LEGENDS 29: Contenders PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doby Burkhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Sazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burkhardt comes to the ring accompanied by Smokestack Lighting - Howlin' Wolf. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Burkhardt
vs
Sazuki

188 cm
22
151 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

178 cm
19
152 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doby Burkhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Sazuki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sazuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burkhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Burkhardt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sazuki defends it nicely.
Sazuki swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sazuki misses the target.
Sazuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Sazuki throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sazuki.
Sazuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sazuki tries a head kick but it misses.

Sazuki has closed the distance and engaged Burkhardt in a clinch.
Sazuki lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sazuki obliges.
Burkhardt is breathing heavily.
Sazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sazuki obliges.
Sazuki landing knees to the head.
Sazuki with a knee to the head.
Sazuki working Burkhardt over with knees to the body.
Burkhardt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Sazuki.
Knees to the body from Sazuki.
A knee to the head by Sazuki.
Sazuki can't get the takedown.
Sazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sazuki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burkhardt's defenses.
Sazuki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sazuki with a knee to the head.
Burkhardt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sazuki working Burkhardt over with knees to the body.
Sazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Burkhardt won't want to take too many of those.
Sazuki connects with a knee to the head.
Sazuki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sazuki landing knees to the body.
Sazuki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sazuki connects with a knee to the head.
Sazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Burkhardt won't want to take too many of those.
Sazuki goes for a takedown attempt but Burkhardt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burkhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sazuki.
Burkhardt swinging wilding here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sazuki.
Burkhardt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Burkhardt or perhaps it was just good defense by Sazuki which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doby Burkhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Sazuki.
Sazuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Sazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burkhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenta Sazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki falls off balance throwing a combination

and Burkhardt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sazuki is trying to maintain the position but Burkhardt is very close to passing his half guard.
Sazuki wants to get back to his feet.
Burkhardt is thwarting Sazuki's attempts to control the position.
Sazuki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sazuki working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkhardt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sazuki on the ground.

Sazuki wriggles free and stands up.
Sazuki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sazuki.
Sazuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burkhardt.
Burkhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sazuki backs up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burkhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sazuki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Sazuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Burkhardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sazuki tries to avoid it but Burkhardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sazuki to the ground. Sazuki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by Sazuki.
Sazuki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burkhardt counters with a two punch combo.
Burkhardt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sazuki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burkhardt's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Sazuki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sazuki. That's going to slow Burkhardt down.
Sazuki pushes Burkhardt away with a front kick.

Sazuki clinches up against the ropes.
Sazuki scores a nice knee to the body.

Sazuki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sazuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burkhardt's guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sazuki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burkhardt gets his way!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burkhardt doesn't have the hooks in and Sazuki manages to turn into his guard.

Burkhardt is working an open guard so Sazuki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sazuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sazuki throws a head kick but Burkhardt moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sazuki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Burkhardt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sazuki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Sazuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burkhardt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burkhardt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sazuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sazuki looking to control.
Sazuki wants to sweep here but Burkhardt controlling him for the moment.
Burkhardt looking to sit in guard and control but Sazuki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sazuki passes Burkhardt's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkhardt is trying to maintain the position but Sazuki is very close to passing his half guard.

Sazuki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burkhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sazuki.
Burkhardt trying to hold on to Sazuki's head to control him but Sazuki postures up.

Sazuki stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Burkhardt to get to his feet.

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.
Burkhardt wants to clinch up but Sazuki keeps it at a distance.
Burkhardt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sazuki fails with the takedown
and Burkhardt counters with a straight right hand.

Burkhardt gets caught flat footed, as Sazuki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sazuki wants to control from the top but Burkhardt keeps moving.
Burkhardt wants to stand but Sazuki is controlling the position.
Burkhardt keeping moving, preventing Sazuki from controlling successfully.
Burkhardt has a closed guard, preventing Sazuki from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Sazuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Burkhardt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sazuki can pounce on him.
Sazuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burkhardt manages to avoid it.
Sazuki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sazuki slaps away a takedown attempt from Burkhardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sazuki throws a combination that misses
and Burkhardt counters with a three punch combo that has Sazuki backing up. Sazuki nods at Burkhardt to acknowledge the strikes.
Burkhardt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sazuki.
Sazuki throws a leg kick which misses Burkhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Burkhardt tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sazuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burkhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sazuki throws a combination that misses

and Burkhardt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sazuki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burkhardt is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sazuki trying to control the position.
Sazuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burkhardt manages to get himself to full 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.
Sazuki lands a couple of elbows.
Burkhardt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burkhardt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burkhardt keeping full guard, as Sazuki tries to pass.
Sazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Burkhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sazuki advances position into side control!

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.
Sazuki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burkhardt dodges the ground and pound from Sazuki.

Sazuki stands up and beckons Burkhardt to his feet.
Burkhardt shoots for a double leg takedown but Sazuki sprawls well. He's pushed Burkhardt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sazuki throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Burkhardt counter with a right hand.
Sazuki misses with the combination.
Burkhardt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sazuki can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki tries to clinch up.
Sazuki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burkhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sazuki throws out the jab.
Burkhardt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sazuki pinned against the cage. Sazuki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doby Burkhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sazuki moves into the clinch.
Sazuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burkhardt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sazuki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sazuki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burkhardt's defenses.
Sazuki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burkhardt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sazuki trying to land knees to the body.
Sazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burkhardt is defending well for now.
Burkhardt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knees to the body from Sazuki.

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.
Burkhardt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sazuki lands a knee to the body.
Burkhardt fails to pull guard.
Sazuki working Burkhardt over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sazuki.
Sazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burkhardt is defending well for now.
Kenta Sazuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sazuki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burkhardt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burkhardt is defending well for now.
Sazuki scores with a knee to the head.
Sazuki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burkhardt's face.
Sazuki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burkhardt wants a takedown but no success here.
Doby Burkhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sazuki obliges.
Sazuki connects with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenta Sazuki.
Well Sazuki 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Sazuki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Zajebiewas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik comes to the ring accompanied by Rocky Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Malik
vs
Zajebiewas

195 cm
21
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Zajebiewas!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zajebiewas fails in his attempt to clinch.

Malik lands a left and a right that send Zajebiewas crashing to the mat, dazed. Malik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Zajebiewas has managed to clinch.
Zajebiewas tries to break free but Malik pushes him back against the ropes.
Malik tries to break free but Zajebiewas pushes him back against the ropes.
Malik has had enough of the clinch but Zajebiewas keeps him there for the moment.
Malik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malik wants to get back to striking at distance but Zajebiewas won't allow it.
Malik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zajebiewas's efforts to push away.
Malik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zajebiewas wants to break free but Malik has control.
Zajebiewas looks gassed!

Malik breaks the clinch.

Malik has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malik is trying to force a seperation but Zajebiewas has the dominant position.
Malik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zajebiewas stalling in the clinch but Malik improves position.
Malik working hard to break the clinch.
Zajebiewas prevents Malik from breaking the clinch.
Zajebiewas misses with the head strike.
Zajebiewas looking to slow down the pace here.

Malik manages to break the clinch.
Zajebiewas fails with an attempt to clinch.

Malik moves into range and clinches up with Zajebiewas.

Malik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malik lands a left and a right that send Zajebiewas crashing to the mat, dazed. Malik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zajebiewas loses concentration momentarily and Malik pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Zajebiewas crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Malik finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Malik!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between JL Salac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liger Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Salac
vs
Yu

169 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JL Salac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liger Yu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu throws a right hand that Salac ducks under and follows up with a left that Salac also avoids with ease.
Yu tries to clinch but Salac moves out of range.
Yu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yu throws the kick towards the body but Salac avoids it.
Salac takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Salac swats away the attempt to clinch by Yu.

Yu gets caught flat footed, as Salac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salac postures up in Yu's guard and throws a big left but Yu blocks it.

Salac stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick misses from Yu.

Yu gets caught flat footed, as Salac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salac trying to control the position from guard on top but Yu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salac is really struggling to control Yu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Salac wants to pass the guard but Yu is keeping the position.
Salac controls from within 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.
Yu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Salac passes Yu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yu is looking to improve his position.

Salac is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Yu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salac is breathing heavily.
Salac stops Yu from getting 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.

Salac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yu sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu wants to get back to full guard but Salac has passed into side control.

Salac has control of Yu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Salac tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yu wants to control but Salac is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salac throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yu because Salac loaded up on that one.

Salac stands up from mount. Strange move.
Salac shoots in for a takedown but Yu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Yu.
Yu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salac tries for a takedown but Yu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yu lands a high kick!

It looks like JL Salac has been cut.
Salac dodges the punch combination from Yu.
Yu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Salac if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liger Yu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JL Salac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Yu throws a jab but it's blocked by Salac.
A head kick by Yu misses

and Salac counters by clinching up.
Yu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Salac has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yu uses from the top position.

Salac looking for a guillotine here but Yu defends easily.
Yu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salac has a closed guard, preventing Yu from standing up.

Yu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salac has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yu has managed to get both his arms back between Salac's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yu throwing strikes from guard but Salac blocks nicely.
Salac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu thows a big elbow that misses.
Yu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salac trying to keep a closed guard but Yu is proving a slippery customer.
Yu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yu is one step ahead there.
Yu wanted to stand there but Salac had control of the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yu wants to clinch but Salac slips to the side

and Salac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yu is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salac wants to stand up but Yu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Salac trying to mount his opponent but Yu defends it.
Salac prevents Yu from improving his position.
Salac stops Yu from getting back to his feet.
Salac wants to pass to mount but Yu is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salac perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yu is looking to clinch.
Yu misses with a series of wild punches.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Yu does no damage.
Liger Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Yu blocks the leg kick.
Yu tries a head kick but it misses.
Yu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.

Salac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Salac has an Americana. Yu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Salac is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Salac hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). JL Salac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Goddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norifumi Yakatori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakatori has chosen I Like Big Butts as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Goddell
vs
Yakatori

183 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Goddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norifumi Yakatori!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakatori throws the kick towards the body but Goddell avoids it.
Yakatori fails with the takedown.
Yakatori lands a head shot.
Goddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yakatori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakatori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goddell as he avoids it easily.
Yakatori misses with a head kick.
Yakatori looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forrest Goddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norifumi Yakatori.
Yakatori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakatori connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakatori fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goddell lands a nice hook to Yakatori's body. Yakatori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakatori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goddell misses with the combination.
Yakatori tries to clinch there but Goddell circles away.
Goddell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yakatori misses with a body shot
letting Goddell counter with a right hand.
Yakatori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yakatori looks gassed!
Goddell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Yakatori has Goddell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yakatori is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goddell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yakatori tries to score a body lock takedown but Goddell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Goddell avoiding damage as Yakatori throws knees to the body.
Goddell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yakatori tries to land knees in the clinch but Goddell avoids the damage to the body.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yakatori.
Goddell lands a slapping body shot.
Yakatori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yakatori misses with a hook to the body
and Goddell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Goddell there.
Goddell throws a shot to the body.
Yakatori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yakatori takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goddell scores with a punch to the head.
Goddell lands a with a good body shot.
Goddell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goddell lands a with a good body shot.
Goddell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddell cracks a nice hook into Yakatori's ribs.
Yakatori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goddell lands with a shot to the body.
Goddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goddell scores with a body shot.
Goddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to de liver by Goddell. Beautiful body shot.
Yakatori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goddell works Yakatori's body with a nice hook.
Goddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Goddell lands a slapping body shot.
Goddell lands a two punch combo.
Goddell throws a right and a left that Yakatori avoids nicely.
Goddell lands a really nice looking cross but Yakatori seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakatori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yakatori has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yakatori wants to clinch.
Goddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goddell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Goddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakatori was well out of range. Poor timing from Goddell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goddell connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Goddell catches Yakatori right on the button with a cross.
Goddell lands with a shot to the body.
Yakatori drops his hands momentarily and Goddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Goddell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Good standup being displayed there by Goddell as he connects with a hook.
Goddell avoids a kick to the body.
Goddell lands a body shot.
Yakatori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yakatori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goddell counters with a right hand to the body.
Goddell looks to land a combination. Yakatori sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yakatori is defended easily by Goddell.
Yakatori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Goddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakatori.
Yakatori is breathing heavily.
Yakatori misses with a hook.
Yakatori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goddell scores with a three punch combo!
Yakatori is trying desperately to land a takedown but Goddell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yakatori.
Goddell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yakatori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goddell lands a right hook to the body.
Goddell lands a body shot.
Goddell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yakatori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yakatori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goddell stalks Yakatori and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yakatori's face. Yakatori staggers backwards, shaken.
Goddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Forrest Goddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goddell connects with a body shot.
Goddell digs a good hook to Yakatori's body.
Yakatori takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goddell stuns Yakatori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goddell.
Goddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Goddell duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goddell lands a with a good body shot.
Goddell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goddell stalks Yakatori and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yakatori's face. Yakatori staggers backwards, shaken.
Goddell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yakatori doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Goddell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goddell.
Danga de danga de dang - Goddell scores with a four punch combination!
Goddell is looking to wear down Yakatori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goddell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goddell throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddell stuns Yakatori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goddell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goddell lands a slapping body shot.
Goddell jabs at Yakatori's body.
Goddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yakatori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yakatori walks into a stiff left hand from Goddell.
Goddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goddell digs a good hook to Yakatori's body.
Yakatori has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goddell is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakatori moves forwards but Goddell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yakatori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goddell connects with a looping right hand.
Yakatori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goddell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goddell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goddell lands with a shot to the body.
Goddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Yakatori misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Goddell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yakatori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yakatori fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yakatori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goddell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakatori can do to turn this around?
Yakatori throws a sloppy head kick and Goddell moves out of range easily.
Yakatori lands a head kick!
Goddell thuds a left hand into Yakatori's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakatori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goddell lands a slapping body shot.
Yakatori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yakatori backs up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goddell scores with a jab to the head.
Goddell works Yakatori's body with a nice hook.
Goddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yakatori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Goddell lands with a shot to the body.
Norifumi Yakatori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakatori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goddell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Goddell.
Goddell lands with a shot to the body.
Goddell jabs at Yakatori's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goddell connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Goddell.
Goddell punishes Yakatori's body with a nice straight punch.
Goddell digs a good hook to Yakatori's body.
A right-left combo lands from Goddell.
Goddell throws a combination. Yakatori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goddell thuds a left hand into Yakatori's body.
Goddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goddell throws a wild body kick that Yakatori sees coming a mile off.
Goddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Goddell.
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!
Yakatori fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goddell.
Goddell scores with a hook to the body. Yakatori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goddell throws a shot to the body.
Yakatori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yakatori backs up against the ropes.
Goddell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goddell scores with a jab to the body.
Goddell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goddell cracks a nice hook into Yakatori's ribs.
Goddell lands a nice hook to Yakatori's body. Yakatori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goddell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goddell stuns Yakatori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forrest Goddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakatori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goddell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yakatori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goddell lands with a nice body punch.
Goddell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yakatori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yakatori throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goddell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norifumi Yakatori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goddell digs a good hook to Yakatori's body.
Norifumi Yakatori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Goddell misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goddell lands with a right hand.
Yakatori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Goddell lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Goddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goddell, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Goddell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeya Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Flores
vs
Maeda

192 cm
25
263 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

197 cm
24
237 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeya Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Flores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flores slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gabriel Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Gabriel Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeya Maeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores lands a head kick. Maeda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Takeya Maeda has been cut.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda throws a body punch but Flores moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda looks for a takedown but Flores sprawls well.
Flores misses with a series of wild punches.
Flores connects with a crisp jab.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flores scoring well with a low kick there.
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
Maeda dives in and grabs Flores's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flores pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gabriel Flores is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda blocks a head kick by Flores.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Flores misses with a body shot

and Maeda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maeda.
Maeda trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Flores gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to keep a closed guard but Flores is proving a slippery customer.
Flores trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Flores trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Maeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flores trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flores's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flores throws a low kick, looking for Maeda's leg but Maeda calmly moves out of range.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Flores.
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Flores throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Flores dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeya Maeda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Flores leaves Maeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maeda tries to clinch but Flores is having none of it.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flores slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flores throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maeda slips under a jab from Flores.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Flores.
Maeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Flores falls off balance throwing a combination

and Maeda counters with a shoot takedown. Flores fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Flores is looking to stand up but Maeda isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Flores keeps moving.
Maeda is stalling in the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flores fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Maeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flores is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Flores dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeya Maeda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Flores misses with a body punch

and Maeda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flores's guard.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Flores keeps moving.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Flores is keeping the position.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores looking for a sweep. Not yet Flores, not yet.
Maeda won't allow Flores to get back to his feet.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flores is keeping the position for now.
Flores is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maeda is controlling him.

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.
Maeda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maeda has a takedown stuffed.
Flores stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores falls off balance throwing a combination

and Maeda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Flores is trying to stand.
Maeda trying to mount his opponent but Flores defends it.
Maeda stops Flores from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores is trying to get back to full guard.
Flores is trying to stand up here but Maeda is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda is pressing down on Flores's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flores is holding on for now.
Takeya Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Flores is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maeda prevents Flores from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeya Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flores has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Flores!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ghenki Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Quixote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sudo
vs
Quixote

175 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ghenki Sudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Quixote!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quixote doesn't manage to clinch there - Sudo circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sudo.
Quixote can't do much from the bottom here.
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.

Sudo tries for a kimura but Quixote is defending well.
Quixote is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Sudo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Quixote is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sudo working away.
Quixote wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Quixote stops Sudo from passing to mount.

Sudo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Quixote is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sudo yanks on the arm and Quixote is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sudo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ghenki Sudo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Hokkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Palhares
vs
Hokkanen

194 cm
21
214 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luiz Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olli Hokkanen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palhares.

Palhares scores with a takedown into Hokkanen's guard.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Hokkanen keeps moving.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Hokkanen keeps moving.
Hokkanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palhares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palhares pushing down on Hokkanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares prevents Hokkanen from standing back up.
Palhares uses his free foot to push down on Hokkanen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hokkanen.
Hokkanen is trying to stand up.

Palhares looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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.
Palhares controlling his opponent.
Palhares thowing shots but they're missing.
Palhares controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hokkanen tries to hold on but Palhares postures up.

Palhares is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hokkanen has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Palhares looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hokkanen is squirming around, avoiding Palhares's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Palhares dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Hokkanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palhares.
Hokkanen misses with a double jab.
Palhares fails to land the takedown.
Palhares slips a jab and a cross from Hokkanen.
Hokkanen shoots and misses

so Palhares counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hokkanen wants to stand but Palhares is controlling the position.
Palhares throwing strikes from guard but Hokkanen blocks nicely.
Hokkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares forces his way into half guard.
Hokkanen is breathing heavily.
Palhares looks to land a strike but Hokkanen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Palhares stands and throws Hokkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Palhares happy to just control the position for now.
Hokkanen stops Palhares from passing to mount.

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.

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

Palhares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Hokkanen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Palhares.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Hokkanen keeps moving.
Hokkanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palhares is controlling him.

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.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hokkanen is keeping the position for now.
Hokkanen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Palhares dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Palhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hokkanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hokkanen takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Hokkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Hokkanen loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.

Palhares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Palhares works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hokkanen is squirming around, avoiding Palhares's attempts to control the action.

Palhares has isolated one of Hokkanen's arms. Hokkanen looking to fight him off but Palhares twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kindbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanaka Masatoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kindbom comes to the ring accompanied by landet i norr. Masatoshi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: [No.666]. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kindbom
vs
Masatoshi

183 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 8 - 2

181 cm
20
172 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 4 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Kindbom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tanaka Masatoshi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masatoshi misses with a double jab.
Masatoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Masatoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kindbom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masatoshi - the referee stops the clock and Kindbom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masatoshi. Kindbom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kindbom shoots for a takedown but Masatoshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masatoshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masatoshi.
Kindbom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masatoshi is fending him off so far but Kindbom persists. Nope, Masatoshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Kindbom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masatoshi.
Kindbom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masatoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kindbom blocks a head kick by Masatoshi.

Masatoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Masatoshi is trying to drag Kindbom to the mat but Kindbom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kindbom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kindbom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindbom looking for a takedown.
Masatoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kindbom pulls his leg out and moves away.
A left and a right from Masatoshi both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kindbom circles away.
Masatoshi throws a right and a left that Kindbom avoids nicely.
Masatoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kindbom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kindbom dodges the punch combination from Masatoshi.
Kindbom tries to clinch but Masatoshi moves out of range.
Masatoshi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masatoshi throws a series of punches but Kindbom avoids them all with ease.
Masatoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masatoshi closes the distance but Kindbom moves to the side
and Kindbom counters with a three punch combo that has Masatoshi backing up. Masatoshi nods at Kindbom to acknowledge the strikes.

Masatoshi rushes Kindbom and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Masatoshi pulls Kindbom into guard.
Kindbom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masatoshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindbom looking to pass the guard.
Masatoshi wants to stand and escape but Kindbom is having none of it.
Masatoshi trying to keep a closed guard but Kindbom is proving a slippery customer.
Kindbom tries to free his leg and advance position but Masatoshi is retaining full guard.
Kindbom throwing strikes from guard but Masatoshi blocks nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kindbom tries to keep at a distance but Masatoshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kindbom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kindbom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masatoshi looks gassed!
Masatoshi has Kindbom pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kindbom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masatoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masatoshi tries to pull guard but Kindbom holds him up against the ropes and eventually Masatoshi drops back down to his feet.
Masatoshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masatoshi looking for a takedown.
Masatoshi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Masatoshi wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kindbom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masatoshi pushes Kindbom off looking to stand but Kindbom dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Kindbom.
Kindbom trying to control the action but Masatoshi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kindbom lands strikes from half guard.
Kindbom 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.
Kindbom is looking to take a break and control but Masatoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kindbom wants to pass the guard but Masatoshi is defending well.
Ground and pound from Kindbom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kindbom looks to land a combination but Masatoshi avoids it well.

Masatoshi clinches with his opponent.

Masatoshi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Masatoshi prevents Kindbom from improving his position.
Kindbom punching from the bottom.
Kindbom is controlling Masatoshi's trapped leg to prevent Masatoshi from advancing to side control.
Kindbom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kindbom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kindbom working for a triangle but Masatoshi defends it easily.
Masatoshi trying to control but Kindbom is working from the bottom.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindbom is trying to keep Masatoshi in close.
Masatoshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Masatoshi tries to stand but Kindbom is controlling from the bottom.
Masatoshi trying to control but Kindbom is working from the bottom.

Kindbom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kindbom being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi trying to control but Kindbom is working from the bottom.
Kindbom is looking to stand up but Masatoshi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kindbom keeping moving, preventing Masatoshi from controlling successfully.

Kindbom has his foot on Masatoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masatoshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kindbom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masatoshi is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi advances position into side control!
Kindbom is trying to improve his position.
Kindbom is not content to let Masatoshi control the position.
Kindbom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masatoshi is looking to take a break and control but Kindbom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Masatoshi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kindbom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masatoshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Kindbom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masatoshi scores with a one two! Kindbom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Masatoshi scores with a jab to the body.
Masatoshi with a jab.
A head kick misses from Masatoshi.
Masatoshi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kindbom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masatoshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tanaka Masatoshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Masatoshi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masatoshi.
Kindbom throws a series of punches but Masatoshi avoids them all with ease.

Masatoshi darts in and clinches Kindbom up against the ropes.
Kindbom presses Masatoshi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Kindbom manages to break the clinch.
Masatoshi throws a series of punches but Kindbom avoids them all with ease.
Masatoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masatoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kindbom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masatoshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kindbom backs up against the ropes.
Kindbom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kindbom counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kindbom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masatoshi as he avoids it easily.
Kindbom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masatoshi defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Masatoshi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Masatoshi lands but Kindbom takes it in his stride.
Masatoshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masatoshi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masatoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masatoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kindbom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Masatoshi darts in and clinches Kindbom up against the ropes.

Masatoshi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kindbom regains guard.
Masatoshi tries to stand but Kindbom is controlling from the bottom.
Masatoshi won't allow Kindbom to sweep him here.
Masatoshi trying to control but Kindbom is working from the bottom.
Kindbom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masatoshi!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kindbom trying to control but Masatoshi is having none of it.
Kindbom is really struggling to control Masatoshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Kindbom looking to secure an arm triangle but Masatoshi defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindbom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masatoshi looks a forlorn figure.
Kindbom raining down shots from the mount!

Masatoshi has left one of his arms exposed and Kindbom doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Masatoshi screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Kindbom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale's entrance music is Ignorant Shit . A fine choice. Cox has chosen You Gotta Die For Your Government as his entrance music. Roberto Drysdale could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Cox's chin.

Drysdale
vs
Cox

200 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Cox!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale fails in his attempt to clinch.

Drysdale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Drysdale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
Drysdale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Drysdale prevents Cox from standing back up.

Drysdale seems to be looking for submissions.

Drysdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Cox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cox trying to hold on to Drysdale's head to control him but Drysdale postures up.
Drysdale is pressing down on Cox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cox is holding on for now.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drysdale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cox is just riding it out for now. Drysdale eventually gives up the hold.
Cox tries to kick Drysdale off but Drysdale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Drysdale seems to be working for a kimura but Cox defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cox pushes Drysdale off looking to stand but Drysdale dives back in and keeps control.

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

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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drysdale prevents Cox from standing back up.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.

Drysdale in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cox tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Drysdale!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Drysdale!