LEGENDS 28: Flashback PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kage Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Cannon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cannon
vs
Smith

196 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kage Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cannon fails to land the takedown.
Cannon wants to clinch.
Cannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith wants to clinch up but Cannon keeps it at a distance.

Smith gets a clinch.
Cannon managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cannon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Cannon tries to pass.

Cannon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cannon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cannon won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon landing with the ground and pound.
Cannon won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Cannon slips nicely into half guard.
Cannon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cannon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith trying to hold on to Cannon's head to control him but Cannon postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cannon lands a nice short elbow.
Smith tries to kick Cannon off but Cannon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cannon controlling the pace.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Cannon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith is in a horrible position here. Cannon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cannon lands a heavy elbow.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Cannon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cannon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Cannon isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Cannon's attempts to control the action.
Cannon landing punches.
Cannon landing strikes from the mount.
Cannon working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cannon working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cannon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cannon lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Cannon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cannon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cannon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Cannon drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Cannon off! Cannon jumps back into Smith's guard.
Cannon throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cannon 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.
Cannon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cannon 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.
Cannon landing some decent shots from guard.
Cannon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Cannon looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.

Cannon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cannon's head.
Cannon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cannon trying to strike off his back.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Cannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Cannon, not yet.
Smith trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith tries to stand but Cannon is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith misses with a takedown

and Cannon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Chris Cannon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Cannon connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Cannon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cannon unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Cannon landing strikes from the mount.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.

Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cannon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cannon working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Cannon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Cannon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Cannon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cannon throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Cannon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Cannon is avoiding it.
Kage Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cannon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith looking to control.
Cannon lands a couple of elbows.
Cannon trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith keeping full guard, as Cannon tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannon is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Cannon is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cannon dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Cannon is having none of it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Cannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannon shoots and misses

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Cannon is avoiding 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.
Cannon keeps the fight on the outside.
Cannon tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cannon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith wants to take a breather but Cannon is having none of it.
Cannon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cannon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cannon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!

Smith fending off the submission attempt from Cannon.
Cannon misses with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cannon's arms.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Cannon loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Smith hold on?
Cannon scores with strikes from the back.
Cannon lands punches and elbows.
Cannon is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Cannon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cannon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is striking but Smith is not phased and passes to half guard.
Cannon is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Smith wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cannon's closed guard. He's half up but Cannon has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cannon pivots and extends the arm, Smith falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cannon! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Cannon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Zaluchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Zaluchi
vs
Stuart

191 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giuseppe Zaluchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Little Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stuart.

It looks like Giuseppe Zaluchi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaluchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaluchi could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stuart swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Stuart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stuart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stuart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaluchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stuart throws a series of punches but Zaluchi moves out of range.
Stuart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Stuart does no damage.
Zaluchi shoots for a takedown but Stuart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Stuart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Stuart does no damage.
Zaluchi moves out of range as Stuart throws a body kick.
Stuart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stuart swinging wilding here.
Stuart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stuart throws a head kick but Zaluchi moves out of range.
Stuart throws a series of punches but Zaluchi avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stuart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Little Stuart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Stuart.
Stuart throws a series of punches but Zaluchi moves out of range.
Stuart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stuart misses with a low kick.
Stuart misses with a double jab.
No luck for Zaluchi with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Zaluchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuart swinging wilding here.
Stuart misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart loads up on a big right hand but Zaluchi slips the punch.

Zaluchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Zaluchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stuart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zaluchi prevents Stuart from escaping the position.
Zaluchi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Zaluchi swings around for an armbar but Stuart sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zaluchi's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaluchi has a closed guard, preventing Stuart from standing up.

Stuart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaluchi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stuart has managed to get both his arms back between Zaluchi's legs - danger averted.

Zaluchi has his foot on Stuart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stuart works his way back into a safe position though.

Zaluchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaluchi has a closed guard, preventing Stuart from standing up.

Zaluchi is looking for a triangle but Stuart pushes his legs off easily.

Zaluchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stuart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stuart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Stuart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Zaluchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stuart tries to bum rush Zaluchi with a series of wild strikes but Zaluchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stuart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaluchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuart.

Stuart gets caught flat footed, as Zaluchi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Zaluchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stuart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zaluchi has Stuart in his guard.
Stuart wanted to stand there but Zaluchi had control of the position.

Zaluchi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stuart passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaluchi is trying to work for a sweep but Stuart has mounted him!
Zaluchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaluchi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Zaluchi has gone for a leg lock! Stuart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zaluchi's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zaluchi working for a triangle but Stuart defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaluchi looking for a guillotine here but Stuart defends easily.
Stuart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zaluchi's guard.

Zaluchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zaluchi looking for subs off his back but Stuart has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stuart wants to get back to his feet.

Zaluchi looking for submissions off his back.
Zaluchi is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stuart tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zaluchi.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Stuart decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Stuart misses with a low kick as Zaluchi jumps back.
Stuart tries to bum rush Zaluchi with a series of wild strikes but Zaluchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stuart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stuart gets caught flat footed, as Zaluchi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Zaluchi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stuart dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Zaluchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Zaluchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stuart throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Stuart misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaluchi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaluchi shoots in but no luck this time.
Stuart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaluchi looks for a takedown but Stuart sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Stuart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stuart.
Stuart throws a right and a left that Zaluchi avoids nicely.
Stuart takes a swing at Zaluchi's ribcage but misses.
Stuart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaluchi.
Stuart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaluchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stuart.
Stuart throws a push kick but Zaluchi slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart misses with a wild combination.
Zaluchi shoots in for a takedown but Stuart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Zaluchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuart throws a body punch but Zaluchi moves out of range.
Zaluchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stuart.
Stuart misses with a wild combination.
Stuart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaluchi manages to avoid it.
Stuart throws a series of punches but Zaluchi avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaluchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stuart tries to avoid it but Zaluchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stuart to the ground. Stuart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stuart motions for Zaluchi to come forward. Stuart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaluchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Zaluchi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zaluchi trying to mount his opponent but Stuart defends it.

Zaluchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stuart looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Zaluchi seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Stuart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stuart 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Stuart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kim
vs
Wilson

175 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Wilson tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Wilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Kim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is not content to let Kim control the position.
Kim prevents Wilson from escaping the position.
Kim throws an elbow but Wilson slips to the side and avoids it well.

Kim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Kim drags him back down.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kim is defended easily by Wilson.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Kim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.

Kim gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Wilson has one foot on Kim's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson has managed to clinch.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilson lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment.
Kim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.

Wilson rushes Kim and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kim jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Kim around his waist. Kim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Wilson effectively controlling the action here.
Wilson lands an elbow inside.
Kim jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Kim around his waist. Kim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kim manages to pull guard.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Kim won't let him.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Wilson wants to stand but Kim is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.

Kim looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kim lands a big elbow.
Kim landing strikes from the mount and Wilson is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Kim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kim prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Kim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

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

Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim stops Wilson from standing up.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.

Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.

Kim drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Kim off! Kim jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kim wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Kim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is trying to buck Kim off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kim in side control, throwing shots but Wilson defends.
Wilson is not content to let Kim control the position.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet.
Wilson being controlled for a moment.

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

Kim shoots in and bounces Wilson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Kim isn't so interested in that idea.
Kim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Kim dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
Wilson is trying to stand.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
Kim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Wilson tries to kick Kim off but Kim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson 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.

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

Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is really struggling to control Wilson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Kim is having none of it.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kim works his way into side control.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson is trying to buck Kim off.
Kim controlling from side mount.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kim is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Kim are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Kim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson tries to escape but Kim is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is not content to let Kim control the position.
Wilson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wilson is pushing Kim's head away, looking to escape. Kim manages to hold on to the position though.

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

Wilson instigates a clinch.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kim is keeping busy.
Wade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kim manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Kim won't let him.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.

Wilson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kim!
Mikey Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kim asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kim slows the pace down.
Mikey Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilson tries to strike but it doesn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Kim!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gabriel
vs
Zulu

183 cm
21
173 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zulu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Zulu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zulu is fighting to break Gabriel's control of his arms but Gabriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabriel is on top in guard.
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabriel manages to get himself to full guard.

Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zulu is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gabriel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zulu's back instead.
Zulu controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zulu showing good submission defense here.
Gabriel is hanging on to Zulu's back as he tries to escape.

Gabriel working for a choke but Zulu is defending well.
Zulu is in bad spot here.
Zulu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gabriel's guard. Nice work there by Zulu.
Zulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zulu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gabriel is proving hard to escape from.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zulu trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Zulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gabriel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zulu counters with a head kick. That will keep Gabriel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gabriel misses with a takedown

and Zulu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gabriel!
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Gabriel tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throwing strikes here but Gabriel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zulu misses with a head shot.
Zulu unloading with bombs!

Zulu looking for a guillotine from mount but Gabriel is having none of it.
Zulu controlling his opponent.

Zulu goes for an armbar but Gabriel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gabriel.
Zulu is trying to control the position but Gabriel postures up.

Zulu looking for a guillotine here but Gabriel defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gabriel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zulu is staying active underneath Gabriel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Zulu looking for submissions off his back.

Zulu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
Gabriel wants to take a breather but Zulu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gabriel fails with the takedown

and Zulu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gabriel won't be happy with that.
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.
Gabriel is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabriel keeps working.
Gabriel parries the strikes from Zulu easily there. Zulu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gabriel to escape.
Gabriel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zulu tries to control but Gabriel wriggling away.
Zulu with good strikes from the mount here!
Zulu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabriel is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu works his way to his opponent's back.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Gabriel from escaping the position.
Zulu is trying to stick to Gabriel's back but Gabriel is turning into Zulu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zulu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gabriel.
Zulu trying to control the position.
Gabriel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gabriel tries to pass to full mount but Zulu defends it.
Zulu trying to control from the bottom.
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Gabriel has control of the leg.
Gabriel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zulu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zulu trying to control but Gabriel postures up.
Zulu is not content to let Gabriel control the position.

Zulu looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zulu looking to control.
Gabriel trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.

Zulu has his foot on Gabriel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gabriel works his way back into a safe position though.
Zulu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

Gabriel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zulu is trying to defend but Gabriel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Zulu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu won't allow Gabriel to pass to mount.

Zulu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zulu is in trouble now - Gabriel has advanced to mount!

Gabriel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zulu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zulu is trying to control Gabriel's posture but Gabriel avoids it.
Zulu tries to buck Gabriel off but Gabriel is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gabriel fails with the takedown

and Zulu counters by clinching up.
Gabriel has Zulu pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zulu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gabriel is trying to drag Zulu to the mat but Zulu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel is looking to control Zulu's arms but Zulu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gabriel has his back to the ropes.
Gabriel tries to score a body lock takedown but Zulu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zulu jumps into guard, dragging Gabriel to the mat.

Zulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaka Zulu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaka Zulu!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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