WEC 11: Stripped PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ashton bulges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bulges comes to the cage accompanied by Guns gon blow. ashton bulges looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

bulges
vs
Long

185 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
23
235 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ashton bulges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miles Long!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Long takes the fight into the clinch.
Long crunches a lovely knee into bulges's ribcage.
bulges drops down looking for an ankle pick but Long pulls his leg out and moves away.
Long wants to clinch.

Long rushes bulges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Long.
bulges is breathing heavily.

Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Long closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long just leaning against bulges, taking a breather.
Long misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bulges.
Long lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Long breaks the clinch.

Long instigates a clinch.

Long manages to break the clinch.
Long lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like ashton bulges has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Long has cracked bulges with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Long lands another huge swinging hook and bulges tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save bulges, before Long can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miles Long!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tautoru Tui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Illianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Illianenko has chosen Only God Can Judge Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tui
vs
Illianenko

162 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tautoru Tui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Illianenko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Tui with that takedown attempt.
Tui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tui fails with a takedown attempt.
Tui shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Illianenko pinned against the cage. Illianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tautoru Tui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tui moves out of range as Illianenko throws a body kick.
Illianenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Illianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tui manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tui keeping full guard, as Illianenko tries to pass.
Tui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Tui had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Illianenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tui Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Illianenko's back instead.
Illianenko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Illianenko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tui tries to get the hooks in deep but Illianenko pushed the leg off.
Illianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tui's guard. Nice work there by Illianenko.

Illianenko 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Illianenko scores with a one two! Tui had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Illianenko drives through and clinches with Tui against the cage.
Tui tries to pull guard but Illianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Tui drops back down to his feet.
Illianenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Tautoru Tui has been cut.
Illianenko throws an elbow that misses.
Tui blocks an elbow strike.
Tui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Illianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tui is breathing heavily.
Illianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Illianenko works over Tui's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Illianenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Illianenko rushes Tui and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Illianenko gets the takedown into side control.
Illianenko lands a nice forearm strike.

Illianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tui, who protects the arm well.
Tui tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Illianenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tui tries to get out of the position.

Illianenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Illianenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Illianenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ground and pound from Illianenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Illianenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tui tries to buck Illianenko off but Illianenko is having none of it.
Illianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Illianenko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tui down.

Illianenko has hold of Tui's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tui seems comfortable defending it but Illianenko has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tui is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tui is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Illianenko couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Illianenko!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and david tho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ono might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MMA Entrance Theme - Anderson Silva. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ono
vs
tho

174 cm
22
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akihiro Ono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, david tho!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono keeps tho at a distance using the push kick.
tho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
tho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
tho blocks a head kick by Ono.
tho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ono sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten tho somewhat.

tho gets the takedown into side control.
Ono is pushing tho's head away, looking to escape. tho manages to hold on to the position though.
tho trying to control the position but Ono is working away.
tho scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono is looking to work his way out of this bad position but tho is controlling him well.
tho scores with a couple of short elbows.
tho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ono is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
tho trying to control the action but Ono is working from the bottom.
tho lands with a punch from half guard.
tho passes to side control.
tho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
tho advances nicely into full mount.
Ono is looking to improve his position but tho isn't that keen on the idea.
tho wants to control the pace but Ono is squirming around nicely.
tho looks gassed!
tho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
tho controlling the position easily from mount.
Ono is in all sorts of trouble here.
tho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
tho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
tho misses with some ground and pound and Ono recovers position to half guard.
Ono is trying to control but can't.
Ono keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ono throws a head kick that tho semi-blocks.
tho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ono lands with a kick to the temple. tho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ono connects with a high kick.
Ono lands a head kick. tho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

tho takes a kick to the side of the head.
tho throws a series of punches but Ono avoids them all with ease.
tho wants to clinch.
tho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ono throws a head kick but tho moves out of range.
tho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ono sprawls well. Ono wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. tho gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono throws a head kick that half lands.
Ono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
tho is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono's corner calls for a 1-2. Ono obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
tho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ono feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to tho's calf.
Ono tries a head kick but it misses.
Ono lands a head kick!
tho blocks a head kick by Ono.
Ono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ono goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ono scores with a head kick.
Ono misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ono.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono lands with a kick to the temple. tho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ono throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ono throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
david tho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ono goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ono throws a quick head kick that skims the top of tho's head.
tho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ono can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Ono. That snapped tho's head back.
Ono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ono lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ono connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between tho's hands.
Ono connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a head kick.
david tho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ono throws a head kick that misses.
Ono throws a head kick that tho semi-blocks.
Ono scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and tho moves out of range easily.
tho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ono lands a high kick!
Ono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ono throws a head kick but tho moves out of range.
Ono plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ono throws a head kick but tho moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ono shoots in but tho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
tho tries to move into range but Ono moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
tho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ono throws a head kick that tho semi-blocks.
Ono throws a head kick that misses.
Ono plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ono connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihiro Ono dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ono avoids a punch combination nicely.
tho with a poor takedown

and Ono counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ono wants to control from the top but tho keeps moving.
Ono is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
tho will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Ono stands and steps away. tho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ono lands a high kick!
tho takes a kick to the side of the head.
tho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ono throws a head kick that misses.
Akihiro Ono is winning the standup battle so far.
Ono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
tho doesn't manage to clinch there - Ono circles away.
Ono lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ono throws a head kick but tho moves out of range.
Ono lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
tho wants to clinch up but Ono keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ono.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and tho moves out of range easily.
Ono throws a sloppy head kick and tho moves out of range easily.

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.
tho blocks a head kick by Ono.
Ono throws a head kick that tho semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Ono.
Ono lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
tho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ono counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. tho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ono throws a head kick but tho moves out of range.
Ono throws a quick head kick that skims the top of tho's head.
Ono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
tho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ono lands a head kick. tho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
tho fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akihiro Ono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of david tho.
Ono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ono throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ono darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ono working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
tho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ono 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.
Ono wants to control from the top but tho keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Ono decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick from Ono lands but tho takes it in his stride.
Ono lands with a kick to the temple. tho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
Akihiro Ono showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ono 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihiro Ono!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alice In Chains- Them Bones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Henderson
vs
Wilson

180 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Henderson misses.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Wilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henderson's head.

Wilson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henderson's guard.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson stops Henderson from standing up.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.

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

Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henderson is trying to stand.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson is taking a breather. Henderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson prevents Henderson from standing back up.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Wilson is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Wilson prevents Henderson from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Henderson catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Wilson.
Henderson is trying to break free.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson working Henderson over with knees to the body.
Wilson with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Wilson.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Wilson digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Wilson.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.

Wilson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wilson manages to end up in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Wilson working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson scores with a couple of short elbows.

Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henderson is not content to let Wilson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henderson misses with a looping right.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wilson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Henderson misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good shot there by Henderson.
Henderson throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson stops Henderson from standing up.
Wilson won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Wilson gets a clinch.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.
Wilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson landing knees to the body.

Wilson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.

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

Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.

Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henderson wants to stand but Wilson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson tries to strike from the bottom.

Wilson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Henderson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wilson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Henderson's back instead.
Wilson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henderson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Wilson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Even with his hooks in, Wilson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Henderson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Henderson tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wilson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wilson lands a big elbow.
Wilson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Henderson hang on?
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wilson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a big elbow.

Wilson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!
Henderson tries to buck Wilson off but he can't manage it.
Wilson working Henderson over with strikes here.
Wilson landing shots from mount.
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Wilson landing strikes from the mount.
Lee Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.

Wilson is working for a guillotine from mount but Henderson frees his head quite easily.

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.
Henderson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Henderson trying desperately to get to his feet.

Wilson looking for a guillotine from mount but Henderson is having none of it.
Lee Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Henderson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling from mount.
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
Henderson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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.
Henderson taking shots to the head.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Wilson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

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

HowGSPSaysIt
vs
Skyscraper

184 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

202 cm
22
288 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Skyscraper!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HowGSPSaysIt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Skyscraper!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
HowGSPSaysIt content just to control the position here.
Skyscraper working to try and regain half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
HowGSPSaysIt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skyscraper on the ground.
Skyscraper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skyscraper regains half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skyscraper is looking to improve his position.
Skyscraper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyscraper looking for a sweep. Not yet Skyscraper, not yet.
HowGSPSaysIt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to pass the guard but Skyscraper is keeping the position.
HowGSPSaysIt passes Skyscraper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt prevents Skyscraper from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Skyscraper is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HowGSPSaysIt slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Skyscraper manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
HowGSPSaysIt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
HowGSPSaysIt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Skyscraper working for a triangle but HowGSPSaysIt defends it easily.
HowGSPSaysIt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by HowGSPSaysIt.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
HowGSPSaysIt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skyscraper for as long as he can get away with.
Skyscraper is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks HowGSPSaysIt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. HowGSPSaysIt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Skyscraper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt tries to advance to mount but Skyscraper denies him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Skyscraper is looking for a sweep.
HowGSPSaysIt controls the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skyscraper's half guard.
Skyscraper looks gassed!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
HowGSPSaysIt prevents Skyscraper from improving his position.
HowGSPSaysIt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

HowGSPSaysIt scores a takedown into full mount!
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from the full mount.
Skyscraper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skyscraper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
HowGSPSaysIt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyscraper tries to reverse the position but HowGSPSaysIt maintains control.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the position easily from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Skyscraper misses with a hook. HowGSPSaysIt ducked under it nicely.

HowGSPSaysIt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
HowGSPSaysIt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Skyscraper is looking for a sweep.
Skyscraper is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt tries to advance to mount but Skyscraper denies him.
HowGSPSaysIt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
HowGSPSaysIt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
HowGSPSaysIt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
HowGSPSaysIt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyscraper tries to reverse the position but HowGSPSaysIt maintains control.
HowGSPSaysIt content just to control the position here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Skyscraper lands with a right hand.

Skyscraper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming HowGSPSaysIt to the mat! HowGSPSaysIt manages to get full guard.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to sweep here but Skyscraper controlling him for the moment.
HowGSPSaysIt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
HowGSPSaysIt 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now HowGSPSaysIt is on top in guard.
HowGSPSaysIt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skyscraper looking for a sweep. Not yet Skyscraper, not yet.
HowGSPSaysIt is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Skyscraper misses with a straight right.

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

Skyscraper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but HowGSPSaysIt pulls his head out easily.
HowGSPSaysIt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skyscraper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Skyscraper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skyscraper was covering up waiting for the punch and HowGSPSaysIt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Skyscraper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in guard here, content to control.
HowGSPSaysIt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

Skyscraper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
HowGSPSaysIt slips nicely into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fighters circling - Skyscraper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyscraper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. HowGSPSaysIt tries to avoid it but Skyscraper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag HowGSPSaysIt to the ground. HowGSPSaysIt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
HowGSPSaysIt throws a hook but Skyscraper avoids it easily.

HowGSPSaysIt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the action here.
Yuki Skyscraper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skyscraper is trying to get back to full guard.
HowGSPSaysIt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt prevents Skyscraper from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
HowGSPSaysIt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Skyscraper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
HowGSPSaysIt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for HowGSPSaysIt, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Chee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manly Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen Tub Thumping - Chumbawumba as his entrance music. Kim Chee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Chee
vs
Couture

150 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

213 cm
24
332 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Chee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manly Couture!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.

Chee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Couture struggling a bit here.
Couture managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chee.
Sloppy strikes there by Chee.
Chee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Chee working the head and body with strikes.
Couture tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture parries the strikes from Chee easily there. Chee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Couture to escape.
Chee in side control, throwing shots but Couture defends.
Couture can't do much from the bottom here.
Chee working the head with strikes.

It looks like Manly Couture has been cut.
Couture wants to control but Chee postures up.
Chee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chee working away.

Chee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Couture wants to control but Chee postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chee scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chee 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.
Chee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Couture to see if he's OK.

Couture is rocked!

Chee tries for a kimura but Couture is defending well.
Couture is still in real trouble! Can Chee finish him?
Chee cracks Couture with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Chee immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Couture is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Chee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Chee!
Kim Chee is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horato Muchada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muchada comes to the cage accompanied by Ordinary World. Horato Muchada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Muchada
vs
Andrews

180 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

154 RECOVERY-UCF NUTRITION
154 RECOVERY-UCF NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Horato Muchada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews slips a jab and a cross from Muchada.
Horato Muchada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews moves out of range as Muchada throws a body kick.
Andrews lands a slapping body shot.
Muchada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Muchada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Muchada doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrews circles away.
Muchada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muchada slips a straight right by Andrews.
Andrews throws a looping overhand right but Muchada ducks down to avoid it.
Muchada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrews's waist but Andrews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muchada off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muchada misses with a shot to the body
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muchada throws a combination that misses
letting Andrews counter with a right hand.
Muchada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Muchada staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Muchada misses with a leg kick.
Muchada defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand.
Andrews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muchada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muchada shoots and misses
and Andrews counters with a nice uppercut.
Muchada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andrews counters with a three punch combo that has Muchada backing up. Muchada nods at Andrews to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horato Muchada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrews.
Wayne Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muchada throws out a loose jab but Andrews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muchada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muchada throws a push kick but Andrews slaps the foot to one side.
Andrews might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Muchada misses with a jab to the body
and Andrews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchada throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
Muchada tries to clinch up
and Andrews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muchada misses with a hook to the body
and Andrews counters with a left and a right that stings Muchada.
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!
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Muchada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Muchada showed some decent athleticism there.
Muchada slows the pace down in half guard.
Muchada trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control from the bottom.
Muchada thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andrews to regain full guard.
Andrews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andrews working a defensive guard but Muchada manages to pass into side control anyway.

Andrews explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

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.
Muchada tries to land a body kick
and Andrews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muchada throws a big shot that misses.
Andrews scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid body kick from Muchada.
Andrews lands a two punch combo.
Muchada has his takedown stuffed
and Andrews counters with a two punch combo.

Muchada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muchada moves into full mount!
Muchada controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Andrews dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Andrews counter with a right hand.
Muchada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muchada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muchada throws a body kick the misses
and Andrews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horato Muchada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muchada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muchada slips under a jab from Andrews.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muchada blocks a jab.
Muchada is looking to wear down Andrews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muchada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrews throws a good cross that connects.
Andrews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muchada looks to land a body kick but Andrews moved away.
A low kick from Muchada misses
and Andrews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne Andrews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrews lands a right hook to the body.
Andrews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews blocks a head kick by Muchada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews loads up on a big right hand but Muchada slips the punch.
Andrews throws a good cross that connects.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Muchada.
Muchada throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muchada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muchada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muchada tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrews lands a glancing blow to the side of Muchada's head.
Muchada tries a head kick but it misses.
Muchada scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Andrews.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchada throws a lazy body kick
and Andrews counters with a straight right hand.
Muchada with a poor takedown
and Muchada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muchada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muchada tries to clinch but Andrews moves out of range.
Muchada misses with a takedown
and Andrews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horato Muchada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchada is looking to clinch but Andrews is avoiding it.
Andrews throws a looping overhand right but Muchada ducks down to avoid it.
Andrews connects with a crisp jab.
Andrews cracks the inside of Muchada's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looks to throw the jab but Muchada is out of range.
Muchada doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrews circles away.
Andrews scores with a three punch combo!
Andrews misses with a two punch combination.

Andrews tries to keep at a distance but Muchada has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Andrews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muchada tries to stall but Andrews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrews tries to break the clinch but Muchada is controlling the position.
Muchada has Andrews pressed against the cage, preventing Andrews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muchada tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Muchada drops back down to his feet.
Andrews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch but Muchada keeps him there for the moment.
Andrews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muchada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Muchada tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Muchada misses with a kick to the body
and Andrews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muchada with a poor takedown
and Andrews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muchada thinking.
Muchada cracks a nice hook into Andrews's ribs.
Muchada tries to move into range but Andrews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muchada throws a head kick that misses
and Andrews counters with a straight right hand.
Muchada moves forwards but Andrews connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muchada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrews.
Andrews looks to land a combination. Muchada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andrews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muchada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrews counters with a straight right hand.
Muchada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrews throws an overhand right that lands on Muchada's shoulder, as Muchada tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews loads up on a big right hand but Muchada slips the punch.

Muchada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muchada looking to control but Andrews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrews is trying desperately to improve position.

Muchada swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Andrews is now in Muchada's guard. A big mistake from Muchada there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews won't allow Muchada to sweep him here.
Andrewsis looking to pass into half guard but Muchada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Muchada is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muchada is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrews has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Muchada from controlling successfully.
Muchada tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Muchada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muchada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrews.
Muchada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muchada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muchada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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.
Andrews cracks Muchada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Muchada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Muchada from controlling successfully.
Andrews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muchada manages to get himself to full guard.
Muchada is trying to control the position but Andrews postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andrews throws the left hand but Muchada avoids the punch easily.
Muchada misses with a takedown
and Andrews counters with a left to the body.
Andrews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrews getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
Muchada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrews.
Muchada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muchada tries to clinch
and Andrews counters with a one-two to the body.
Muchada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muchada misses with a body shot
and Andrews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada moves away from the strike by Andrews.

Muchada darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Andrews is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Muchada seems content to control.
Andrews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muchada is working away from the top position though.
Andrews tries to roll over but Muchada keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muchada is trying to work for a kimura but Andrews is defending well.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews is trying to maintain the position but Muchada is very close to passing his half guard.
Muchada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrews keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Muchada fails with the takedown
enabling Andrews to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horato Muchada. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchada throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Andrews.
Muchada clinches but Andrews breaks the clinch
enabling Andrews to counter with a crisp jab.
Muchada misses with a body punch
and Andrews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muchada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrews finds it's way round the side to connect with Muchada's head.
Andrews scores with a one two! Muchada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Muchada with a poor takedown
and Andrews counters with a nice uppercut.
Muchada throws a sloppy head kick
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andrews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muchada with a poor takedown
and Andrews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muchada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muchada's hands.
Andrews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muchada doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Andrews counter with a right hand.
Andrews works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muchada throws a lazy head kick
and Andrews counters with a three punch combo that has Muchada backing up. Muchada nods at Andrews to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the body from Muchada misses
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muchada throws a lazy right hand but Andrews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andrews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andrews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muchada counters with a good low kick that Andrews was not able to check.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muchada misses with a hook. Andrews ducked under it nicely.
Muchada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andrews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada takes one on the button.
Muchada throws out a loose jab but Andrews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrews blocks a jab.
Andrews throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Muchada misses
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muchada misses with a body shot
and Andrews counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muchada misses with a takedown
and Andrews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muchada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrews connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muchada misses with a takedown attempt
and Muchada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horato Muchada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchada tries for a takedown but Andrews circles away easily
enabling Andrews to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrews scores with a nice head shot.
Andrews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Muchada 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Muchada is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Muchada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muchada fails with the takedown
and Andrews counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a series of strikes that have Muchada backpedaling.
Andrews throws an overhand right that drops Muchada like a sack of potatoes! Andrews dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Andrews!
Wayne Andrews is the new featherweight champion!