SMMA 34 - Rapid Fire GP R3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hawk has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hawk
vs
Slice

200 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
232 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a poor cross that misses

and Hawk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slice looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hawk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slice can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawk working Slice over with strikes.
Hawk is trying to control. Slice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hawk has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Slice defend it? Hawk steps over the head and cranks it - Slice is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hawk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Hawk!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Wiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (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.

Wiles
vs
Ferguson

185 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
21
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Wiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiles misses with a double jab

and Ferguson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wiles's guard now.

Wiles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Ferguson stands up over Wiles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson stands up over Wiles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Ferguson stands up from Wiles's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Ferguson rushes Wiles and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wiles takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Max Wiles has been cut.
Wiles lands a nice uppercut.
Ferguson lands a body shot.

Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Wiles fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiles.
Wiles misses with a combination

and Ferguson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wiles tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wiles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wiles up against the cage.
Wiles misses with a punch to the body.

Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Wiles throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wiles struggling a bit here.
Wiles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ferguson working the head with strikes.
Ferguson lands an elbow.
Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wiles to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson working the ground and pound from side control.
Wiles takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wiles regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiles is trying to stand up here but Ferguson is controlling him well.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferguson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wiles is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferguson with shots to the head and body - Wiles looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ferguson working the ground and pound effectively.
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Wiles to control.
Ferguson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ferguson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Wiles that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ferguson landing shots from mount.
Wiles tries to hold on but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson unloading with bombs!
Wiles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wiles is breathing heavily.
Ferguson 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is taking a breather. Wiles 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.
Wiles tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Wiles's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiles as he avoids it easily.
Wiles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wiles misses with a lunging right hand

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferguson is working Wiles over against the cage.

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

Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wiles did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.
Ferguson lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wiles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferguson wants to take a breather but Wiles is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson stalling.
Let's hope that Ferguson 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.
Wiles taking some punishment here, with Ferguson in his half guard.
Wiles tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Wiles won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
Wiles trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferguson lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ferguson seems content to control.
Ferguson lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to take a breather but Wiles is having none of it.
Ferguson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ferguson is nestled in close to Wiles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferguson drops an elbow to the side of Wiles's head.
Wiles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wiles keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wiles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferguson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiles's head.
Ferguson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferguson working the head and body with strikes.
Wiles is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferguson working the head with strikes.
Ferguson scoring with punches from side control.
Wiles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferguson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferguson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wiles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wiles taking a bit of punishment here - Ferguson scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson cracks Wiles with a big elbow.
Ferguson working the ground and pound.
Ferguson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Ferguson decides to stand back up.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Wiles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wiles throws a leg kick

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Wiles is trying to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling him.

Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Wiles misses with a leg kick

and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Wiles keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.

Wiles has an active guard here but Ferguson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Wiles is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferguson moves nicely into side control.
Wiles on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ferguson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wiles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferguson looks up at the clock and then as Wiles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ferguson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Wiles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferguson lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiles tries to buck Ferguson off but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson controlling the position from side mount.
Ferguson looks up at the clock and then as Wiles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ferguson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wiles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Ferguson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Max Wiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Wiles misses

and Ferguson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wiles!
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!
Ferguson with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferguson with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiles is bucking up trying to escape but Ferguson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wiles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson breaks from Wiles's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wiles in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wiles is in a horrible position here. Ferguson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wiles tries to hold on but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Turd Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wiles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working Wiles over with strikes here.
Ferguson unloading with bombs!
Ferguson landing strikes from the mount and Wiles is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson landing strikes from the mount and Wiles is in trouble!

Wiles is rocked!
Wiles tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferguson unloading with bombs!
Turd Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Wiles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiles takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ferguson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wiles in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wiles to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd Ferguson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oj Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yavor Iliev Iliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iliev has chosen Likin Park - Bleed it out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mayo
vs
Iliev Iliev

199 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oj Mayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yavor Iliev Iliev!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iliev tries to clinch up.
Iliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iliev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Iliev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Mayo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iliev is staying active underneath Mayo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mayo not doing much here.
Mayo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mayo working over Iliev with some ground and pound. Iliev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iliev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mayo works his way into side control.
Mayo landing strikes.
Iliev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mayo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mayo is working Iliev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mayo works to advance to full mount. Iliev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mayo scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iliev wants to get back to his feet.
Mayo looking to control but Iliev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayo lands a heavy elbow.
Mayo lands a big shot there that rocks Iliev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mayo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mayo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Iliev looks gassed!
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!
Mayo with shots to the head and body - Iliev looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayo landing strikes from the mount and Iliev is in trouble!
Mayo with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mayo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Iliev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mayo unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mayo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mayo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mayo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Iliev tries to buck Mayo off but he can't manage it.
Mayo landing strikes from the mount and Iliev is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iliev is in a horrible position here. Mayo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mayo 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.
Mayo controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayo with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mayo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oj Mayo 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.

Mayo dives in and scores a takedown into Iliev's guard.
Mayo slips nicely into half guard.
Oj Mayo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mayo not doing much here.
Iliev taking some punishment here, with Mayo in his half guard.
Iliev is breathing heavily.
Mayo is taking a breather. Iliev 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.
Mayo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Mayo connects with a nice short shot to Iliev's temple.
Still in half guard, Mayo seems content to control.
Mayo winds up and cracks Iliev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mayo slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mayo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mayo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iliev!
Mayo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mayo raining down shots from the mount!
Mayo working Iliev over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo is landing with some decent strikes but Iliev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mayo breaks from Iliev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mayo scoring with strikes but Iliev is staying in there.
Mayo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mayo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Iliev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mayo landing strikes from the mount.
Iliev is bucking up trying to escape but Mayo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayo looking to finish Iliev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Iliev!
Mayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oj Mayo!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beugina Unki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Istaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unki is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Unki
vs
Istaz

170 cm
26
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beugina Unki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Istaz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Istaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Unki is breathing heavily.
Istaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Unki tries to improve position but can't.
Istaz trying to control the position but Unki is working away.
The strikes coming from Istaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Istaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Istaz trying to control the position but Unki is working away.
Unki is trying to improve his position.
Unki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Istaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Unki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Istaz lands an elbow.
Istaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Istaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Istaz is looking to take a break and control but Unki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Istaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Unki to see if he's OK.
Istaz grinds an elbow into Unki's temple.
Istaz misses with the ground and pound.
Istaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Unki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Istaz is working Unki over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Istaz crashes against the mat.
Istaz misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Istaz trying to control the action but Unki is working from the bottom.
Istaz is chipping away with strikes.
Istaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Istaz cracks Unki with a big elbow.
Unki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Istaz.
Unki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Unki taking a bit of punishment here - Istaz scoring with strikes.
Istaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unki keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Istaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Unki is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Istaz wants to control but Unki is keeping him busy.
Istaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Istaz wants to control but Unki is keeping him busy.
Istaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Unki is not content to let Istaz control the position.
Unki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Istaz connects with a decent elbow.
Istaz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Istaz grinds an elbow into Unki's temple.
Unki parries the strikes from Istaz easily there. Istaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unki to escape.
Istaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Istaz wants to control but Unki is keeping him busy.
Istaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Unki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Istaz.
Istaz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Unki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Istaz.
Istaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unki keeps working.
Istaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Istaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Istaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Istaz controlling the position.
Unki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Istaz trying to control the position but Unki is working away.
Unki defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Istaz is working Unki over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Istaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Istaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unki parries the strikes from Istaz easily there. Istaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unki to escape.
Istaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Unki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Istaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Unki!
Istaz scoring with strikes but Unki is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Istaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Unki avoids a series of strikes thrown by Istaz.
Istaz landing strikes from the mount and Unki is in trouble!
Istaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istaz lands a big elbow.
Istaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Unki is looking to escape.
Istaz lands a big shot there that rocks Unki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Istaz lands a big shot there that rocks Unki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Istaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Istaz cracks Unki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Istaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Unki is looking to get to half guard.
Unki is squirming around, avoiding Istaz's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Unki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Istaz raining down shots from the mount!
Istaz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Istaz raining down shots from the mount!
Istaz lands a big shot there that rocks Unki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Istaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Istaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Unki blocking the ground and pound.
Unki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Unki tries to get out of the position.
Istaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Unki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Istaz working Unki over with strikes here.
Istaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Unki avoids a series of strikes thrown by Istaz.
Istaz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Istaz controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Istaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Istaz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Unki taking shots to the head.
Istaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Unki?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Istaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Istaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Unki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karl Istaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Istaz looking to score a takedown here. Unki is defending well but Istaz drives through and ends up in Unki's guard.
Istaz wants to pass the guard but Unki is keeping the position.
Istaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Istaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Istaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Istaz advances position into side control!
Istaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Unki's head but Unki avoids it well.
Istaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Unki is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Istaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Unki to see if he's OK.
Istaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Unki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Istaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Unki down.
Istaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Unki defending against the ground and pound.
Unki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Istaz connects with a decent elbow.
Istaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Unki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Istaz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Unki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Karl Istaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Istaz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Unki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Istaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Unki is working hard here to advance position.
Unki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Istaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istaz throws an elbow but Unki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Istaz working the ground and pound.
Istaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Unki some visible discomfort.
Unki is not content to let Istaz control the position.
Istaz working the ground and pound.
Istaz grinds an elbow into Unki's temple.
Unki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Istaz working the ground and pound but Unki is defending the strikes.
Unki tries to bench press Istaz off him but Istaz keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unki prevents Istaz from improving position.
Istaz working the body and head with strikes.
Istaz working the ground and pound but Unki is defending the strikes.
Unki is trying to improve his position.
Istaz wants to control but Unki is keeping him busy.
Istaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Istaz trying to control the action but Unki is working from the bottom.

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.
Istaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Unki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Istaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unki keeps working.
Istaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Unki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Istaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Istaz is working Unki over with some ground and pound from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Istaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Miyasako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroyuki Miyasako has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Couture
vs
Miyasako

175 cm
19
135 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Miyasako!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyasako lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Miyasako.
A head kick misses from Miyasako.
Miyasako lands with a slapping head kick.
Couture really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt

and Miyasako moves into the clinch.
Miyasako slowing the pace effectively.
Miyasako landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miyasako scores a nice knee to the body.
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyasako obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyasako obliges.
Couture fails to pull guard.
Miyasako unloads a knee to the mid-section. Couture lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Miyasako with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miyasako working Couture over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyasako unloads a knee to the mid-section. Couture lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miyasako landing knees to the body.
Miyasako lands a big knee to the head and Couture goes down! Miyasako pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroyuki Miyasako!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Andsan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikel Andsan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dux
vs
Andsan

195 cm
19
206 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

160 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikel Andsan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andsan as he jumps to the side.

Andsan feints and as Dux raises his hands in defense, Andsan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andsan sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Andsan has eaten all the pies!
Andsan passes Dux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.

Dux actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andsan trying to mount his opponent but Dux defends it.

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

Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andsan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andsan winds up and cracks Dux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andsan is taking a breather. Dux 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.

Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andsan controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dux tries to roll over but Andsan keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dux is in trouble now - Andsan has advanced to mount!
Dux is trying desperately to improve position.
Andsan avoids the attempt from Dux to control.
Andsan lands with some strikes.
Andsan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dux is trying to escape the mount.
Andsan controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dux wants to improve his position but Andsan is controlling well.
Dux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andsan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Andsan 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.
Andsan stops Dux from getting back to his feet.
Andsan stalling.
It looks like Andsan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikel Andsan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Andsan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dux's guard.
Andsan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Andsan from controlling successfully.
Andsan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikel Andsan 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.

Andsan doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.

Dux gets tackled into the cage by Andsan. Andsan maintains the clinch.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Andsan.

Andsan breaks from the clinch.
Andsan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dux checks it well.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Andsan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andsan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux misses with a takedown

and Andsan counters with a single leg into guard. Dux didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andsan passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Andsan working away.
Dux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andsan's best efforts.
Dux trying to hold on to Andsan's head to control him but Andsan postures up.
Andsan controlling the action here.
Dux gets full guard.
Andsan is breathing heavily.

Dux has his foot on Andsan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andsan works his way back into a safe position though.
Andsan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andsan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dux scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Dux - just one landing.
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Andsan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andsan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Andsan tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andsan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andsan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mikel Andsan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andsan pushes down on Dux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Andsan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andsan has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Dux keeping full guard, as Andsan tries to pass.
Andsan advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to bench press Andsan off him but Andsan keeps the position.
Andsan wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Dux wants to control but Andsan postures up.
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
Andsan staying calm.
Andsan trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikel Andsan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Andsan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Andsan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andsan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dux?
Andsan landing shots from mount.
Dux working to try and regain half guard.
Andsan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andsan lands with some strikes.
Dux taking shots to the head.
Dux tries to lock up and control but Andsan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andsan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andsan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dux wants to hold on but Andsan pushes him away.
Andsan controlling from mount.
Andsan trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Dux looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Andsan working for a choke but Dux is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andsan trying to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andsan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Andsan tries to keep control of the position but Dux is staying busy.
Dux is in bad spot here.
Dux manages to reverse the position and now he's in Andsan's guard. Nice work there by Dux.
Dux wants to stand but Andsan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dux drops back looking for a leg! Andsan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andsan manages to kick Dux off! Dux jumps back into Andsan's guard.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Andsan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Andsan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dux, into his guard.
Dux working a defensive guard here.
Andsan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andsan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dux wants to sweep here but Andsan controlling him for the moment.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andsan sitting in guard here, content to control.

Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andsan advances to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Andsan!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blowin Swishers. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kidd
vs
Brady

180 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

173 cm
22
170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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, Tony Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Brady!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brady throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.
Brady misses with the combination.
Brady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kidd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brady pinned against the cage. Brady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidd misses with a takedown attempt
letting Brady counter with a right hand.

It looks like Tony Kidd has been cut.
Brady stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brady wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brady dips to his left and cracks Kidd with an uppercut!
Brady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brady is looking to clinch.
Brady is looking to land body kicks.

Brady moves into range and clinches up with Kidd.

Brady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brady lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kidd slips a jab and a cross from Brady.

Kidd tries to keep at a distance but Brady has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kidd tries for a takedown but Brady manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brady turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brady manages to end up in side control.
Kidd parries the strikes from Brady easily there. Brady is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kidd to escape.

Brady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kidd tries to buck Brady off but Brady is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Brady are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kidd is looking to reverse the position.

Brady decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A punch combination from Brady misses.
Kidd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kidd is breathing heavily.

Brady dives in and scores a takedown into Kidd's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kidd is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brady is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kidd looks calm but he's in trouble here. Brady gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kidd is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Brady lets go of the hold and Kidd can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Brady!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brusso Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Komusubi Ozeki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komusubi Ozeki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Do
vs
Ozeki

190 cm
22
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
281 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brusso Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Komusubi Ozeki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Do pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozeki slips a jab and a cross from Do.
Ozeki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Do wants to clinch up but Ozeki keeps it at a distance.
Ozeki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozeki ducks right into an uppercut from Do.
Do ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Do.
Ozeki walks into a left hand.
Do cracks the inside of Ozeki's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Do.
Do with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Do feints a jab promting Ozeki to slip. Do then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ozeki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozeki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Do scores with a hook to the body. Ozeki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Do thuds a left hand into Ozeki's body.
Ozeki looks gassed!
Do darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Do throws a good cross that connects.
Ozeki takes one to the chin there.
Do connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Do darts in and clinches Ozeki up against the cage.
Ozeki takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Do.
Do lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ozeki takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Komusubi Ozeki has been cut.
Knees to the body from Do.
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Do lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Do lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozeki takes an elbow to the temple.
Do lands an elbow just above Ozeki 's eye.
Do lands an elbow inside.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Do.
Do lands a damaging elbow.
Do lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Do.
Ozeki takes an elbow to the temple.
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Do is struggling to control the position.
Do is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Do lands a nice uppercut.
Ozeki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Do prevents it.
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Do wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Do.
Do utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ozeki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Do prevents it.
Do lands an elbow inside that Ozeki shrugs off.
Do lands a damaging elbow.
Do is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Do lands an elbow inside that Ozeki shrugs off.
Do lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Do lands a left hand.
Ozeki managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Ozeki managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Ozeki can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Do.

Ozeki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Do regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ozeki.
Do utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do keeping moving, preventing Ozeki from controlling successfully.
Do wants to stand but Ozeki is controlling the position.
Do avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ozeki landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ozeki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brusso Do dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komusubi Ozeki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Do misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Do.
Komusubi Ozeki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Ozeki with that takedown attempt.
Ozeki walks into a stiff left hand from Do.
Do digs a good hook to Ozeki's body.
Do lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ozeki misses with a lunging right hand
and Do counters with a solid body kick.
Do lands with a hook. Ozeki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Do - that will leave a mark!
Do throws a good cross that connects.
Ozeki is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozeki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ozeki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Do counters with a nice body shot.
Do scores with a jab to the body.
Do is looking to clinch but Ozeki is avoiding it.
Do is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozeki can do to turn this around?
Ozeki fails with a takedown attempt.
Do lands a slapping body shot.
Brusso Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Do tenderised Ozeki's leg. Ozeki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Do scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Do.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Do.
Do smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozeki swats away the attempt to clinch by Do.
Do lands with a thumping leg kick.
Do throws a shot to the body.
Do connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Do lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ozeki circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozeki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Do turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Do rushes Ozeki and presses him up against the cage.
Ozeki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Do creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ozeki's defenses.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Do obliges.
Do is stalling here.
Do looking to throw knees to the head but Ozeki is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Do.
Nice elbow from Do.
Do landing knees to the body.
Do lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ozeki has Do pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Do manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brusso Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Komusubi Ozeki.
Do lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Do crunches a lovely knee into Ozeki's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Do.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a nice elbow.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Do lands a good knee to the midsection. Ozeki won't want to take too many of those.
Do prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ozeki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Do landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Do creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ozeki's defenses.
Do lands a knee to the body.
Do lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozeki backwards.
Do lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Do.
Do slows down the pace here.
Do lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do managing to block the knees to the body from Ozeki.
A bit of stalling here from Do.
Do misses with a knee to the head.
Ozeki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Do pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brusso Do dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Komusubi Ozeki's cut.
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!

Do fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ozeki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozeki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Ozeki is predictable there
and Do counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Do - that will leave a mark!
Do feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozeki's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozeki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Do counters with a nice leg kick.
Do with a nice cross.
Do scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Do wants to clinch up but Ozeki keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do scores with a jab to the head.
Do tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ozeki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Do scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozeki doesn't seem bothered though.
Do comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Do scores with a jab. Ozeki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Do clinches.
Do creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ozeki's defenses.
Do cracks Ozeki with a nice body shot.
Do lands a damaging elbow.
Ozeki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Do stalling.
Do lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Do lands a nice elbow.
Ozeki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Do.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Do lands an elbow inside that Ozeki shrugs off.
Do comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Do lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ozeki takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Do.
Do looking to stall.
Do creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ozeki's defenses.
Ozeki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Do.
Do comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Do.
Do throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Do is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ozeki is keeping busy.
Do gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ozeki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozeki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Do lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Do is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Do lands a knee to the body.

Ozeki breaks from the clinch.
Brusso Do is winning the standup battle so far.
Do scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozeki in his tracks.
Ozeki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Do counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Do scores with a sloppy right hand. Ozeki should have avoided that one.
Do connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozeki momentarily.
Do throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozeki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a jab to the nose.

Ozeki moves into the clinch successfully.

Ozeki has hold of one of Do's legs. Do is fighting the takedown attempt but Ozeki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Do is trying to keep Ozeki in close.
Ozeki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do is trying to keep Ozeki in close.
Ozeki trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komusubi Ozeki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brusso Do is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozeki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Do kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brusso Do showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Do, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brusso Do!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hyashi Yedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Osada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yedo
vs
Osada

186 cm
28
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR $6 and Laundering 90%

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyashi Yedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Osada!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osada throws a leg kick but Yedo moved away.
Osada misses with a low kick.
Yedo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osada.
Osada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yedo slips a jab and a cross from Osada.
Osada throws a head kick but Yedo moves out of range.
Osada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yedo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Osada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osada is looking to land body kicks.

Yedo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Osada is refusing to be controlled, as Yedo sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Yedo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yedo.
The fighters are battling for position here. Osada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yedo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yedo stopping the sweep attempt from Osada.
Osada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osada is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Osada keeping moving, preventing Yedo from controlling successfully.

Yedo 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.
Yedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osada is keeping the position for now.

Yedo drops back looking for a leg! Osada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osada manages to kick Yedo off! Yedo jumps back into Osada's guard.
Osada keeping full guard, as Yedo tries to pass.
Yedo is fighting to break Osada's control of his arms but Osada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Osada wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yedo trying to control but Osada is working from the bottom.

Yedo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Osada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yedo, into his guard.
Yedo keeping moving, preventing Osada from controlling successfully.

Yedo working for a triangle but Osada defends it easily.
Osada wants to control from the top but Yedo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yedo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Yedo is looking for a triangle but Osada pushes his legs off easily.

Yedo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yedo trying to keep a closed guard but Osada is proving a slippery customer.
Osada 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yedo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osada is aware though and is defending well.
Yedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Yedo looking for a guillotine here but Osada defends easily.
Yedo is trying to control the position but Osada postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyashi Yedo 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.

Osada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yedo is able to avoid easily.
Yedo moves out of range of the body kick from Osada.
Osada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yedo.

Yedo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Osada tries to improve position but can't.

Yedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Osada tries to bench press Yedo off him but Yedo keeps the position.

Yedo has hold of Osada's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Osada tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Yedo cranks the arm and Osada screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Osada, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hyashi Yedo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Dude

185 cm
26
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
179 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Dude!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dude misses with a wild body shot.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails with the takedown

and Dude decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.

Dude got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dude has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dude in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dude throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dude is one step ahead there.
Dude is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Dude pushes his legs off easily.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Dude defends easily.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dude?
Dude wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Dude is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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.
Dude can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie trying to control but Dude is having none of it.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Dude looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dude tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dude is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
Dude tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie 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.
Dude is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Dude is rocked!
Gracie cracks Dude with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dude is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dude bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Gracie and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his welterweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

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