WCA Fight Night: 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Struve
vs
Jones

211 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

204 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefan Struve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Struve shoots in.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Struve.
Struve shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Struve's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struve was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Struve has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Struve. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Struve is trying to get back to half guard.
Struve wants to control but Jones postures up.
Struve tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jones breaks from Struve's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struve is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scoring with strikes but Struve is staying in there.
Struve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Struve is trying to escape the mount.
Struve flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Struve is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Struve is breathing heavily.
Struve is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones working Struve over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Struve taking shots to the head.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Struve tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Struve tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones landing punches.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
The referee warns Struve that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Struve is rocked!
Jones looking to control but Struve is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Struve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Struve seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Struve looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Struve throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Struve is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones breaks from Struve's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Struve is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Struve throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Struve takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Struve's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Struve tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Struve that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Struve doesn't seem bothered though.
Struve fails with the takedown

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Struve!
The referee warns Struve that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Struve is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Struve is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Struve is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Struve can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Struve in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Struve is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Struve can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones cracks Struve with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struve is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Struve can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones working Struve over with strikes here.
Struve is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Struve from getting the reversal.
Struve wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Struve is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Struve is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.

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.
Struve is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Struve in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Struve is wriggling around trying to escape.
Struve is working hard here to advance position.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Struve looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones working Struve over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Jones misses.
Struve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Struve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Struve's head, knocking him out cold! Jones is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Jones!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between tanaka endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Arellanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Arellanes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with tanaka endo's chin.

endo
vs
Arellanes

199 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
268 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, tanaka endo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus Arellanes!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from endo.
Arellanes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
endo tries to clinch there but Arellanes circles away.
endo dodges the punch combination from Arellanes.

Arellanes gets caught flat footed, as endo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
endo stops Arellanes from standing up.
endo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
endo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as endo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
endo stands up over Arellanes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arellanes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with endo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
endo connects with a couple of short punches.
endo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
endo postures up and lands a big shot to Arellanes's brow.
endo trying to control but Arellanes is working from the bottom.

endo stands and steps away. Arellanes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
Arellanes pivots, looking for a leg kick but endo is out of range and Arellanes settles back down.
A shot to de liver by Arellanes. Beautiful body shot.

endo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - endo lands in his opponent's guard.
endo is breathing heavily.
Arellanes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Arellanes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
endo distracts Arellanes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
endo throwing strikes but missing.
endo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arellanes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
endo postures up.
endo wants to control from the top but Arellanes keeps moving.
Arellanes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
endo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arellanes lands with a nice combination. endo backs away looking to recover.
endo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck for endo with that takedown attempt.
Arellanes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between endo's hands.
endo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

endo scores with a takedown into Arellanes's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arellanes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
endo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
endo wants to control from the top but Arellanes keeps moving.
endo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Arellanes working for a triangle but endo defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
endo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
endo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
endo with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arellanes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Arellanes closes the distance and pushes endo back into the cage.
Arellanes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arellanes can't break the clinch.
endo has Arellanes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arellanes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arellanes wants to get back to striking at distance but endo won't allow it.
endo prevents Arellanes from breaking the clinch.

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.
Arellanes is trying to break free.
endo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tanaka endo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arellanes wants to get back to striking at distance but endo won't allow it.
Arellanes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
endo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arellanes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arellanes has had enough of the clinch but endo keeps him there for the moment.
endo wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arellanes is looking to break free of the clinch but endo has double underhooks.
endo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arellanes pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arellanes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to endo's calf.
endo fails to land the takedown.
endo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
endo closes the distance and clinches up with Arellanes, looking for a takedown. endo pushes Arellanes against the cage but Arellanes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arellanes looks to land a combination. endo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arellanes shoots for a takedown but endo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arellanes connects with a crisp jab.
Arellanes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by endo.
endo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arellanes shoots and misses

so endo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arellanes wants to stand up but endo is controlling him.
endo trying to control but Arellanes is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
endo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arellanes's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arellanes wants to stand up but endo is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
endo is looking to work some ground and pound but Arellanes has wrist control.
endo working some strikes from top position.
endo throwing strikes but missing.
Arellanes working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arellanes throws a nice looking combination but endo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

endo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Arellanes is looking to stand up but endo isn't so interested in that idea.
endo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
endo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arellanes wants to stand and escape but endo is having none of it.
endo scoring with some ground and pound.

Arellanes is looking for a triangle but endo pushes his legs off easily.
endo stands and throws Arellanes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arellanes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

endo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Horrible takedown by endo or perhaps it was just good defense by Arellanes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tanaka endo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arellanes lands with a nice combination. endo backs away looking to recover.
endo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arellanes fails to land with a series of punches.
tanaka endo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

endo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arellanes tries to get to full guard but endo has control of the leg.
Arellanes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
endo is nestled in close to Arellanes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arellanes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
endo drops an elbow to the side of Arellanes's head.
endo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
tanaka endo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arellanes has hold of endo's hands but endo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arellanes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from endo.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arellanes tries to close the distance and clinch up but endo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arellanes gets caught flat footed, as endo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arellanes keeping moving, preventing endo from controlling successfully.

endo stands up from Arellanes's guard - endo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Arellanes throws a chopping leg kick but endo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
endo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arellanes swivels and escapes.
Arellanes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arellanes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
endo shoots in but no luck this time.
Danga de danga de dang - Arellanes scores with a four punch combination!
endo misses with a takedown attempt - Arellanes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arellanes swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

tanaka endo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Arellanes.
Arellanes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
endo shoots for a double leg takedown but Arellanes sprawls well. He's pushed endo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
endo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arellanes shoots and misses

and endo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by endo.
Arellanes wants to stand and escape but endo is having none of it.
endo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
endo landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
endo working some strikes from top position.
Arellanes wants to stand and escape but endo is having none of it.

endo stands up from Arellanes's guard - endo perhaps looking for a knockout.
A shot to de liver by Arellanes. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
endo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arellanes to score with a decent uppercut.
endo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

endo scores with a takedown into Arellanes's guard.

endo gets to his feet - Arellanes follows without any prompting.
Arellanes closes the distance and clinches up with endo, looking for a takedown. Arellanes pushes endo against the cage but endo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
tanaka endo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Arellanes.
endo closes the distance and clinches up with Arellanes, looking for a takedown. endo pushes Arellanes against the cage but Arellanes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arellanes lands a nice shot that snaps endo's head back.

Arellanes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arellanes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
endo is in close to Arellanes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arellanes looking for a sweep. Not yet Arellanes, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
endo cracks Arellanes with a solid left hand.
Arellanes wants to get back to his feet but endo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
endo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
endo closes the distance and clinches up with Arellanes, looking for a takedown. endo pushes Arellanes against the cage but Arellanes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
endo tries to clinch there but Arellanes circles away.
Arellanes throws a series of strikes that have endo backpedaling.
Nice body punch from Arellanes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arellanes.
Arellanes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arellanes throws a series of strikes that have endo backpedaling.
endo has a takedown stuffed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arellanes, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arellanes lands with a hook. endo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arellanes moves in looking to clinch but endo pushes him off.
Arellanes with a lazy takedown attempt
and endo counters with a nice uppercut.
Arellanes throws a right and a left that endo avoids nicely.
endo shoots for a takedown but Arellanes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arellanes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arellanes looks to land a combination. endo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arellanes tries to bum rush endo with a series of wild strikes but endo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
endo shoots in for a takedown but Arellanes shows good takedown defense.
endo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arellanes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arellanes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
endo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arellanes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but endo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arellanes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

endo scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arellanes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
endo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
endo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arellanes is trying to stand.
Arellanes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arellanes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
endo raining down shots from the mount!
Arellanes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jesus Arellanes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
tanaka endo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
endo is in the full mount, landing strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
tanaka endo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for endo, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tanaka endo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeeJay Kawana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madoka Yuhara (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.

Kawana
vs
Yuhara

218 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeeJay Kawana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Madoka Yuhara!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawana fails with an attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yuhara.
Kawana tries to buck Yuhara off but Yuhara is having none of it.
Yuhara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawana keeps working.
Yuhara tries to score with some ground and pound. Kawana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yuhara controls the position from side control.

Yuhara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kawana is looking to regain half guard here but Yuhara keeps moving and retains side control.
Kawana is trying to get back to his feet.

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

Yuhara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawana throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Yuhara working away.
Yuhara throws a strike aimed at the side of Kawana's head but Kawana avoids it well.
Kawana struggling a bit here.
Kawana is trying to buck Yuhara off.
Yuhara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawana tries to buck Yuhara off but Yuhara is having none of it.
Yuhara lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kawana down.
Kawana is not content to let Yuhara control the position.

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

Yuhara gets a clinch.

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.
Kawana has had enough of the clinch but Yuhara keeps him there for the moment.
Kawana looking for a takedown.
Kawana fails to pull guard.
Kawana is breathing heavily.

Yuhara pulls Kawana into guard.

Yuhara is looking for a triangle but Kawana pushes his legs off easily.
Kawana wants to control from the top but Yuhara keeps moving.
Kawana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yuhara looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuhara, not yet.
Kawana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuhara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawana trying to control but Yuhara is working from the bottom.
Yuhara is trying to keep Kawana in close.
Kawana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawana stopping the sweep attempt from Yuhara.
Yuhara looking to control.

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

Kawana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuhara wants to control from the top but Kawana keeps moving.
Kawana doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yuhara trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yuhara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuhara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kawana keeping moving, preventing Yuhara from controlling successfully.

Kawana had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Yuhara is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kawana Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Yuhara's back instead.
Yuhara breaks Kawana's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yuhara trying to control but Kawana is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kawana throws a quick inside leg kick.

Kawana gets caught flat footed, as Yuhara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kawana looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawana, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madoka Yuhara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuhara.
Kawana wants to clinch but Yuhara slips to the side

and Yuhara counters with a single leg into guard. Kawana didn't expect that.
Kawana is trying to keep Yuhara in close.
Yuhara slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kawana.
Kawana tries to get to full guard but Yuhara has control of the leg.
Yuhara is tying to control. Kawana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kawana is in trouble now - Yuhara has advanced to mount!

Yuhara looking to secure an arm triangle but Kawana defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yuhara's best efforts.

Yuhara is working for a submission of some sort.
Yuhara is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like Yuhara is going to stand back up.

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

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.
Kawana is trying to control but can't.

Yuhara wants to work for an arm triangle but Kawana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kawana tries to roll over but Yuhara keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawana explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Yuhara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kawana looking to control.

Yuhara drops back looking for a leg! Kawana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawana manages to kick Yuhara off! Yuhara jumps back into Kawana's guard.
Kawana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuhara is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawana throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Yuhara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Yuhara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kawana is looking to escape.
Kawana is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawana gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kawana tries to strike from the bottom.
Yuhara wants to pass the guard but Kawana is keeping the position.
Yuhara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kawana doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yuhara wants to pass the guard but Kawana is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madoka Yuhara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Yuhara with that takedown attempt.

Yuhara shoots in and bounces Kawana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kawana trying to keep a closed guard but Yuhara is proving a slippery customer.
Kawana wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuhara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuhara stopping the sweep attempt from Kawana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuhara trying to control but Kawana is working from the bottom.
Kawana trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kawana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuhara paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Yuhara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kawana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kawana.
Yuhara trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawana wants to stand up but Yuhara is controlling him.
Kawana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yuhara is looking to improve his position but Kawana isn't that keen on the idea.
Yuhara wants to control but Kawana is having none of it.
Yuhara tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawana lands a nice shot to the head.
Madoka Yuhara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kawana misses with a head shot.
Yuhara can't escape the position.
Kawana lands a heavy elbow.
Yuhara tries to hold on but Kawana pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kawana landing punches.
Kawana avoids the attempt from Yuhara to control.
Yuhara is looking to get to half guard.
Yuhara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
DeeJay Kawana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Yuhara trying to hold on to Kawana's head to control him but Kawana postures up.
Kawana prevents Yuhara from improving his position.
Yuhara is refusing to be controlled, as Kawana sits in half guard.
Yuhara wants to get back to his feet.
Kawana is keen to just control but Yuhara is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuhara trying to control here.
Madoka Yuhara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kawana is trying to work for a kimura but Yuhara is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Madoka Yuhara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yuhara 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madoka Yuhara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Detective Tequila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mcpaene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tequila
vs
Mcpaene

185 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Detective Tequila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Mcpaene!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcpaene.

Mcpaene stands up and beckons Tequila to his feet.
Tequila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tequila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcpaene blocks the leg kick.
Mcpaene throws a head kick that misses
and Tequila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Mcpaene drives through and clinches with Tequila against the cage.

Tequila has Mcpaene pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tequila pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mcpaene tumbling to the mat - Tequila dives into Mcpaene's guard.

Mcpaene kicks Tequila off and gets to his feet.

Tequila drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tequila is fighting to break Mcpaene's control of his arms but Mcpaene is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila wants to stand and escape but instead Mcpaene has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mcpaene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tequila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tequila is breathing heavily.
Mcpaene is pushing down on Tequila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tequila is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcpaene has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcpaene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcpaene is stalling here. Tequila is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mcpaene seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tequila has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Mcpaene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila prevents Mcpaene from escaping the position.

Tequila goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcpaene has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tequila but great work by Mcpaene.
Tequila taking a bit of punishment here - Mcpaene scoring with strikes.
Tequila is looking for a sweep.

Mcpaene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcpaene is looking to take a break and control but Tequila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcpaene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mcpaene in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mcpaene trying to control the action but Tequila is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tequila controls the position for a moment.
Mcpaene connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tequila some visible discomfort.
Tequila manages to get back to half guard.
Tequila trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mcpaene manages to pass to mount!
Tequila is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcpaene has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mcpaene dominated that round.
That's time! Tequila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mcpaene gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tequila avoids the elbow strike from Mcpaene, against the cage.
Tequila tries to pull guard but Mcpaene holds him up against the cage and eventually Tequila drops back down to his feet.
Mcpaene prevents a takedown attempt there.

Mcpaene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcpaene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tequila.

Mcpaene shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tequila's guard.
Mcpaene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcpaene stands and throws Tequila's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tequila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcpaene working Tequila over with strikes.
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.
Tequila wants to control the action here but instead Mcpaene manages to pass to full mount!

Mcpaene has control of Tequila's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tequila regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tequila can't escape the position.
Mcpaene lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tequila hang on?
Tequila is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tequila is working hard here to advance position.
Tequila takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcpaene blocks Tequila's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mcpaene avoids the attempt from Tequila to control.
Mcpaene breaks from Tequila's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tequila is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tequila tries to hold on but Mcpaene pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcpaene is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mcpaene prevents Tequila from getting the reversal.
Mcpaene landing strikes from the mount.
Tequila is squirming around, avoiding Mcpaene's attempts to control the action.

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.
Mcpaene avoids the attempt from Tequila to control.
Mcpaene controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mcpaene swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tequila is now in Mcpaene's guard. A big mistake from Mcpaene there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mcpaene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tequila closes the distance and clinches.
Mcpaene prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Mcpaene to work.

Mcpaene wants the takedown. Tequila is fighting it off but Mcpaene persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tequila's guard against the cage.
Mcpaene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tequila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tequila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcpaene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcpaene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tequila looking for a guillotine here but Mcpaene defends easily.
Mcpaene controlling from the top position.
Mcpaene passes Tequila's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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

Mcpaene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tequila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Tequila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tequila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcpaene is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tequila has his foot on Mcpaene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcpaene works his way back into a safe position though.
Tequila working a defensive guard but Mcpaene manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tequila is not content to let Mcpaene control the position.
A lull in the action here as Mcpaene stalls from top position.
Joe Mcpaene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Mcpaene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tequila keeps working.
Tequila manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcpaene tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tequila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mcpaene trying to control from half guard but Tequila is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Mcpaene.
I've got Mcpaene 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mcpaene!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Gardan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Know your enemy" - RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Scott Lawler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gardan
vs
Lawler

186 cm
19
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurent Gardan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardan circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawler. That did some damage!
Gardan dodges the punch combination from Lawler.
Lawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gardan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawler.
Lawler throws a right hand that Gardan ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardan also avoids with ease.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler looks gassed!
Lawler misses with a double jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Gardan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler walks into a straight right hand from Gardan.

It looks like Scott Lawler has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Gardan throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lawler is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Laurent Gardan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arion Rough (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!

Po
vs
Rough

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arion Rough!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rough throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Rough looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Po shoots in looking for a takedown. Rough tries to sprawl out of it but Po keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rough manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Po shoots for a takedown but Rough saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Po lands a slapping body shot.
Rough stuffs the takedown attempt from Po. Po gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po fails with the takedown.
Rough throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Po.
Po shoots in for a double leg but Rough sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rough throws a right and a left that Po avoids nicely.
Rough keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Po!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Rough lands.
Po shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rough but Rough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Po fails with the takedown.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Rough pushes him off.
Po slips under a jab from Rough.
Po shoots in looking for a takedown. Rough tries to sprawl out of it but Po keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rough manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arion Rough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po shoots in and drives through. Rough sprawls well.
Rough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

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.
Po fails with a takedown attempt.
Po ducks under a wild hook from Rough.
Rough throws a hook but Po blocks it.
Arion Rough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Po shoots in and drives through. Rough sprawls well.
Rough misses with a leg kick
and Po counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Po shoots in and drives through. Rough sprawls well.
Rough throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rough.
Rough misses with a looping right.
Po closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rough circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rough gets caught flat footed, as Po shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rough keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully.
Po working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po wants to control from the top but Rough keeps moving.
Po throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rough preventing the ground and pound from 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 Tong Po will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Po shoots in but no luck this time.
Po shoots in looking for a takedown. Rough tries to sprawl out of it but Po keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rough manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rough with a jab.
Po tries to clinch but Rough is having none of it.
Po fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Po fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po slips a straight right by Rough.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Rough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Rough tries to keep at a distance but Po has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rough wants to get back to striking at distance but Po won't allow it.
Po tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rough just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rough is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Rough tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
Po tries to pull guard but Rough won't allow it.

Po successfully pulls guard.
Rough wants to stand but Po has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Po working a defensive guard here.

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.
Po is pulling down on Rough's head. It's preventing any offense from Rough, at least for the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rough wants to stand but Po has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Po has his foot on Rough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rough works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arion Rough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Po shoots in but Rough avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Po misses with a takedown attempt - Rough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Po shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rough as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po shoots for a takedown but Rough saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rough.
Po shoots in looking for a takedown. Rough tries to sprawl out of it but Po keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rough manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rough throws a head kick that misses
and Po counters with a series of strikes. Rough will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown by Po or perhaps it was just good defense by Rough which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rough throws a combination that misses

and Po decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rough's guard.
Po is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.
Po won't allow Rough to get back to his feet.
Po slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Po drops back looking for a leg! Rough is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rough manages to kick Po off! Po jumps back into Rough's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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.
Po has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tong Po showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Po has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tong Po!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Yagyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jubei Yagyu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Yagyu
vs
Cro Cop

191 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jubei Yagyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Yagyu with that takedown attempt.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Cro Cop tries to clinch there but Yagyu circles away.
Cro Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yagyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Cro Cop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yagyu checks a leg kick nicely.
Yagyu shoots in for a double leg but Cro Cop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagyu checks a low kick from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirko Cro Cop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cro Cop misses with a hook. Yagyu ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop thuds his right hand into Yagyu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cro Cop wants to clinch.
Cro Cop throws a shot from downtown. Yagyu moves away and avoids it.
Cro Cop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yagyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cro Cop.

Yagyu scores a takedown into full mount!
Yagyu is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cro Cop flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Yagyu blocks Cro Cop's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cro Cop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cro Cop tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yagyu trying to control the action but Cro Cop is working from the bottom.
Cro Cop tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yagyu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cro Cop lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Cro Cop throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Yagyu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop is refusing to be controlled, as Yagyu sits in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cro Cop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yagyu pinned against the cage. Yagyu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yagyu ducks under a wild hook from Cro Cop.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cro Cop.
Yagyu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Yagyu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cro Cop throws a head kick that misses.
Yagyu moves in looking to clinch but Cro Cop pushes him off.
Cro Cop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Cro Cop 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.

Yagyu working for a triangle but Cro Cop defends it easily.
Yagyu wants to sweep here but Cro Cop controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yagyu working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cro Cop tries to clinch up but Yagyu circles away and keeps his distance.
Cro Cop looks for a takedown but Yagyu sprawls well.
Yagyu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cro Cop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cro Cop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagyu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cro Cop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yagyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cro Cop.
Yagyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cro Cop throws a shot from downtown. Yagyu moves away and avoids it.
Cro Cop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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.
Yagyu defending well as Cro Cop loads up on a big left hand.
Yagyu dodges the punch combination from Cro Cop.
Yagyu throws a shot from downtown. Cro Cop moves away and avoids it.
Cro Cop is looking to clinch.
Cro Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yagyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cro Cop shoots in but Yagyu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jubei Yagyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Cro Cop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yagyu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cro Cop wants to clinch.
Cro Cop doesn't manage to clinch there - Yagyu circles away.
Yagyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cro Cop.
Yagyu throws a sloppy head kick
and Cro Cop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cro Cop shoots in and drives through. Yagyu sprawls well.
Cro Cop throws a hook but Yagyu avoids it easily.
Yagyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Cro Cop scores with a leg kick.
Cro Cop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cro Cop doesn't manage to clinch there - Yagyu circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yagyu throws a leg kick
and Cro Cop counters with a big head kick but Yagyu shrugs it off.
Yagyu blocks a head kick by Cro Cop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mirko Cro Cop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cro Cop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yagyu misses with a double jab
letting Cro Cop counter with a right hand.
Cro Cop tries for a takedown but Yagyu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cro Cop fails to land with a series of punches.
Cro Cop with a poor takedown

and Yagyu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jubei Yagyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Cro Cop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cro Cop trying to stall but Yagyu improves his position.
Yagyu is looking to break free of the clinch but Cro Cop has double underhooks.
Cro Cop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cro Cop looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagyu is looking to break free of the clinch but Cro Cop has double underhooks.
Cro Cop stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yagyu as Cro Cop tries to tie him up.
Yagyu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cro Cop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cro Cop is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mirko Cro Cop.
Yagyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagyu takes a swing at Cro Cop's ribcage but misses.
Cro Cop fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yagyu moves away from the strike by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yagyu circles away.
Cro Cop misses with a double jab
and Yagyu counters with a nice body shot.
Yagyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cro Cop misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yagyu avoids the head kick by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yagyu's waist but Yagyu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cro Cop off to one side.
Yagyu ducks under a wild hook from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop tries to bum rush Yagyu with a series of wild strikes but Yagyu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jubei Yagyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yagyu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yagyu wants to improve his position but Cro Cop is controlling well.
Yagyu moves into full guard.
Cro Cop postures up and lands a big shot to Yagyu's brow.

Cro Cop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yagyu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cro Cop.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yagyu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mirko Cro Cop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Yagyu is looking for a triangle but Cro Cop pushes his legs off easily.

Yagyu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cro Cop rolls with it to try and escape but Yagyu cranks on the arm and Cro Cop is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jubei Yagyu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffy Domer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Santana
vs
Domer

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffy Domer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Domer gets a takedown into half guard.
Santana missing with punches from the bottom.
Domer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Domer blocks the strikes from Santana.
Santana punching from the bottom.
Santana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Santana is trying to get back to full guard.
Santana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Santana missing with punches from the bottom.

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

Domer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Domer slows the pace down in half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Santana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Santana punching from the bottom.
Domer controlling the action here.
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. Domer connects with a nice short shot to Santana's temple.
Domer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Domer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Santana to stand up.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt

and Domer counters with a single leg into guard. Santana didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Santana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Domer drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Domer off! Domer jumps back into Santana's guard.
Domer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Domer is stalling in the full guard.
Santana throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santana 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.
Santana tries to strike from the bottom.

Domer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Domer tries to close the distance and clinch but Santana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Domer. Domer obviously looking to wear him down.

Domer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Domer working Santana over with strikes.

Domer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santana defends it well.
Domer controlling the action here.
Santana landing a few short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domer wants to get back to his feet.

Domer is working for a kimura but Santana is defending it quite comfortably.
Santana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santana.
Santana trying to strike off his back.
Domer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Domer trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Domer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.

Domer wants the takedown. Santana is fighting it off but Domer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Santana's guard against the cage.
Domer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santana's guard.
Santana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Domer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Santana is working an open guard so Domer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Santana tries for a takedown but Domer circles away easily
and Domer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Domer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Santana flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Domer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Domer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santana's face.
Domer punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Domer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santana hang on?

Domer is working for a guillotine from mount but Santana frees his head quite easily.
Santana flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Santana is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Domer.
Domer controlling the position easily from mount.
Santana is trying desperately to improve position.
Domer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

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.

Domer looking to secure an arm triangle but Santana defends it well.
Domer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santana throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Domer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santana is looking to escape.
Santana is looking to get to half guard.
Santana throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Santana throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Domer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Domer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santana is looking to escape.
Jeffy Domer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santana is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Santana throwing hammer fists to the chest of Domer. What's that going to do exactly?
Santana is looking to improve his position but Domer isn't that keen on the idea.
Santana flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Domer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santana's face.
Domer prevents Santana from getting the reversal.

Domer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

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.

Domer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Santana can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Santana that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santana swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Domer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santana is looking to escape.
Domer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Domer has hold of Santana's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santana manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Domer blocks Santana's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffy Domer 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!

Santana misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Domer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Domer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Santana doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Domer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santana's guard.
Domer lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Domer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domer passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Santana is staying active underneath Domer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Domer is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santana punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Domer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Domer.
Santana throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Santana throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Santana tries to strike from the bottom.
Domer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Domer gets to his feet. Santana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt

and Domer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Domer.
Santana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Domer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Domer gets control of Santana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Domer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Domer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Santana is defending well. Domer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Santana has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Domer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeffy Domer!