SKFC 4 Crowning The Champions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sun Tzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikaze Sazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Tzu
vs
Sazuki

189 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sun Tzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamikaze Sazuki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzu works over Sazuki's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Kamikaze Sazuki has been cut.
A shot to the body from Sazuki misses
and Tzu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tzu scores with a nice strike.
Sazuki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzu has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Tzu there.
Tzu misses with a hook. Sazuki ducked under it nicely.
Sazuki moves out of range of the leg kick from Tzu.
Sazuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sazuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

A jab-cross combination lands for Tzu and sends Sazuki crashing to the mat! Tzu follows him down to the mat - Sazuki regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Sazuki is rocked!
Sazuki wants to get back to full guard.
Sazuki is still in real trouble! Can Tzu finish him?
Tzu wants to pass to mount but Sazuki is defending the position.
Sazuki is looking to control Tzu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sazuki avoid being mounted?
Sazuki seems to have recovered his senses.

Tzu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sazuki is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sun Tzu!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rj Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Harevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim Harevich acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dias
vs
Harevich

175 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

176 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rj Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maxim Harevich!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harevich closes the distance but Dias moves to the side
and Dias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Harevich, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Harevich against the cage but Harevich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Harevich sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Harevich has Dias up against the cage in a clinch.
Harevich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harevich lands a knee to the head.
Dias tries to land knees in the clinch but Harevich avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Harevich.
Harevich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dias.
Dias tries to pull guard but Harevich won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rj Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dias wants a takedown but no success here.
Dias stalls.
Dias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harevich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dias stalls.

Harevich manages to break the clinch.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt

and Harevich moves into the clinch.

Harevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dias has closed the distance and engaged Harevich in a clinch.
Dias tries to pull guard but Harevich holds him up against the cage and eventually Dias drops back down to his feet.
Harevich is trying to force a seperation but Dias has the dominant position.
Harevich throws an elbow but it misses.
Harevich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harevich's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harevich is looking to clinch.
Harevich wants to clinch
and Dias counters with a three punch combo that has Harevich backing up. Harevich nods at Dias to acknowledge the strikes.
Harevich tries to clinch up

and Dias counters with a takedown into side control.
Harevich is trying to escape the position but Dias is controlling the position.
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!
Dias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harevich for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rj Dias wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harevich tries to clinch

and Dias counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harevich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dias stays in close to Harevich's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dias has a takedown stuffed.
Dias dives in and grabs Harevich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harevich pushes down on Dias's head and hops out.
Rj Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dias is looking to advance position but Harevich won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dias in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harevich tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dias manages to move to mount!
Dias controlling from the full 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.
Dias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dias controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harevich is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rj Dias has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dias.
Dias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harevich wants to clinch up but Dias keeps it at a distance.
Harevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dias.
Harevich throws a right and a left that Dias avoids nicely.

Dias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harevich sprawls well initially but Dias persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dias is taking a breather. Harevich 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.
Dias trying to mount his opponent but Harevich defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harevich is looking to escape.
Dias is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rj Dias wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Dias rushes Harevich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harevich or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harevich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dias.
Dias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harevich gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Dias ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dias no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dias controlling Harevich's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dias throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dias moves into range and clinches up with Harevich.
Dias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harevich walks away with a smile on his face. Dias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harevich closes the distance but Dias moves to the side

and Dias moves into the clinch.
Dias takes a shot to the head.

Dias jumps into guard, dragging Harevich to the mat.
Dias pulls Harevich in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harevich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maxim Harevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dias clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rj Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dias, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rj Dias!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Gigurda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Shinsato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shinsato's choice of entrance music: Yoshi Story. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gigurda
vs
Shinsato

200 cm
18
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
187 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Denis Gigurda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Shinsato!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gigurda clinches up with Shinsato and pushes him back against the cage.
Gigurda tries for a takedown but Shinsato manages to get underhooks.
Shinsato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shinsato presses Gigurda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shinsato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gigurda.
Gigurda is looking to control Shinsato's arms but Shinsato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gigurda has his back to the cage.
Gigurda is breathing heavily.

Shinsato breaks from the clinch.

Shinsato rushes Gigurda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Shinsato breaks the clinch.
Gigurda doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shinsato counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gigurda's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shinsato gets to his feet. Gigurda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

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

Shinsato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shinsato content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shinsato lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsato landing some decent shots from guard.
Shinsato stands up over Gigurda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Gigurda is rocked!
Shinsato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shinsato with a nice head shot there.
Shinsato landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Gigurda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shinsato works over Gigurda with some ground and pound from guard.
Shinsato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gigurda's head.
Gigurda seems to have got his legs back now.

Shinsato 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.
Shinsato cracks Gigurda with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gigurda is trying to keep Shinsato in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinsato scoring with some ground and pound.
Gigurda controls Shinsato momentarily but Shinsato frees himself.

Shinsato gets to his feet - Gigurda follows without any prompting.
Shinsato fails with an attempt to clinch.

Shinsato feints and as Gigurda raises his hands in defense, Shinsato changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gigurda trying to keep a closed guard but Shinsato is proving a slippery customer.
Shinsato wants to pass the guard but Gigurda is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shinsato gets to his feet. Gigurda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gigurda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shinsato to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gigurda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Shinsato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gigurda is on top in guard.
Shinsato wants to stand but Gigurda is controlling the position.

Shinsato pushes Gigurda off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shinsato gets a clinch.

Shinsato decides to pull guard.

Shinsato manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Shinsato feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gigurda is trying to keep Shinsato in close.
Shinsato won't allow Gigurda to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinsato working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Shinsato dominated that round.
That's time! Gigurda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gigurda looks for a takedown but Shinsato sprawls well.
Shinsato looks for the body kick but Gigurda saw that one coming.
Gigurda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shinsato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gigurda doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shinsato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gigurda won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Gigurda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shinsato decides to stand back up.

Shinsato moves into the clinch successfully.

Shinsato lands a takedown into guard.
Gigurda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shinsato advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Shinsato seems to be looking for submissions.
Gigurda is looking for a sweep. Shinsato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shinsato is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigurda misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shinsato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shinsato working the head and body with strikes.
Shinsato trying to pass the guard but Gigurda defending well.
Shinsato is thwarting Gigurda's attempts to control the position.
Shinsato working Gigurda over with strikes.

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.
Shinsato lands with a punch from half guard.
Shinsato wants to free his trapped foot but Gigurda is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Shinsato escapes and gets back to his feet.
Shinsato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shinsato shoots in for a takedown but Gigurda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denis Gigurda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gigurda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Shinsato moves into the clinch.
Gigurda tries to break free but Shinsato pushes him back against the cage.
Shinsato tries for a takedown. No joy.

Shinsato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shinsato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gigurda avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigurda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinsato.

Gigurda shoots in and gets a takedown into Shinsato's guard.
Gigurda wants to control from the top but Shinsato keeps moving.
Gigurda throws and elbow that misses. Shinsato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gigurda's guard. Nice move by Shinsato!
Gigurda has control of Shinsato's left arm, preventing Shinsato from doing any damage.
Akira Shinsato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shinsato forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigurda is trying to stand back up but Shinsato is controlling him
Shinsato throwing shots but Gigurda is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Shinsato there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shinsato connects with a nice short shot to Gigurda's temple.
Shinsato slips a nice elbow through Gigurda's hands, connecting with Gigurda's forehead.

Shinsato decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Shinsato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gigurda did well to prevent Shinsato getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gigurda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shinsato prevents Gigurda from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Shinsato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shinsato scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shinsato landing a few strikes.

Shinsato is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gigurda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shinsato throws an elbow but Gigurda slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gigurda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shinsato looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigurda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shinsato is refusing to be controlled, as Gigurda sits in half guard.

Gigurda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.
Gigurda wants to free his trapped foot but Shinsato is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Shinsato pushes Gigurda off and gets back to his feet.

Shinsato shoots in and gets a takedown into Gigurda's guard.
Gigurda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shinsato is working Gigurda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Shinsato decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gigurda wants to clinch but Shinsato slips to the side

and Shinsato counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shinsato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shinsato prevents Gigurda from improving his position.

Shinsato stands up out of the half guard.
Gigurda tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Shinsato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gigurda won't be happy with that.
Gigurda is looking to regain half guard here but Shinsato keeps moving and retains side control.
Gigurda is trying to control Shinsato's posture but Shinsato avoids it.
Shinsato blocks the strikes from Gigurda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato working the head with strikes.

Shinsato decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gigurda to his feet.

Shinsato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gigurda was covering up waiting for the punch and Shinsato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shinsato's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shinsato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gigurda looking for a guillotine here but Shinsato defends easily.
Shinsato advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Shinsato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shinsato 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Shinsato!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinobu Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shynia Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hayabusa
vs
Sakuraba

184 cm
28
193 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinobu Hayabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shynia Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayabusa lands with a nice combination. Sakuraba backs away looking to recover.
Hayabusa throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayabusa.
Hayabusa throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sakuraba to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayabusa throws a series of strikes that have Sakuraba backpedaling.

Hayabusa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Hayabusa manages to get underhooks.
Sakuraba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sakuraba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayabusa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shinobu Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shynia Sakuraba.
Sakuraba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayabusa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hayabusa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayabusa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa keeps Sakuraba at a distance using the push kick.
Shinobu Hayabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayabusa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hayabusa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hayabusa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hayabusa throws a sloppy head kick
and Sakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayabusa throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
Hayabusa works over Sakuraba's head and body with a nice combination.
Hayabusa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hayabusa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakuraba's calf.
Hayabusa throws a nice head kick!
Hayabusa misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba dodges the punch combination from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a head kick!
Hayabusa lands with a nice combination. Sakuraba backs away looking to recover.
Sakuraba throws a lazy head kick
and Hayabusa counters with a solid body kick.
A good leg kick by Hayabusa.
A head kick by Sakuraba misses
and Hayabusa counters with a slapping leg kick.

Hayabusa moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba can't get the takedown.
Hayabusa trying to control the position but instead, Sakuraba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hayabusa into the cage.

Sakuraba has clasped his hands together around Hayabusa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba working the strikes but Hayabusa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hayabusa tries to kick Sakuraba off but Sakuraba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sakuraba throws a strike but Hayabusa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.
Hayabusa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sakuraba stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hayabusa has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sakuraba manages to get his head free but now Hayabusa has transitioned to an armbar! Sakuraba grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hayabusa! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinobu Hayabusa!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Grobovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fujiwara
vs
Grobovski

180 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Grobovski!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara misses with a double jab
and Grobovski counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara wants to clinch
and Grobovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Fujiwara has closed the distance and engaged Grobovski in a clinch.
Fujiwara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grobovski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grobovski has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fujiwara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Grobovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Grobovski closes the distance and pushes Fujiwara back into the cage.

Grobovski breaks the clinch.
Fujiwara shoots and misses
and Grobovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujiwara looks to clinch
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujiwara is defended easily by Grobovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujiwara is defended easily by Grobovski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Grobovski moves into range and clinches up with Fujiwara.
Grobovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Grobovski manages to break the clinch.
Fujiwara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grobovski.

Fujiwara is rocked!
Fujiwara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grobovski.
Oh Fujiwara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Grobovski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fujiwara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grobovski is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grobovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Grobovski stands and steps away. Fujiwara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fujiwara seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujiwara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grobovski is fending him off so far but Fujiwara persists. Nope, Grobovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujiwara is breathing heavily.
Grobovski tries for a takedown but Fujiwara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fujiwara.

Grobovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fujiwara can't get the takedown.

Grobovski tightens his grip and picks Fujiwara up, before dumping him to the ground. Fujiwara manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grobovski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fujiwara is trying to keep Grobovski in close.
Grobovski is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.
Grobovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grobovski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujiwara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grobovski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Grobovski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Sergei Grobovski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fujiwara closes the distance looking to clinch

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to force a seperation but Grobovski has the dominant position.

Grobovski decides to pull guard.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Grobovski is keeping the position.
Grobovski pulls Fujiwara in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grobovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujiwara defends it easily.
Grobovski is pulling down on Fujiwara's head to control his posture.
Grobovski wants to stand and escape but Fujiwara is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Grobovski.
Grobovski is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Grobovski dominated that 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.

Fujiwara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grobovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Grobovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Grobovski is just out of range.
Grobovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujiwara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujiwara leaves Grobovski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fujiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grobovski avoids it really well and circles away.
Grobovski avoids the head kick by Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grobovski scores with a jab to the head.
Grobovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grobovski avoids it really well and circles away.
Grobovski has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujiwara slaps away a takedown attempt from Grobovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenji Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Grobovski.
Grobovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fujiwara shoots in and drives through. Grobovski sprawls well.
Fujiwara tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grobovski.
Fujiwara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grobovski just stands there and leans against the cage.

Grobovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujiwara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grobovski counters with a big head kick but Fujiwara shrugs it off.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Grobovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Fujiwara tries to keep at a distance but Grobovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fujiwara is pressed up against the cage. Grobovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fujiwara down to the mat. Fujiwara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grobovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fujiwara misses with a takedown attempt
and Grobovski counters with a two punch combo.
Grobovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujiwara as he jumps to the side.
Grobovski lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Grobovski.
Fujiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fujiwara. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fujiwara shoots for a takedown but Grobovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fujiwara tries to keep at a distance but Grobovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to break the clinch but Grobovski has him pressed against the cage.

Grobovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujiwara throws a lazy head kick

and Grobovski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grobovski stalling in the clinch.

Grobovski decides to pull guard.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Grobovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grobovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara won't allow Grobovski to get back to his feet.

Grobovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Grobovski working for a triangle but Fujiwara defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara cracks Grobovski with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Grobovski 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 cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Grobovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fujiwara defends it nicely.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grobovski.
Fujiwara shoots for a takedown but Grobovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grobovski sprawls well. Grobovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujiwara gets slowly back to his feet.

Grobovski rushes Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grobovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fujiwara smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick from Grobovski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grobovski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fujiwara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grobovski.

Grobovski drives through and clinches with Fujiwara against the cage.
Grobovski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grobovski has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fujiwara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenji Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Grobovski.
Grobovski has Fujiwara pressed against the cage, preventing Fujiwara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grobovski lands a body shot.
Grobovski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fujiwara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grobovski has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fujiwara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Grobovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Grobovski.
Grobovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujiwara.

Fujiwara tries to keep at a distance but Grobovski has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grobovski tries to land a knee to the head but Fujiwara blocks with his arms.
Grobovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fujiwara just stands there and leans against the cage.

Grobovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Grobovski finds it's way through Fujiwara's defenses.
Fujiwara with a poor takedown
and Grobovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Fujiwara. No joy for Grobovski on that attempt.
Fujiwara throws a sloppy head kick

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grobovski.
Fujiwara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grobovski walks away with a smile on his face. Fujiwara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grobovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fujiwara swivels and escapes.
Fujiwara tries to land a body kick

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Fujiwara tries for a takedown but Grobovski manages to get underhooks.

Grobovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grobovski just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara looks to clinch
and Grobovski counters with a straight right hand.
Grobovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujiwara sprawls well. He's pushed Grobovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fujiwara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grobovski is fending him off so far but Fujiwara persists. Nope, Grobovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Grobovski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grobovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grobovski.
Fujiwara wants to clinch but Grobovski slips to the side
and Grobovski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fujiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grobovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fujiwara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grobovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grobovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sergei Grobovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Grobovski moves away

and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grobovski.

Fujiwara jumps guard.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grobovski is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.
Grobovski stays in close to Fujiwara's body and controls the position.
Fujiwara trying to control the position.
Grobovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujiwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grobovski preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Grobovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grobovski 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Grobovski!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Combos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Knox
vs
Combos

169 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davey Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Combos!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combos is looking to clinch.
Combos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox tries to move into range but Combos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Combos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Combos counters with a left to the body.

Knox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Combos is trying to defend but Knox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Knox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Combos tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Knox maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Combos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Knox has cracked it and Combos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davey Knox!
Davey Knox is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khoren Abraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Crester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham comes to the cage accompanied by Derezzed - Daft Punk. Chester Crester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Abraham
vs
Crester

195 cm
20
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khoren Abraham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chester Crester!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abraham sprawls well. Abraham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crester gets slowly back to his feet.
Crester misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Abraham to counter with a crisp jab.
Abraham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Chester Crester has been cut.
Crester takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Abraham. No joy for Crester on that attempt.
Crester has a takedown stuffed.
Khoren Abraham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Crester.

Abraham lands a big uppercut and Crester crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Crester looks OK. Abraham waves Crester back to his feet!
Abraham scores with a jab to the body.
Crester looks gassed!
Abraham lands with a straight right. Crester didn't see that one coming.
Abraham throws a shot to the body.
Abraham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abraham connects with a single shot there.

Abraham sends Crester crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Abraham is motioning to the referee to let Crester up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham works Crester's body with a nice hook.

Abraham clinches up with Crester and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abraham taking a breather.
Abraham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abraham is leaning against Crester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abraham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crester backwards.
Abraham lands a left hand.

That has opened up Chester Crester's cut even more.
Abraham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Abraham scores with a knee to the head.
Abraham lands a shoulder strike.
Abraham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abraham digs a right hand underneath Crester's ribcage. Crester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abraham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Abraham for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Abraham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abraham lands an elbow that stopped Crester in his tracks for a moment.
Crester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abraham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abraham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crester will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abraham.
Abraham stuffs the takedown.
Khoren Abraham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abraham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crester. Crester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Abraham clinches.
Abraham lands a body punch.
Abraham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abraham scores a nice knee to the body.
Abraham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crester is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crester is trying desperately to land a takedown but Abraham is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crester.
Abraham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cresters head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abraham obliges.
Crester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abraham pulls his leg out and moves away.

Abraham darts in and clinches Crester up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham lands a hook that snaps the head of Crester backwards.
Abraham lands a good knee to the midsection. Crester won't want to take too many of those.
Abraham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abraham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abraham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abraham has Crester pushed against the cage.
Abraham is working Crester over against the cage.
Good body shot from Abraham.
Abraham lands a nice elbow.
Abraham digs a right hand into Crester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crester's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abraham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abraham lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abraham lands a right hook to the body.
Crester throws a poor cross that misses
letting Abraham counter with a right hand.
Abraham lands a head kick!
Crester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abraham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abraham lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Abraham. That snapped Crester's head back.
Abraham connects with a single shot there.
Abraham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khoren Abraham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Crester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Abraham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abraham wants it to stay on the feet.
Crester misses with a hook
letting Abraham counter with a right hand.
Abraham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abraham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Abraham.
Abraham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crester can do to turn this around?
Abraham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crester.
Abraham lands with an overhand left.
Khoren Abraham is winning the standup battle so far.
Crester is breathing heavily.
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!
Abraham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Abraham.
Abraham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abraham lands a really nice looking cross but Crester seems unphased.
Abraham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abraham defends it nicely.
Khoren Abraham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Crester.
Abraham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crester throws a right hand that misses
and Abraham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crester walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Abraham has knocked Crester down with a huge combo! Abraham steps away and waves a wobbly Crester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Crester is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Abraham as he connects with a hook.
Abraham digs a good body shot into Crester's ribs.
Abraham lands with a good body shot.
Crester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abraham throws out a powerful jab.
Crester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abraham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abraham lands a jab.

The cut above Chester Crester's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abraham lands a nice hook to Crester's body. Crester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abraham lands a slapping body shot.
Abraham wants to clinch up but Crester keeps it at a distance.
Abraham lands a body shot.
Abraham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Abraham lands with a cross.
Abraham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Chester Crester's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Abraham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crester takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Abraham.
Abraham lands a nice hook to Crester's body. Crester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abraham scores with a shot to the body.
Abraham tries to clinch there but Crester circles away.
Abraham cracks a nice hook into Crester's ribs.
Crester walks into a jab.
Abraham is looking to wear down Crester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Abraham.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chester Crester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khoren Abraham!
Khoren Abraham is the new heavyweight champion!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dantae Funete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cice Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cice Salace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Funete
vs
Salace

179 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dantae Funete!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cice Salace!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Funete scores with a takedown into Salace's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funete's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cice Salace!
Cice Salace is the new welterweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinaya Ako Bruaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragalamah Babbaramananah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ako Bruaa
vs
Babbaramananah

179 cm
19
188 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
188 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys Battle Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Shinaya Ako Bruaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragalamah Babbaramananah!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babbaramananah misses with a hook. Bruaa ducked under it nicely.
Bruaa throws an off balance right hand
and Babbaramananah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babbaramananah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Babbaramananah tries to work over Bruaa's front leg with a kick but Bruaa checks it.
Babbaramananah thuds a left hand into Bruaa's body.
Babbaramananah works the jab nicely.
Babbaramananah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babbaramananah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruaa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babbaramananah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruaa somewhat.
Bruaa throws a right hand that misses
and Babbaramananah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babbaramananah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babbaramananah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Babbaramananah there.

Bruaa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Babbaramananah sprawls well initially but Bruaa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Babbaramananah is trying to maintain the position but Bruaa is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bruaa is working for a kimura but Babbaramananah is defending it quite comfortably.
Bruaa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruaa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babbaramananah is not content to let Bruaa control the position.
Bruaa is pressing down on Babbaramananah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babbaramananah is holding on for now.

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.
Bruaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Babbaramananah wants to improve his position but Bruaa is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bruaa lands a nice short elbow.
Bruaa working over Babbaramananah with some ground and pound. Babbaramananah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babbaramananah is trying to maintain the position but Bruaa is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruaa with the ground and pound but Babbaramananah uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bruaa with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruaa throwing strikes but missing.
Bruaa wants to pass the guard but Babbaramananah is keeping the position.
Bruaa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babbaramananah wants to stand and escape but Bruaa is having none of it.

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.
Bruaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Babbaramananah is retaining full guard.
Bruaa throws and elbow that misses. Babbaramananah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruaa's guard. Nice move by Babbaramananah!
Bruaa 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.
Babbaramananah trying to control but Bruaa is working from the bottom.

Bruaa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Babbaramananah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bruaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Babbaramananah enables Bruaa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Babbaramananah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bruaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Babbaramananah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bruaa momentarily.
Bruaa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Babbaramananah scores with a nice head shot.
Babbaramananah thuds a left hand into Bruaa's body.
Bruaa swings widly with a right hand

and Babbaramananah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Babbaramananah wants to stall.
Babbaramananah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bruaa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babbaramananah landing knees to the head.
Babbaramananah lands a nice elbow.

Babbaramananah breaks from the clinch.
Babbaramananah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruaa under the eye.
Babbaramananah tries to bum rush Bruaa with a series of wild strikes but Bruaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babbaramananah lands a body shot.
Babbaramananah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Babbaramananah.
Babbaramananah misses with a wild combination.
Bruaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Babbaramananah is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babbaramananah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruaa misses with a jab to the body
and Babbaramananah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babbaramananah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Babbaramananah lands with a good body shot.

Babbaramananah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bruaa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruaa wants to control from the top but Babbaramananah keeps moving.
Bruaa postures up.
Bruaa chips away with some ground and pound.
Bruaa throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa lands a couple of elbows.
Bruaa slips nicely into half guard.
Babbaramananah has hold of Bruaa's hands but Bruaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bruaa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bruaa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruaa prevents Babbaramananah from improving his position.
Bruaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babbaramananah keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bruaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Babbaramananah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bruaa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Babbaramananah is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruaa wants to free his trapped foot but Babbaramananah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shinaya Ako Bruaa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bruaa dives in and grabs Babbaramananah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babbaramananah pushes down on Bruaa's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Babbaramananah.
A slow jab from Babbaramananah misses its intended target.
Babbaramananah staying out of range there.
Bruaa swings widly with a right hand
and Babbaramananah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babbaramananah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruaa misses with a combination
and Babbaramananah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruaa moves forwards but Babbaramananah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babbaramananah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bruaa misses with a combination
letting Babbaramananah counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragalamah Babbaramananah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bruaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Babbaramananah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragalamah Babbaramananah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Babbaramananah.
Babbaramananah misses with a left hand

and Bruaa counters with a takedown into side control.
Bruaa is looking to take a break and control but Babbaramananah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babbaramananah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bruaa working away.
Babbaramananah avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bruaa.
Babbaramananah tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bruaa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babbaramananah tries to hold on but Bruaa pushes him away.
Bruaa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bruaa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bruaa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bruaa cracks Babbaramananah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bruaa lands a heavy elbow.

Babbaramananah is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babbaramananah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Babbaramananah is still in real trouble! Can Bruaa finish him?
Babbaramananah tries to reverse the position but Bruaa maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa controlling from the full mount.
Babbaramananah seems to have recovered his senses.
Bruaa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Babbaramananah can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bruaa looking to finish Babbaramananah with some ground and pound. This is bad for Babbaramananah!
Babbaramananah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bruaa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bruaa lands a big elbow.
A big strike lands for Bruaa! That's really hurt Babbaramananah and he's turned his back - Bruaa keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bruaa jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinaya Ako Bruaa!
Shinaya Ako Bruaa is the new middleweight champion!

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