TUOW5: Madness PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsu Akira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tetsu Akira looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Akira
vs
Billet

195 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Fighter suplements

Apocalypse Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsu Akira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Belin Billet!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billet lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Billet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Billet fails to land the takedown.

Akira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akira showed some decent athleticism there.
Billet trying to control but Akira postures up.
Akira seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Billet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Akira decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Billet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billet wants to clinch.
Billet tries to bum rush Akira with a series of wild strikes but Akira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billet misses with the combination.
Akira just misses with a punch to the body.
Akira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billet with a lazy takedown attempt

and Akira counters with a single leg into guard. Billet didn't expect that.

Akira stands up from Billet's guard - Akira perhaps looking for a knockout.
Akira is breathing heavily.
Billet moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billet fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Billet misses.
Akira fails with a takedown attempt.
Akira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Billet.

Billet goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Billet but great work by Akira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira advances nicely into full mount.

Akira is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Akira throws a shot from downtown. Billet moves away and avoids it.
Billet misses with a takedown attempt

and Akira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tetsu Akira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belin Billet.

Billet working for submissions but it's allowed Akira to get to half guard.
Billet manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsu Akira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Billet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left and a right from Billet both land. Nice combination.
Billet shoots and misses

and Akira counters with a takedown into side control.
Tetsu Akira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Akira stands up from half guard.
Akira has a takedown stuffed.
Billet looks to land a combination but Akira avoids it well.
Tetsu Akira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet throws a series of strikes that have Akira backpedaling.
Billet lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akira backs up against the cage.
Akira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billet tries to clinch up

and Akira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akira is looking to stand up but Billet won't let him.

Akira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Akira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Billet both land. Nice combination.
Akira thows a body shot but no joy.
Billet is working the combinations to good effect here.
A head kick misses from Akira.
Billet fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billet throws a series of strikes that have Akira backpedaling.
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!
Billet lands a two punch combo.
Belin Billet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billet looks to land a combination but Akira avoids it well.
Billet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akira stuffs the takedown.
Billet lands a nice hook to Akira's body. Akira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Billet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akira.
Akira throws a sloppy head kick and Billet moves out of range easily.
Billet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akira swivels and escapes.
Tetsu Akira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belin Billet.
Billet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Billet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akira fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet misses with a two punch combination.
Billet tries to clinch up but Akira circles away and keeps his distance.
Billet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akira.
Billet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akira circles away.
A combination from Billet does no damage.
Billet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akira but Akira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Billet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Billet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akira throws a head kick that misses.
Billet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Billet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akira pinned against the cage. Akira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akira backs up against the cage.
Billet tries to clinch but Akira is having none of it.
Akira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Billet moves in looking to clinch but Akira pushes him off.

Akira feints and as Billet raises his hands in defense, Akira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Akira stands up from Billet's guard - Akira perhaps looking for a knockout.
Billet tries to bum rush Akira with a series of wild strikes but Akira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billet looks to clinch

and Akira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Billet won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billet tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsu Akira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Akira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Akira is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Billet still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Billet has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Akira tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Billet has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Akira is in real trouble here. Billet gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Akira is tapping out! Billet wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Belin Billet!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Killer Instinct (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guts Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guts Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Instinct
vs
Anderson

155 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Killer Instinct!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guts Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Instinct looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson controls Instinct momentarily but Instinct frees himself.
Instinct could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Instinct is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson controls Instinct momentarily but Instinct frees himself.
Instinct trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep!
Instinct might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson trying to control but Instinct is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Guts Anderson.
Instinct shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Instinct darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Instinct is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Instinct seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Instinct is working away from the top position though.
Anderson looks gassed!
Anderson has hold of Instinct's hands but Instinct slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Instinct tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Anderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Instinct looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Instinct tries to pass.
Instinct trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Instinct postures up.
Anderson seems keen to control Instinct's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Guts Anderson.

Instinct has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.

Instinct pulls Anderson into guard.
Instinct keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Instinct wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Instinct controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Instinct wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Instinct keeps moving.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Instinct kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Instinct is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Guts Anderson.

Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Instinct's guard.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes Instinct's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Instinct is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Guts Anderson.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Instinct shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Instinct!
Instinct is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Instinct shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Instinct showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson wants to control but Instinct is keeping busy.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Instinct has control of the leg.
Instinct is tying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Instinct thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Instinct with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.
Instinct shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Instinct throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Instinct gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Instinct off to one side.

Instinct drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Instinct is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Instinct. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Instinct holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Instinct stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.

Anderson jumps into guard, dragging Instinct to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Instinct from controlling successfully.
Anderson controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Instinct wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Instinct!
Instinct regains half guard.
Anderson prevents Instinct from standing back up.
Instinct gets full guard.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson trying to control but Instinct is working from the bottom.
Instinct tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control but Instinct is working from the bottom.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Instinct is retaining full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Instinct keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Instinct gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anderson trying to control the position but Instinct is working away.

Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Instinct has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Instinct.
Instinct trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson gets back to half guard.

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.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Guts Anderson.
Instinct thows a body shot but no joy.
Instinct throws an off balance right hand

and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson trying to control but Instinct is working from the bottom.
Anderson pushing down on Instinct's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Instinct is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson looking to control but Instinct is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Instinct really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson tries to control but Instinct wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guts Anderson 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!

Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Instinct scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Instinct's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Guts Anderson.

Instinct clinches with his opponent.
Instinct lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Instinct.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Instinct is trying to break free.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Instinct holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer Instinct has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guts Anderson.

Anderson jumps into guard, dragging Instinct to the mat.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Instinct from controlling successfully.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.

Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Instinct can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson is pulling down on Instinct's head. It's preventing any offense from Instinct, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Instinct trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Instinct has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Instinct trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

and Instinct counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Instinct from controlling successfully.
Anderson has control of Instinct's left arm, preventing Instinct from doing any damage.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Instinct looking to pass the guard.
Instinct wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.

Instinct avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Instinct stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Instinct is proving a slippery customer.

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

Instinct bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Instinct wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Instinct wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson is not content to let Instinct control the position.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Instinct trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Guts Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Instinct struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Instinct showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guts Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Poo Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Saturn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saturn has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Until the end as his entrance music. Saturn has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Poo Kong
vs
Saturn

198 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

201 cm
22
263 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Nice elbows
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs
Blaze Ronin Street Gear

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, Tong Poo Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Saturn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kong or perhaps it was just good defense by Saturn which made him look bad.
Kong looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Saturn tries for a takedown but Kong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kong shoots in and drives through. Saturn sprawls well.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Poo Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt - Saturn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kong feints and as Saturn raises his hands in defense, Kong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Saturn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saturn is trying to buck Kong off.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kong wants to stand but Saturn has his arm trapped.

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.
Kong wants to control but Saturn is keeping him busy.
Saturn is trying to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kong looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gilbert Saturn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong shoots in but Saturn avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kong tries to keep at a distance but Saturn has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Saturn scores a takedown into full mount!
Kong wants to control but Saturn is having none of it.
Kong is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saturn controlling his opponent.
Kong wants to control but Saturn is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saturn prevents Kong from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saturn throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Saturn misses with a takedown

and Kong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saturn wants to get back to his feet.
Saturn is staying active underneath Kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saturn is trying to stand back up but Kong is controlling him
Kong is tying to control. Saturn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saturn pushes Kong off looking to stand but Kong dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kong is keen to just control but Saturn is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tong Poo Kong.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kong.

Saturn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kong!
Kong tries to hold on but Saturn postures up.
Saturn controlling from mount.
Saturn avoids the attempt from Kong to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saturn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kong wants to control but Saturn is having none of it.
Kong tries to reverse the position but Saturn maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saturn controlling the pace for now.
Kong wants to hold on but Saturn pushes him away.
Saturn trying to control but Kong is having none of it.

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.
Kong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tong Poo Kong.
Saturn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saturn's knee momentarily.
Saturn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Saturn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kong gets back to full guard.
Saturn wanted to stand there but Kong had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gilbert Saturn 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. This is the final round!

Kong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Saturn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
Saturn wanted to stand there but Kong had control of the position.
Saturn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong has his hands on Saturn's head, controlling the position.

Saturn stands and steps away. Kong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kong fails to land the takedown.

Saturn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kong sprawls well initially but Saturn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saturn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kong controls his leg.
Kong is looking to control Saturn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kong avoid being mounted?
Saturn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kong.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Saturn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to control but Saturn is keeping busy.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Saturn as Kong shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Poo Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saturn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Kong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saturn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saturn bucks up and tries to throw Kong off but instead Kong has got his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Saturn misses with a few strikes there.
Saturn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saturn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Saturn closes the distance and clinches.

Saturn breaks the clinch.

Saturn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Saturn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saturn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Saturn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orang Oetang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Take Ogenawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oetang
vs
Ogenawa

205 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

201 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Orang Oetang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Take Ogenawa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oetang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ogenawa as he avoids it easily.
Ogenawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oetang misses with a takedown attempt - Ogenawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick from Ogenawa misses.
Ogenawa throws a body kick the misses

so Oetang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oetang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oetang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ogenawa is retaining full guard.
Oetang won't allow Ogenawa to get back to his feet.
Ogenawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oetang is one step ahead there.
Oetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ogenawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oetang wants to control from the top but Ogenawa keeps moving.
Oetang won't allow Ogenawa to sweep him here.

Ogenawa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oetang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orang Oetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oetang shoots in but Ogenawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oetang is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oetang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ogenawa throws a leg kick
and Oetang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oetang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogenawa but Ogenawa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ogenawa.
Oetang moves out of range as Ogenawa throws a body kick.
Oetang misses with a takedown attempt - Ogenawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ogenawa misses with a double jab.
Ogenawa wants to land a leg kick but Oetang is out of range.
Oetang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ogenawa throws a solid leg kick but Oetang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ogenawa.

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

Ogenawa gets to his feet - Oetang follows without any prompting.
Oetang with a poor takedown

and Ogenawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oetang wants to improve his position but Ogenawa is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oetang wants to get back to his feet.
Oetang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Oetang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ogenawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oetang has a hand on Ogenawa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ogenawa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

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

Ogenawa stands up from mount. Strange move.
Horrible takedown by Oetang or perhaps it was just good defense by Ogenawa which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Oetang. No joy for Ogenawa on that attempt.
Oetang shoots in and drives through. Ogenawa sprawls well.
Ogenawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oetang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oetang fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Ogenawa

and Oetang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Ogenawa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Oetang doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ogenawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ogenawa thows a leg kick but Oetang checks it

and Oetang counters with a single leg into guard. Ogenawa didn't expect that.
Oetang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ogenawa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Oetang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ogenawa is one step ahead there.
Oetang wants to stand and escape but Ogenawa is having none of it.
Oetang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ogenawa is now in half guard.

Ogenawa stands up from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oetang scores with a takedown into Ogenawa's guard.
Oetang stopping the sweep attempt from Ogenawa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oetang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oetang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ogenawa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Oetang off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oetang shoots in and drives through. Ogenawa sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Oetang. No joy for Ogenawa on that attempt.
Oetang looks for a takedown but Ogenawa sprawls well.
Ogenawa stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orang Oetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oetang moves out of range of the body kick from Ogenawa.
Oetang with a poor takedown

and Ogenawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ogenawa slows the pace down in half guard.
Oetang wants to stand back up but Ogenawa manages to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oetang is trying to control Ogenawa's posture but Ogenawa avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oetang wants to get back to his feet but Ogenawa drags him back down.
Ogenawa working away.
Oetang is trying to get back to half guard.
Oetang can't do much from the bottom here.
Oetang tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Oetang gets a clinch.
Ogenawa wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
Oetang tries to pull guard but Ogenawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Oetang drops back down to his feet.
Ogenawa has had enough of the clinch but Oetang keeps him there for the moment.

Ogenawa pulls guard successfully.
Oetang wants to stand but Ogenawa is controlling his posture from full guard.

Ogenawa pushes Oetang off and gets back to his feet.

Oetang shoots in and bounces Ogenawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oetang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogenawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Take Ogenawa 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. This is the final round!

Oetang checks a low kick from Ogenawa.
Oetang doesn't manage to clinch there - Ogenawa circles away.

Ogenawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ogenawa is thwarting Oetang's attempts to control the position.
Oetang wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ogenawa not doing much here.

Ogenawa stands up from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oetang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ogenawa misses with a wild combination.
Ogenawa misses with the combination.

Oetang moves into range and clinches up with Ogenawa.
Ogenawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oetang keeps control of Ogenawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ogenawa managing to block the knees to the body from Oetang.
Ogenawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ogenawa tries to break the clinch but Oetang is controlling the position.
Oetang jumps guard but Ogenawa stands there with Oetang around his waist. Oetang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ogenawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Oetang won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oetang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ogenawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oetang misses with a few strikes there.
Oetang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orang Oetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ogenawa.
Orang Oetang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogenawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oetang swivels and escapes.
Oetang shoots in and drives through. Ogenawa sprawls well.
Oetang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oetang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ogenawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oetang shoots in but Ogenawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ogenawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oetang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ogenawa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oetang's guard now.
Oetang can't keep his opponent in guard - Ogenawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oetang wants to improve his position but Ogenawa is controlling well.

Ogenawa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oetang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oetang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Ogenawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oetang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ogenawa controls the pace.
Ogenawa stops Oetang from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ogenawa stands up and waves to Oetang to follow him.
Ogenawa looks to land a combination but Oetang avoids it well.
Oetang wants to clinch.
Ogenawa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Oetang to counter with a crisp jab.
Oetang wants to clinch but Ogenawa slips to the side

and Ogenawa counters with a shoot takedown. Oetang fights it but they end up in guard.

Ogenawa stands up and waves to Oetang to follow him.
No joy there for Ogenawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Oetang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ogenawa controlling the position well.
Oetang tries to stand and escape but Ogenawa is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Take Ogenawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ogenawa 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Take Ogenawa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonie Bouwer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes to the cage accompanied by Juice & Mina - Pridji Mi Polako. Kahric has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Leonie Bouwer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Kahric's chin.

Kahric
vs
Bouwer

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

210 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Nice elbows
Granite chin

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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, Sam Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonie Bouwer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bouwer clinches with his opponent.
Kahric prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kahric is breathing heavily.

Bouwer is trying to trip Kahric. He has hold of a leg but Kahric is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bouwer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bouwer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bouwer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kahric working a defensive guard here.
Bouwer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Bouwer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bouwer shoots in and drives through. Kahric sprawls well.
Kahric moves out of range of the body kick from Bouwer.
Kahric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric looks for a takedown but Bouwer sprawls well.
Bouwer throws a series of strikes that have Kahric backpedaling.
Kahric tries to clinch

so Bouwer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bouwer controlling from the top position.

Bouwer stands up and waves to Kahric to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kahric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouwer shoots in for a takedown but Kahric shows good takedown defense.
Sam Kahric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonie Bouwer.
Bouwer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric throws a nice outside leg kick.

Bouwer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kahric!
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!
Bouwer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kahric taking shots to the head.
Kahric has given up his back here. Will Bouwer look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Bouwer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bouwer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric tries to break free.

Kahric is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bouwer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bouwer lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kahric hold on?!
Kahric looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bouwer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bouwer controlling the position well here. Kahric rolled but Bouwer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leonie Bouwer.
Bouwer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bouwer is looking to clinch.
Kahric wants to clinch but Bouwer slips to the side

so Bouwer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bouwer stands and steps away. Kahric gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kahric cracks the inside of Bouwer's front leg.
Bouwer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahric's sensitive parts.
Kahric shoots in but Bouwer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bouwer clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bouwer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kahric wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bouwer is trying to break free.

Bouwer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kahric can't fight it off and eventually Bouwer manages to take the fight to the floor. Kahric looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bouwer wants to control from the top but Kahric keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bouwer shoots in and bounces Kahric off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bouwer looking to sit in guard and control but Kahric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bouwer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kahric doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kahric manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bouwer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahric postures up.
Kahric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric advances position into side control!
Bouwer struggling a bit here.
Bouwer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bouwer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bouwer is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leonie Bouwer.
Kahric tries to clinch up but Bouwer circles away and keeps his distance.

Bouwer moves into the clinch.
Bouwer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kahric fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouwer with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kahric uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kahric has his takedown stuffed
and Bouwer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kahric thinking.
Bouwer throws a nice looking combination but Kahric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bouwer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Kahric shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bouwer's guard.

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

Bouwer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bouwer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kahric tries to reverse the position but Bouwer maintains control.
Kahric prevents Bouwer from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric is in a horrible position here. Bouwer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bouwer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kahric is working to get back to half guard.
Bouwer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bouwer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kahric can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bouwer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bouwer controlling the position easily from mount.
Kahric taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonie Bouwer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bouwer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kahric counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kahric keeps control of Bouwer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bouwer trying to land knees to the body.
Bouwer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kahric pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kahric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bouwer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Bouwer moves into the clinch.
Bouwer wants to break free but Kahric has control.
Bouwer taking a breather.

Bouwer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kahric clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bouwer connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kahric to escape the position.
Bouwer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kahric looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bouwer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bouwer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kahric is defending well though. Bouwer let's go of the attempt for now.
Kahric covering up well under a series of strikes from Bouwer.

Bouwer working for a choke but Kahric reverses nicely into Bouwer 's guard.
Leonie Bouwer has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouwer fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahric stuffs the takedown attempt from Bouwer. Bouwer gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam Kahric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonie Bouwer.
Bouwer throws a push kick but Kahric slaps the foot to one side.

Bouwer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kahric, pushing him back against the cage.
Kahric tries to land knees in the clinch but Bouwer avoids the damage to the body.

Bouwer pulls guard successfully.
Bouwer working a defensive guard here.
Bouwer has a closed guard, preventing Kahric from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouwer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouwer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kahric!
Bouwer controlling the position easily from mount.
Bouwer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahric really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Bouwer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bouwer content just to control the position here.
Kahric is squirming around, avoiding Bouwer's attempts to control the action.
Bouwer with shots to the head and body - Kahric looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kahric tries to control Bouwer's head but Bouwer pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Kahric is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
A nice elbow there by Bouwer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonie Bouwer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bouwer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonie Bouwer!