PRIDE 13: Beasts from the East PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between x z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaru Kayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

z
vs
Kayne

190 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, x z!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zaru Kayne!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
z shoots in but Kayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.

z darts in and clinches Kayne up against the ropes.
Kayne looking to stall.
z avoiding damage as Kayne throws knees to the body.
z fails to pull guard.

z pulls guard.
z is looking to sweep but instead, Kayne has passed into half guard.
z gets full guard.

z isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kayne stacks z on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kayne!
z is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kayne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
z won't allow Kayne to pass to mount.
z is looking to get back to full guard here but Kayne has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kayne looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayne pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kayne prevents z from getting the reversal.
z is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Kayne.
z is in all sorts of trouble here.
z is breathing heavily.
Kayne tries to control but z wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kayne content just to control the position here.
Kayne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as z is looking to escape.
Kayne controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayne scoring with strikes but z is staying in there.
z is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kayne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
z working to try and regain half guard.
Kayne tries to control but z wriggling away.
Kayne lands a big shot there that rocks z but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kayne looking to finish z with some ground and pound. This is bad for z!
z is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kayne avoids the attempt from z to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayne landing punches.
Kayne controlling his opponent.
z is looking to improve his position but Kayne isn't that keen on the idea.
Kayne unloading with bombs!
Kayne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Despite being in the dominant position, Zaru Kayne just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kayne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. z doesn't seem bothered though.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kayne! z is backing up but he can't get away as Kayne lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops z and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zaru Kayne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gomi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Plata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Wait and Bleed. Plata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Creeping Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Plata

190 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gomi Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muay Plata!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plata swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Nice shot lands for Plata.
Plata throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Plata looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is keen to just control but Plata is a slippery customer.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Plata dodges it nicely.
Plata wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Plata defending well.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Plata defending well though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Plata is looking to escape.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Gracie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Plata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plata checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomi Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Plata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Plata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Plata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plata pinned against the cage. Plata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plata tries a head kick but it misses.
Plata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Plata parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Plata to escape.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat.
Plata is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Plata is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Plata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie 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.
Plata pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plata pinned against the cage. Plata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Plata throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Plata as Gracie shoots in.

Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Plata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is tying to control. Plata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is really struggling to control Plata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Plata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plata keeps working.
Plata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie working Plata over with strikes.
Plata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Plata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Plata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plata stuffs the takedown.
Plata stuffs the takedown.
Plata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Plata lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Plata, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Plata against the ropes but Plata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Plata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie takes a swing at Plata's ribcage but misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plata as he jumps to the side.
Plata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Plata circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but Plata is having none of it.
Plata misses with a head kick.
Plata throws a head kick that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Plata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Plata keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie wants to stand but Plata has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie trying to control but Plata is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Muay Plata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plata as he jumps to the side.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Plata.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Plata checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Plata as Gracie shoots in.
Gomi Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomi Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Plata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plata throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Plata shows good takedown defense.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Plata.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plata throws a head kick that misses.
Plata misses with a head kick.
Plata digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Jab by Plata.
Plata lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Muay Plata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Plata throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Plata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plata but Plata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Plata scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Plata as Gracie shoots in.
Plata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie shoots in but Plata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Muay Plata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Plata counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Plata. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Plata sprawls well.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Plata is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Plata wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the position but Plata is working away.
Plata is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plata, who protects the arm well.

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.
Plata wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Plata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Plata's leg but Plata calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Plata.
Plata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Plata.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Plata sprawls well.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Plata sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Plata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Plata scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plata but Plata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Plata throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Plata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Plata.
A head kick misses from Plata.
Plata throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Plata.
Plata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Plata tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Plata counters with a head kick.
Plata throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Plata throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Plata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Plata counters with a body kick.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Plata.
Plata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Plata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie throws a hook but Plata avoids it easily.
Plata scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Plata.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Plata counters with a one-two to the body.
Plata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Plata counters with a head kick.
Gracie tries to clinch but Plata is having none of it.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Plata.
Plata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Plata.
Plata connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plata but Plata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Plata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Plata counters with an inside leg kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Plata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie wants to take a breather but Plata is having none of it.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Plata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Plata is defending the position.
Plata is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Plata has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Plata is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gomi Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Plata counters with a nice kick to the body.
Plata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muay Plata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plata has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Muay Plata!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Muay Plata!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Muay Plata!

Muay Plata wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaw Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryusho Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Maxwell
vs
Kobayashi

165 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Transformer Supplements

Infliction Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaw Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryusho Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Kobayashi tries to clinch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Kobayashi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell cracks Kobayashi with an open hand slap.
Kobayashi throws a sloppy head kick and Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Maxwell pushes Kobayashi away with a front kick.
Kobayashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kobayashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maxwell, pushing him back against the ropes.

Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maxwell blocks a head kick by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi looks gassed!
Maxwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobayashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobayashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maxwell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kobayashi takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Maxwell throws a right and a left that Kobayashi avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kobayashi slips a jab and a cross from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a head kick.
Maxwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobayashi misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Maxwell both land. Nice combination.
Maxwell connects with a solid leg kick.
Kobayashi misses with a head kick.
Kobayashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maxwell throws a body kick that misses.
Kobayashi blocks a head kick by Maxwell.
Kobayashi shoots in but Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
Kobayashi lands with a kick to the temple. Maxwell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Maxwell is rocked!
Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobayashi moves away.
Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kobayashi darts in and clinches Maxwell up against the ropes.
Maxwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Maxwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but Maxwell won't allow it.

Kobayashi pulls Maxwell into guard.
Kobayashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maxwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Kobayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maxwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maxwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maxwell chips away with some ground and pound.
Maxwell throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kobayashi 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.

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

Kobayashi keeping busy on the bottom but Maxwell has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is refusing to be controlled, as Maxwell sits in half guard.
Maxwell trying to pass the guard but Kobayashi defending well.
Maxwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maxwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kobayashi is not content to let Maxwell control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kobayashi clinches with his opponent.

Maxwell drags the fight down to the ground.
Kobayashi passes Maxwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maxwell trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi uses his free foot to push down on Maxwell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maxwell.
Maxwell is trying to escape the mount.
Kobayashi won't let Maxwell get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Maxwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Maxwell is working hard here to advance position.
Maxwell regains half guard.
Kobayashi prevents Maxwell from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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.
Maxwell landing strikes from the bottom.

Maxwell actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kobayashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maxwell!
Maxwell is squirming around, avoiding Kobayashi's attempts to control the action.
Maxwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maxwell is looking to improve his position.
Maxwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maxwell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maxwell striking from the bottom.
Maxwell working a defensive guard here.
Kobayashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maxwell is keeping the position for now.
Maxwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Kobayashi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maxwell.
Kobayashi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maxwell lands a big elbow - Kobayashi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kobayashi is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shaw Maxwell!

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 Siggi Hemerijckx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hazem el magic (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.

Hemerijckx
vs
el magic

178 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Octagon Food Supplies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siggi Hemerijckx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, hazem el magic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
el magic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
el magic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hemerijckx has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hemerijckx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts el magic as he jumps to the side.
Hemerijckx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from el magic.
A good leg kick by el magic.
Hemerijckx closes the distance and clinches up with el magic, looking for a takedown. Hemerijckx pushes el magic against the ropes but el magic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siggi Hemerijckx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
el magic scores with a nice head shot.
el magic stalks Hemerijckx and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hemerijckx's face. Hemerijckx staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
el magic scores with a jab.

Hemerijckx is rocked!
el magic lands a brutal head kick. Hemerijckx looks out on his feet and el magic throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). hazem el magic!

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 George Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Airaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Airaldi has chosen Three days grace - Pain as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hagler
vs
Airaldi

190 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
243 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Hagler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Airaldi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagler lands a front kick.
Airaldi looks gassed!
Hagler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Airaldi misses with a head kick.
Airaldi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hagler but Hagler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hagler is looking to score with low kicks.
Hagler scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Hagler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hagler throws a lazy head kick

and Airaldi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hagler's guard now.
Airaldi tries to stand but Hagler is controlling from the bottom.
Airaldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hagler is keeping the position for now.
Airaldi trying to control but Hagler is working from the bottom.
Airaldi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hagler keeping moving, preventing Airaldi from controlling successfully.
Airaldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hagler is retaining full guard.

Hagler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hagler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hagler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Airaldi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hagler.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Airaldi is defending against the submission attempts here by Hagler.
Airaldi is looking to improve his position.
Hagler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Airaldi!
Hagler takes Airaldi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Airaldi is in trouble.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Airaldi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagler has the hooks in. Airaldi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Hagler looking for the choke but no joy.

Hagler is persistently looking for the submission but Airaldi is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hagler looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Airaldi taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Hagler!

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 klaus kluubert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). klaus kluubert could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drunken Terror's chin.

kluubert
vs
Terror

198 cm
22
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Sinners Fight Wear

Mustang Fight Food

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, klaus kluubert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drunken Terror!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kluubert looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Terror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
kluubert cracks Terror with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Terror falls to his knees and kluubert doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). klaus kluubert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Take Ogenawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deftones - Engine # 9. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Clegane
vs
Ogenawa

198 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

201 cm
20
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Syndicate Drugs
S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Take Ogenawa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ogenawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Clegane which made him look bad.
Ogenawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ogenawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clegane but Clegane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sandor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Take Ogenawa.
Clegane cracks Ogenawa with an uppercut from hell and Ogenawa crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Clegane's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Ogenawa is rocked!

Ogenawa is looking for a triangle but Clegane pushes his legs off easily.
Ogenawa is still in real trouble! Can Clegane finish him?
Clegane sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Ogenawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ogenawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Ogenawa looks gassed!
Ogenawa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Clegane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clegane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Clegane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogenawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clegane controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ogenawa is on top in guard.
Ogenawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Clegane controlling the position.
Ogenawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clegane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clegane is trying to control the position but Ogenawa postures up.

Clegane pushes Ogenawa off and scrambles back to his feet.

Ogenawa moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane prevents the takedown attempt.
Clegane tries to break the clinch but Ogenawa is controlling the position.
Ogenawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clegane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ogenawa.
Ogenawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ogenawa looks for a takedown but Clegane sprawls well.

Ogenawa 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

Ogenawa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Clegane is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ogenawa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Clegane's back instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ogenawa looking for the choke from the back.

Ogenawa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Ogenawa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Clegane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogenawa has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clegane.

Clegane fending off the submission attempt from Ogenawa.
Ogenawa gets his hands free as Clegane looks to control.

Ogenawa is looking for the choke from the back position but Clegane is controlling his hands well.

Ogenawa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Clegane knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Clegane for a finish.

Ogenawa looking for the RNC.
Ogenawa gets his hands free as Clegane looks to control.
Clegane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clegane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogenawa wants to pass the guard but Clegane is keeping the position.

Ogenawa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clegane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clegane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clegane!

Clegane stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegane stuffs the takedown attempt from Ogenawa. Ogenawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Clegane scores with the left hand. Ogenawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Ogenawa fails to land the takedown.
Ogenawa shoots in for a takedown but Clegane shows good takedown defense.
Ogenawa slips under a jab from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a series of wild punches.
Clegane stuffs the takedown attempt from Ogenawa. Ogenawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ogenawa shoots in for a takedown but Clegane shows good takedown defense.
Clegane misses with a head kick.

Clegane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clegane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ogenawa on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Ogenawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ogenawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clegane controlling the position.
Ogenawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clegane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clegane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ogenawa trying to move into half guard but instead Clegane has managed to sweep!

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

That's six 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.
Ogenawa lands punches and elbows.

Ogenawa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clegane defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clegane trying to control the hands but Ogenawa won't let him.

Clegane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ogenawa.

Ogenawa is persistently looking for the submission but Clegane is defending it well.
Clegane manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ogenawa's guard. Nice work there by Clegane.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ogenawa is on top in guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ogenawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Ogenawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clegane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ogenawa.

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

Ogenawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clegane is just riding it out for now. Ogenawa eventually gives up the hold.

Ogenawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Clegane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clegane tries to get out of the position.

Ogenawa seems to be working for a kimura but Clegane defends the submission attempt.

That's eight 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.
Ogenawa throwing shots but Clegane is blocking nicely.
Ogenawa is looking to advance position but Clegane won't allow it.

Ogenawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clegane is just riding it out for now. Ogenawa eventually gives up the hold.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clegane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane drops Ogenawa with a beautiful combination! Ogenawa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clegane is looking for the KO!
Clegane is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ogenawa hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sandor Clegane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (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.

Puno
vs
Balboa

193 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Carnage Fight Wear

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fidel Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno scores with a jab. Balboa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.

Puno drives through and clinches with Balboa against the ropes.

Puno successfully pulls guard.
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.
Balboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Puno has wrist control.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but instead Puno has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puno tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puno lands with a shot to the body.

Puno moves into the clinch successfully.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno lands a body punch.
Balboa looks gassed!
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puno has him pressed against the ropes.
Balboa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.

Puno pulls guard successfully.
Puno pulls Balboa in close to prevent any damage.

Balboa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puno striking off his back but it's not causing Balboa any problems.

Balboa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Puno to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Balboa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Puno pulls down on the head and he's put Balboa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fidel Puno!