COURAGE MWGP 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between gogo momo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sugidono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). momo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Miles Davis - Moon Dreams. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

momo
vs
Sugidono

171 cm
18
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, gogo momo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sugidono!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugidono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Sugidono - just one landing.

momo instigates a clinch.

momo jumps guard and drags Sugidono to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
momo has a closed guard, preventing Sugidono from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

momo working for a triangle but Sugidono defends it easily.

momo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

momo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sugidono is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. momo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sugidono's back instead.
Sugidono is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

momo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.

momo working for the choke.
Sugidono is trying to stand back up.

Sugidono preventing the rear naked choke attempt from momo.
Sugidono trying to get back to his feet but momo is in full control for now.

Sugidono fending off the submission attempt from momo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
momo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sugidono holding both momo 's hands and preventing any damage.

momo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

momo is persistently looking for the submission but Sugidono is defending it well.

momo is looking for the choke from the back position but Sugidono is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugidono controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

momo seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sugidono's chin but Sugidono turns very nicely into momo's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sugidono.
momo trying to control the position.
momo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sugidono manages to get himself to full guard.
momo stops Sugidono from standing up.
momo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Sugidono is pushing off trying to get to his feet. momo has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Sugidono is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). gogo momo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Yourass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Midgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusty Yourass had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Yourass
vs
Midgard

179 cm
22
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Alpha-Omega

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dusty Yourass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Midgard!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yourass throws a body kick that misses.
Yourass lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Yourass gets a clinch.
Yourass tries to score a body lock takedown but Midgard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Midgard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Midgard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Midgard throws a head kick but Yourass moves out of range.
Midgard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yourass takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yourass is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

A head kick lands from Midgard that sends Yourass to the canvas. Yourass tries to scramble back to his feet but Midgard brings him back down into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Midgard.
A lull in the action here.

Midgard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Midgard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourass is looking for a sweep.
Midgard trying to control the position but Yourass is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Midgard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Midgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yourass keeps working.
Yourass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Midgard on the ground.
Midgard just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Midgard working the ground and pound.
Midgard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yourass's legs.
Midgard controls the position from side control.
Yourass wants to get back to his feet.
Yourass manages to get back to half guard.
Midgard is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgard wants to control but Yourass is keeping him busy.
Midgard lands with a punch from half guard.
Yourass is trying to stand.
Midgard is looking to take a break and control but Yourass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Midgard works his way into side control.
Midgard moves into full mount!
Midgard controlling his opponent.
Midgard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yourass looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midgard looking to finish with strikes here!
Midgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yourass gets back to half guard.
Midgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yourass keeps working.
Yourass works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yourass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Midgard is one step ahead there.
Midgard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yourass avoids a kick to the body.
Yourass misses with a body kick.
Midgard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Midgard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Midgard throws a sloppy head kick and Yourass moves out of range easily.
Yourass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Midgard.
Yourass takes a kick to the side of the head.
Midgard throws a head kick that misses.
Midgard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Midgard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yourass throws a series of punches but Midgard avoids them all with ease.
Yourass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Midgard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Midgard lands with a slapping head kick.
Midgard tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourass avoids the head kick by Midgard.
Midgard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Midgard throws a sloppy head kick and Yourass moves out of range easily.
Midgard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Midgard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Midgard throws a solid leg kick but Yourass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Midgard.
A head kick from Midgard lands but Yourass takes it in his stride.
Yourass shoots in for a takedown but Midgard shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Midgard. That's going to slow Yourass down.
Yourass takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Yourass has managed to clinch.
Yourass scores with a shot to the side of Midgard's head.
Midgard letting Yourass take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yourass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yourass'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.
Yourass prevents Midgard from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yourass avoiding damage.
Yourass keeps control of Midgard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Midgard blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Midgard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Midgard trying to control the position but instead, Yourass has worked for underhooks and has pushed Midgard into the cage.
Midgard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yourass jumps guard but Midgard stands there with Yourass around his waist. Yourass gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Yourass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yourass is pushing Midgard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Yourass turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yourass in side control, throwing shots but Midgard defends.
Midgard sneaks back into half guard.
Midgard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yourass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Midgard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Midgard works his way to full guard. Good work.

Midgard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yourass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Midgard is tightening it up a little... Yourass has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Yourass reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Yourass taps out! nice BJJ there by Midgard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyson Midgard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Bei Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Bei Liu

195 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Bei Liu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Liu has eaten all the pies!
Lee wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Lee tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.

It looks like Zhang Bei Liu has been cut.
Lee throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a head kick.

Liu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Liu is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Liu is controlling him
Lee tries to get to full guard but Liu has control of the leg.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liu 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. Lee tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Liu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhang Bei Liu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hausser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yi Chang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yi Chang Lee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hausser
vs
Chang Lee

187 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
213 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Organic Extracts
Supreme Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Hausser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yi Chang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang Lee shoots for a takedown but Hausser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yi Chang Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang Lee is looking to clinch but Hausser is avoiding it.
Hausser shoots in looking for a takedown. Chang Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Hausser keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chang Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hausser fails to pull guard.
Chang Lee is pressed up against the cage. Hausser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chang Lee down to the mat. Chang Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hausser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hausser with a poor takedown
and Chang Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hausser staying out of range there.
Chang Lee throws a head kick that Hausser semi-blocks.
Chang Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Hausser shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hausser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hausser scores a takedown into full mount!
Chang Lee is looking to improve his position but Hausser isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Hausser connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hausser cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hausser pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chang Lee can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hausser pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hausser working Chang Lee over with strikes here.
Chang Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Hausser putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hausser lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang Lee taking shots to the head.
Chang Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hausser postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chang Lee looks a forlorn figure.
Chang Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Chang Lee wants to control but Hausser is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Chang Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hausser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hausser has escaped and now he's on top!
Chang Lee looks gassed!
Hausser connects with a couple of short punches.
Hausser stands and throws Chang Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chang Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Chang Lee is staying active underneath Hausser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hausser tries to pass to full mount but Chang Lee defends it.
Chang Lee is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Hausser.
Chang Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hausser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hausser's back!
Hausser trying to control the hands but Chang Lee won't let him.
Hausser is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang Lee throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
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 Paul Hausser will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chang Lee tests Hausser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paul Hausser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chang Lee tries to clinch up but Hausser circles away and keeps his distance.
Chang Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chang Lee with a poor takedown

and Hausser counters with a single leg into guard. Chang Lee didn't expect that.
Chang Lee working a defensive guard here.
Hausser postures up in Chang Lee's guard and throws a big left but Chang Lee blocks it.
Chang Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hausser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chang Lee working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chang Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hausser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chang Lee is breathing heavily.
Hausser pushes down on Chang Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hausser drops an elbow to the side of Chang Lee's head.
Hausser lands strikes from half guard.
Chang Lee trying to hold on to Hausser's head to control him but Hausser postures up.
Hausser takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chang Lee trying to hold on to Hausser's head to control him but Hausser postures up.
Hausser wants to free his trapped foot but Chang Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hausser drops an elbow to the side of Chang Lee's head.
Chang Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Chang Lee gets full guard.
Hausser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul Hausser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chang Lee has momentary wrist control but Hausser slips an elbow through the middle.
Hausser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chang Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chang Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hausser keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hausser gets back to half guard.
Chang Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hausser is looking for a sweep. Chang Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hausser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hausser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hausser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chang Lee preventing the sweep.
Hausser is working hard here to advance position.
Chang Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hausser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chang Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chang Lee wants to clinch but Hausser slips to the side

and Hausser counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Chang Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hausser with a nice head shot there.
Chang Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hausser is one step ahead there.
Hausser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Chang Lee working for a triangle but Hausser defends it easily.
Hausser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang Lee is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hausser dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hausser drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hausser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chang Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang Lee, not yet.
Hausser scoring with some ground and pound.

Chang Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chang Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hausser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hausser postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hausser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chang Lee has momentary wrist control but Hausser slips an elbow through the middle.
Hausser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Chang Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hausser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chang Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chang Lee is trying to control the position but Hausser postures up.
Hausser scoring with some ground and pound.
Hausser wants to control from the top but Chang Lee keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hausser 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.
Hausser is working Chang Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Chang Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hausser has passed into half guard!
Hausser is pressing down on Chang Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chang Lee is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hausser connects with a nice short shot to Chang Lee's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hausser is nestled in close to Chang Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hausser lands strikes from half guard.

Chang Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chang Lee is not content to let Hausser control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hausser connects with a nice short shot to Chang Lee's temple.
Chang Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Hausser lands strikes from half guard.
Chang Lee taking some punishment here, with Hausser in his half guard.
Hausser scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chang Lee tries to roll over but Hausser keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Hausser closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hausser lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chang Lee struggling a bit here.
Chang Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hausser connects with a decent elbow.
Chang Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hausser off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chang Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hausser tries to roll but Chang Lee sticks to his back.

Chang Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hausser has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chang Lee is looking to control Hausser but Hausser is wriggling around and keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hausser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hausser, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Paul Hausser!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Paul Hausser!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Paul Hausser!

Paul Hausser wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoli Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todorov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Showtek - Black. Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bleed it out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Todorov
vs
Machida

191 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anatoli Todorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Todorov misses.
Machida blocks a jab.
Todorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Todorov pushes him off.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todorov but Todorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todorov connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Machida to the floor! Todorov dives in looking for the finish!

Machida is rocked!

It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Todorov.
Machida is still in real trouble! Can Todorov finish him?
Machida wants to get back to full guard but Todorov has passed into side control.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida tries to improve his position but instead Todorov has taken his back!
Machida is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Machida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Todorov has control of the leg.

Todorov stands up out of the half guard.
Todorov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Todorov 's knee.
Todorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Todorov closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Todorov pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Todorov is breathing heavily.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Todorov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todorov throws a combination that misses

and Machida counters with a single leg into guard. Todorov didn't expect that.

Machida stands and steps away. Todorov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to bum rush Todorov with a series of wild strikes but Todorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todorov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machida wants to clinch up but Todorov keeps it at a distance.
Todorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Todorov off to one side.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Todorov fails with the takedown
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Todorov 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoli Todorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todorov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Todorov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Todorov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todorov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Todorov's knee momentarily.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Todorov circles away.
Todorov fails with the takedown

and Machida counters with a single leg into guard. Todorov didn't expect that.
Machida wants to stand but Todorov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Todorov can't keep his opponent in guard - Machida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Todorov is looking to improve his position.

Machida is working for a submission of some sort.
Machida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Todorov!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machida moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Todorov has worked his arm free - good work by Todorov!

Machida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Machida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todorov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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 Anatoli Todorov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
That's time! Todorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Todorov misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Todorov's knee momentarily.
Todorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Todorov misses with a looping right.
Anatoli Todorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todorov misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Todorov.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todorov throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todorov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todorov misses with a leg kick
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Machida tries to clinch but Todorov is having none of it.
Todorov throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anatoli Todorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Todorov tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Todorov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todorov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Machida counters with a single leg into guard. Todorov didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Machida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machida thows a huge punch but Todorov dodges it nicely.

Machida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Machida is looking for a kimura here.

Machida is working for a kimura but Todorov is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Todorov throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a nice leg kick.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Todorov circles away.
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Todorov backpedaling.
Todorov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anatoli Todorov is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Todorov falls off balance throwing a combination

and Machida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Todorov's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to stand up but Todorov won't let him.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Machida forces his way into half guard.
Machida passes to full mount!
Machida throwing strikes here but Todorov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Todorov is looking to get to half guard.

Machida quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Machida but it's paid off an Todorov is forced to tap! Nice work by Machida.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyoto Machida!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Spike Spiegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Tricky - Evolution Revolution Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spiegel
vs
Taylor

195 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spike Spiegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicholas Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor looks gassed!
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Spiegel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor moves out of range as Spiegel throws a body kick.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spike Spiegel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Taylor.
Spiegel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Nicholas Taylor has been cut.
Spiegel misses with a head kick.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Spiegel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel works over Taylor's head and body with a nice combination.
Spiegel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spiegel swivels and escapes.
Spiegel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spiegel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiegel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taylor takes a step back to recover.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiegel lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into rage.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Spiegel throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Spiegel scores with a four punch combination!

Spiegel darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Spiegel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spiegel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spiegel prevents it.
Spiegel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Spiegel wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Spiegel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spiegel manages to break the clinch.
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spiegel counters with a three punch combo that has Taylor backing up. Taylor nods at Spiegel to acknowledge the strikes.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Spiegel.
Spiegel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spiegel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Spiegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Spiegel.
Spiegel scores with a three punch combo!
Spiegel scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiegel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spiegel.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spiegel lands a slapping body shot.
Spiegel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Spiegel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spiegel counters with a head kick. That will keep Taylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spike Spiegel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Taylor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Spiegel misses with a head kick.
Taylor tries to clinch
and Spiegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Spiegel counters by moving into the clinch.
Spiegel is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiegel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spiegel wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has Spiegel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spiegel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor is trying to drag Spiegel to the mat but Spiegel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spike Spiegel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Taylor.
Spiegel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spiegel manages to break the clinch.
Spiegel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spiegel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Spiegel circles away easily
and Spiegel counters with a straight right hand.
Spike Spiegel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spiegel.
Spiegel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spiegel!
Spiegel thuds his shin into the meat of Taylor's side.
Taylor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spiegel finds it's way round the side to connect with Taylor's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiegel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spiegel stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Spiegel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spike Spiegel is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spiegel counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spiegel. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Spiegel throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel throws a series of strikes that have Taylor backpedaling.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spiegel connects with a jab.
Spiegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spiegel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiegel lands a head kick!
Taylor avoids the head kick by Spiegel.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Spiegel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Spiegel clinches with his opponent.
Spiegel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.

Spiegel breaks from the clinch.
Spiegel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Spiegel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spiegel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiegel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spike Spiegel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Taylor's cut.
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!

Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spiegel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spiegel lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Spiegel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Spiegel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spiegel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Spiegel.
Spiegel is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spiegel lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Spiegel.
Spiegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spiegel - that will leave a mark!
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spiegel misses with a head kick.
Spiegel misses with a leg kick.
Spiegel scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Spiegel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Spiegel gets a takedown into half guard.
Spiegel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Spiegel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taylor.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spiegel is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spiegel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Spiegel prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Spiegel controlling the pace.
Spiegel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor shoots and misses
and Spiegel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spike Spiegel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Taylor.
Spiegel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four 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.

Spiegel darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Spiegel.
Spiegel can't break the clinch.
Taylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spiegel smiles and moves away.
Spiegel scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiegel misses with a head kick.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Spiegel counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spike Spiegel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spiegel 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 for Spike Spiegel!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Spike Spiegel!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Spike Spiegel!

Spike Spiegel wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenshiro Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Kenshiro Yamamoto had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yamamoto
vs
Silva

183 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a double jab.
Yamamoto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto is trying to break free.
Yamamoto keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamamoto's head backwards.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Silva breaks from the clinch.

Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Silva throws a combination. Yamamoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Kenshiro Yamamoto has been cut.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Yamamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamamoto's head.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wanderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva sizes up Yamamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshiro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamamoto.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Yamamoto tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Yamamoto pushes him off.
Silva tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.

Yamamoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva wants to stand up but Yamamoto is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Yamamoto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Silva wants to stand but Yamamoto is controlling the position.

Silva kicks Yamamoto off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva throws a push kick but Yamamoto slaps the foot to one side.

Silva clinches with his opponent.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination

and Yamamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva pushes Yamamoto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenshiro Yamamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Silva misses with a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.

Silva gets a clinch.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva scores with a one two! Yamamoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshiro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.

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

Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva tries to clinch up

and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Yamamoto wants to control the action but instead Silva gets a body lock and reverses into Yamamoto's guard! Nice work!

Silva gets to his feet. Yamamoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kenshiro Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yamamoto manages to pass to side control.
Silva is looking to improve his position.

Silva is kicking away at Yamamoto from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Yamamoto grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Silva trying to push Yamamoto off... Silva taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kenshiro Yamamoto!

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shingo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Kamikaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi Kamikaze acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Takeda
vs
Kamikaze

170 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Supreme Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingo Takeda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Kamikaze!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamikaze is looking to chop away at Takeda's legs.
Takeda fails to land with a series of punches.

Takeda rushes Kamikaze and presses him up against the cage.
Takeda just leaning against Kamikaze, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Takeda.
Takeda keeps control of Kamikaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamikaze tries to pull guard but Takeda holds him up against the cage and eventually Kamikaze drops back down to his feet.
Takeda lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Takeda.
Kamikaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamikaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takeda has him pressed against the cage.
Kamikaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takeda smiles and moves away.
Takeda moves out of range as Kamikaze strikes.
Kamikaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamikaze closes the distance and clinches up with Takeda, looking for a takedown. Kamikaze pushes Takeda against the cage but Takeda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shingo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Kamikaze.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamikaze on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kamikaze tries for a takedown but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kamikaze looks to throw a body kick

and Takeda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takeda.
Knees to the body from Takeda.
Takeda digs a right hand underneath Kamikaze's ribcage. Kamikaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamikaze looks gassed!
Takeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Yoshi Kamikaze has been cut.
Takeda landing knees to the body.
Takeda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamikaze or not.
Takeda works on Kamikaze's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kamikaze up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Takeda.
Takeda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamikaze takes a shot to the head.
Takeda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takeda could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Takeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takeda digs a right hand underneath Kamikaze's ribcage. Kamikaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takeda'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.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takeda.
Takeda stalls.
Takeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kamikaze's face.
Kamikaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeda won't allow it.
Kamikaze wants to break free but Takeda has control.
Takeda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamikaze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takeda landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeda.
Come on Takeda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda lands a body shot.
Takeda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamikaze wants to break free but Takeda has control.
Nice body punch from Takeda - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Takeda.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda crunches a lovely knee into Kamikaze's ribcage.
Takeda lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Takeda.
Takeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takeda lands a nice knee to the body.
Takeda pushes Kamikaze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Takeda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kamikaze lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takeda is pushing Kamikaze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kamikaze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takeda lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeda.
Kamikaze tries to break the clinch but Takeda is controlling the position.
Takeda works on Kamikaze's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Takeda.
Takeda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeda.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takeda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takeda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamikaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takeda stalling in the clinch.
Kamikaze jumps guard but Takeda stands there with Kamikaze around his waist. Kamikaze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Takeda as the two fighters clinch.
Kamikaze is trying to break the clinch but Takeda has him pressed against the cage.
Takeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kamikaze lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamikaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takeda smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shingo Takeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Kamikaze's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamikaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamikaze throws a sloppy head kick
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Kamikaze will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kamikaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeda is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Takeda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kamikaze is breathing heavily.

Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda has a closed guard, preventing Kamikaze from standing up.
Kamikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamikaze passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takeda sneaks back into half guard.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Kamikaze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamikaze scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamikaze frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamikaze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kamikaze trying to advance position but Takeda counters by regaining guard.
Kamikaze passes Takeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamikaze moves nicely into side control.
Kamikaze slows the pace down.
The ground and pound from Kamikaze seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Takeda chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamikaze is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Kamikaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Kamikaze's cut.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kamikaze misses with a double jab
and Takeda counters with a two punch combo.
Kamikaze throws a combination that misses
and Takeda counters with a left to the body.
Kamikaze throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Kamikaze will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Kamikaze misses
and Takeda counters with a three punch combo that has Kamikaze backing up. Kamikaze nods at Takeda to acknowledge the strikes.
Takeda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takeda swings for the body but Kamikaze moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamikaze misses with a takedown
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamikaze tries for a takedown but Takeda circles away easily
and Kamikaze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda scores with a three punch combo!
Shingo Takeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Kamikaze is predictable there
and Takeda counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy body kick from Kamikaze
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Takeda rushes Kamikaze and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Takeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takeda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Takeda.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamikazes head.
Takeda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamikaze.
Takeda lands a body shot.
Shingo Takeda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takeda crunches a lovely knee into Kamikaze's ribcage.
Takeda presses Kamikaze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takeda avoiding damage.
Kamikaze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takeda lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Takeda.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Takeda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamikaze wants to break free but Takeda has control.
Kamikaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Takeda has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is struggling to control the position.
Takeda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamikaze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takeda prevents it.
Shingo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Kamikaze.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeda.
Takeda is working Kamikaze over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Takeda as the two fighters clinch.
Takeda trying to control the position but instead, Kamikaze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takeda into the cage.
Kamikaze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeda landing knees to the body.
Kamikaze is working for takedown but Takeda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kamikaze is trying to break the clinch but Takeda has him pressed against the cage.
Kamikaze tries to break the clinch but Takeda is controlling the position.
Takeda lands a body shot.
Takeda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.

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.
Kamikaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
Takeda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takeda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeda stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamikaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamikaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamikaze jumps guard but Takeda stands there with Kamikaze around his waist. Kamikaze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takeda cracks Kamikaze with a nice body shot.
Takeda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamikaze backwards.
Kamikaze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamikaze wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeda lands a shot to the body.
Takeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeda.
Knees to the body from Takeda.
Kamikaze is trying to break the clinch but Takeda has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shingo Takeda clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Kamikaze'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.

Kamikaze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A low kick from Kamikaze misses
and Takeda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kamikaze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Takeda instigates a clinch.
Takeda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamikaze or not.
Kamikaze tries for a takedown but Takeda manages to get underhooks.
Shingo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Kamikaze.
Come on Takeda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Takeda.
Takeda landing knees to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeda.
Takeda lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamikaze tries to pull guard but Takeda holds him up against the cage and eventually Kamikaze drops back down to his feet.
Takeda digs a right hand underneath Kamikaze's ribcage. Kamikaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kamikaze up against the cage.
Takeda gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kamikaze takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takeda digs a right hand underneath Kamikaze's ribcage. Kamikaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kamikaze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takeda digs a right hand into Kamikaze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamikaze's gas tank.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
Takeda is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamikaze gets an underhook and turns Takeda into the cage.
Takeda presses Kamikaze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamikaze is looking to break free of the clinch but Takeda has double underhooks.
Kamikaze tries for a takedown but Takeda manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeda has Kamikaze pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Takeda.
Takeda scores a nice knee to the body.
Takeda is pressed up against the cage. Kamikaze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takeda down to the mat. Takeda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamikaze.
Kamikaze misses with a two punch combination.
Kamikaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamikaze misses the jab.
Kamikaze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takeda counters with a three punch combo that has Kamikaze backing up. Kamikaze nods at Takeda to acknowledge the strikes.
Takeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamikaze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeda counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Kamikaze misses
and Takeda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamikaze thinking.
A low kick from Kamikaze misses

and Takeda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kamikaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamikaze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takeda lands a body punch.
Takeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamikaze.
Kamikaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamikaze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kamikaze lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Takeda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takeda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takeda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takeda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamikaze tries to pull guard but Takeda won't allow it.
Kamikaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeda won't allow it.
Takeda scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Kamikaze is trying to break the clinch but Takeda has him pressed against the cage.
Takeda effectively controlling the action here.
Takeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takeda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamikaze.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda stops a takedown attempt from Kamikaze.
Takeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kamikaze's face.
Kamikaze has had enough of the clinch but Takeda keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeda.
Takeda scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shingo Takeda had his way with Yoshi Kamikaze in that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Kamikaze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kamikaze throws a lazy head kick
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamikaze looks to throw a body kick
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamikaze throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamikaze scores with a jab. Takeda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick by Kamikaze misses
and Takeda counters with a three punch combo that has Kamikaze backing up. Kamikaze nods at Takeda to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Kamikaze is predictable there
and Takeda counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Kamikaze misses
and Takeda counters with a two punch combo.
Kamikaze fails with the takedown
and Takeda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamikaze thinking.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamikaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamikaze misses with a combination
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Kamikaze is predictable there

and Takeda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takeda landing knees to the head.
Kamikaze takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takeda stops a takedown attempt from Kamikaze.
Takeda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeda works on Kamikaze's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Takeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamikaze can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Takeda lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda cracks Kamikaze with a nice body shot.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamikaze is trying to break free.
Takeda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kamikaze up against the cage.
Takeda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamikaze tries to break the clinch but Takeda is controlling the position.
Takeda just leaning against Kamikaze, taking a breather.
Takeda lands with a right to the head.
Takeda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamikaze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shingo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Kamikaze.
Takeda stalling against the cage.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamikaze's elbow.
Takeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kamikaze's face.
Kamikaze tries to break the clinch but Takeda is controlling the position.
Kamikaze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takeda just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Takeda - that landed with a thud.
Kamikaze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamikaze goes for a takedown attempt but Takeda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kamikaze misses with a takedown
letting Takeda counter with a right hand.
Kamikaze misses with a body shot.
Takeda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takeda tries to clinch but Kamikaze is having none of it.
Kamikaze swinging wilding here.
Kamikaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamikaze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kamikaze misses with the combination.
Kamikaze misses with a combination
and Takeda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takeda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamikaze waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Takeda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda misses with a jab to the body

and Kamikaze counters with a single leg into guard. Takeda didn't expect that.
Yoshi Kamikaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shingo Takeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kamikaze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takeda dives on top into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shingo Takeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takeda 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Shingo Takeda!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Shingo Takeda!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Shingo Takeda!

Shingo Takeda wins by unanimous decision!
Shingo Takeda retains his welterweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

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