.
Suzuki misses with a hook.
Cheeseman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheeseman looks to clinch
and Suzuki counters with a straight right hand.
Cheeseman throws a head kick but Suzuki moves out of range.
Suzuki tries to bum rush Cheeseman with a series of wild strikes but Cheeseman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Suzuki does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brad Cheeseman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Misaki Suzuki's cut.
That's time! Cheeseman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cheeseman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheeseman looks to clinch
and Suzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suzuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cheeseman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suzuki counters with a one-two to the body.
Cheeseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Cheeseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suzuki defending well as Cheeseman loads up on a big left hand.
Cheeseman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cheeseman - that will leave a mark!
Suzuki avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheeseman is just out of range.
Cheeseman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cheeseman tries to clinch up but Suzuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Suzuki needs to keep his hands up - Cheeseman had a free shot at his head there.
Cheeseman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cheeseman misses with a head kick.
Cheeseman misses with a wild combination.
Cheeseman clinches but Suzuki breaks the clinch

and Suzuki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Suzuki seems to be working for a kimura but Cheeseman defends the submission attempt.
Suzuki throwing shots but Cheeseman is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cheeseman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Suzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Cheeseman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suzuki moves out of range as Cheeseman strikes.
Cheeseman lands a jab to the head.
Cheeseman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Suzuki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cheeseman's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheeseman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheeseman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suzuki is controlling him.
Suzuki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cheeseman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cheeseman wants to stand and escape but Suzuki is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki lands a couple of digs.
Cheeseman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suzuki!
Suzuki is trying to escape the mount.
Suzuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cheeseman wants to get back to his feet.
Cheeseman is tying to control. Suzuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Misaki Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Suzuki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suzuki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cheeseman won't allow Suzuki to sweep him here.
Misaki Suzuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheeseman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cheeseman wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling his posture from full guard.

Suzuki is looking for a triangle but Cheeseman pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misaki Suzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cheeseman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Cheeseman!
Brad Cheeseman retains his lightweight title!

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