SMMA 42 - Cage v Scott PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haeyko Shodan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shodan
vs
Bush

174 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haeyko Shodan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barack Bush!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bush drives through and clinches with Shodan against the cage.
Shodan managing to block the knees to the body from Bush.
Bush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shodan keeps control of Bush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Bush on the inside.
Shodan trying to land knees to the body.
Bush managing to block the knees to the body from Shodan.
Bush slows down the pace here.
Shodan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bush avoids it.
Shodan is pressed up against the cage. Bush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shodan down to the mat. Shodan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt - Shodan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Shodan tries to keep at a distance but Bush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shodan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bush.
Haeyko Shodan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Bush.
Bush blocks an elbow strike.
Shodan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush leaning his opponent against the cage.

Bush successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Shodan from controlling successfully.
Bush lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shodan!
Shodan wants to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
Bush sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shodan is looking to improve his position but Bush isn't that keen on the idea.
Shodan tries to hold on but Bush postures up.
Bush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush looking to ground and pound but Shodan is blocking nicely.
Bush with good strikes from the mount here!
Bush throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shodan is squirming around, avoiding Bush's attempts to control the action.
Bush sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bush avoids the attempt from Shodan to control.
Shodan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shodan blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Bush.
Shodan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bush sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bush lands a big shot there that rocks Shodan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Shodan is rocked!
Bush landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Shodan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shodan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bush! Shodan is hurt baaadly! Bush is firing away with more strikes - Shodan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Bush!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otaku Senzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senzuri has chosen Tori Amos-Code Red as his entrance music. Otaku Senzuri struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs 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. Pete Donovan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Otaku Senzuri's chin.

Donovan
vs
Senzuri

188 cm
26
202 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
203 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otaku Senzuri!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan scores with a push kick.
Senzuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donovan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Senzuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donovan at a distance.
Otaku Senzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan scores with a hook.
Donovan scores with a jab to the body.
Senzuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donovan.
Donovan connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donovan lands a lovely overhand right.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Senzuri.
Donovan scores with a nice right hand.
Senzuri misses with a jab to the body
and Donovan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Senzuri looks gassed!
Donovan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Senzuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donovan throws a hook but Senzuri avoids it easily.
Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Senzuri.
Donovan clobbers Senzuri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donovan misses with a few strikes there.
Donovan's corner calls for a 1-2. Donovan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Donovan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donovan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Senzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Senzuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Senzuri moves out of range of the body kick.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Senzuri.
Senzuri swings for the body but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan throws a hook to the side of Senzuri's head but Senzuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donovan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Senzuri lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Senzuri does no damage.
Senzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Donovan throws a lazy right hand but Senzuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Senzuri throws a right hand that Donovan ducks under and follows up with a left that Donovan also avoids with ease.
Donovan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Senzuri at a distance.
Donovan throws a head kick that Senzuri semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donovan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Senzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donovan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Senzuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donovan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Senzuri is rocked!
Donovan shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Senzuri takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Donovan sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Senzuri bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Donovan!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

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

Kato
vs
Rising

180 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
174 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sawao Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Rising!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato misses with a takedown
and Rising counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kato misses with a hook. Rising ducked under it nicely.
Rising just misses with a punch to the body.
Sawao Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rising counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kato fails with the takedown
and Rising counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rising misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato darts in trying to clinch
letting Rising counter with a right hand.
Rising connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kato fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sawao Kato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rising counters with a left to the body.
Kato wants to clinch.
Kato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rising pinned against the cage. Rising gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato misses with a double jab
and Rising counters with a series of strikes. Kato will be more careful next time no doubt.
A cross from Rising lands.
Rising connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rising counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kato misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kato lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rising has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rising and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Rising does it's job there.
Kato closes the distance but Rising moves to the side
and Rising counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kato thows a body shot but no joy.
Kato misses with a takedown attempt
and Rising counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rising slips under a jab.
Kato tries to clinch up but Rising circles away and keeps his distance.
Kato misses with a left hand
and Rising counters with a nice uppercut.
Kato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rising manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rising counters with a big head kick but Kato shrugs it off.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rising misses the body punch
and Kato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rising moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Rising 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.

Rising digs a good body shot into Kato's ribs.
Kato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rising counters with a head kick.
Kato shoots in looking for a takedown but Rising manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rising misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kato wants to clinch.
Kato throws a body kick the misses
and Rising counters with a head kick. That will keep Kato thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rising avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kato misses with the combination.
Mister Rising is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rising plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rising counters with a head kick. That will keep Kato thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sawao Kato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato looks to clinch
and Rising counters with a straight right hand.
Kato misses with a takedown
and Rising counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rising tries to sprawl but Kato drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Rising is defending against the submission attempts here by Kato.
Rising has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kato is working away from the top position though.
Rising desperately trying to maintain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rising wants to control but Kato is keeping busy.
Rising pushes Kato off looking to stand but Kato dives back in and keeps control.
Kato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rising defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rising with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rising is not content to let Kato control the position.
Rising is trying to maintain the position but Kato is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rising can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rising tries to kick Kato off but Kato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rising really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rising defending well though.
Kato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kato prevents Rising from standing back up.
Kato thows a huge punch but Rising dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kato is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rising can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rising avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kato.
Rising is trying desperately to improve position.
Kato controlling from mount.
Rising can't escape the position.
Kato 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.
Kato throwing strikes here but Rising is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rising squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kato punching from mount but Rising doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kato throwing strikes here but Rising is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rising avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kato.
Rising wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rising counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kato tries to clinch up
and Rising counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato dives in and grabs Rising's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rising pushes down on Kato's head and hops out.
Kato tries for a takedown but Rising circles away easily
and Rising counters with a big head kick but Kato shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sawao Kato. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rising counters with a head kick.
Kato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rising counters with a good low kick that Kato was not able to check.
Kato blocks a head kick by Rising.
Kato blocks a head kick by Rising.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rising eats them both and turns towards Kato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice body punch from Rising.
Rising avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rising lands a lovely overhand right.
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on Rising's shoulder, as Rising tries to avoid the shot.
Rising connects with a right hand. Kato shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rising circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kato shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rising counter with a right hand.
Kato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rising was well out of range. Poor timing from Kato.
Rising lands a high kick!

It looks like Sawao Kato has been cut.
Kato shoots and misses
and Rising counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kato misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato wants to clinch but Rising slips to the side
and Rising counters with a straight right hand.
Kato misses with a wild combination.
Rising lands with a shot to the body.
Rising tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kato fails to land with a series of punches.
Kato moves to clinch but Rising breaks away
and Rising counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Rising comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rising has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Rising!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Niwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Wolverine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Niwa
vs
Wolverine

185 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

180 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Niwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Wolverine!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niwa throws a looping overhand right but Wolverine ducks down to avoid it.
Wolverine has his takedown stuffed
and Niwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niwa loads up on a big right hand but Wolverine slips the punch.
Wolverine slips a jab from Niwa.
Wolverine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niwa.
Niwa thuds his right hand into Wolverine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Niwa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wolverine slips a jab from Niwa.
Wolverine slips a jab from Niwa.
Wolverine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolverine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Michael Niwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolverine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niwa.
Niwa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Niwa wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolverine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Niwa thows a body shot but no joy.

Wolverine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Niwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Niwa desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolverine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niwa defends it well.

Wolverine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Niwa is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolverine.
Niwa wants to control but Wolverine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niwa tries to get to full guard but Wolverine has control of the leg.
Niwa is working hard here to advance position.
Wolverine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Wolverine is looking for a kimura but Niwa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolverine to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niwa is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolverine throwing shots but Niwa is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niwa tries to roll over but Wolverine keeps him under control.
Wolverine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolverine uses his free foot to push down on Niwa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Niwa.
Niwa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wolverine looking to finish Niwa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Niwa!
Wolverine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Niwa's face.

Wolverine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Niwa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Niwa!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wolverine is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

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!
Wolverine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Niwa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michael Niwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Wolverine.
Wolverine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wolverine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niwa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niwa blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niwa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Niwa is pressed up against the cage. Wolverine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niwa down to the mat. Niwa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Wolverine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Niwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolverine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolverine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niwa.
A slow jab from Niwa misses its intended target.
Wolverine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas Wolverine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niwa thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolverine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niwa counters with a nice uppercut.
Niwa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolverine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niwa swivels and escapes.
Wolverine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niwa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Niwa wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Niwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Wolverine.
Nice defenses there by Wolverine.
Wolverine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Niwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niwa throws a shot to the body.
Wolverine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Niwa scores with a jab. Wolverine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolverine with a poor takedown
and Niwa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolverine is breathing heavily.
Wolverine fails with the takedown
and Niwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niwa, as that shot connected.
Niwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolverine fails with the takedown
and Niwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolverine staying out of range there.
Michael Niwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolverine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niwa.
Wolverine tries for a takedown but Niwa circles away easily
and Niwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niwa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Wolverine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Niwa's guard.
Niwa is trying to control the position but Wolverine postures up.
Niwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolverine is one step ahead there.
Wolverine looking to pass the guard.
Thomas Wolverine has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wolverine 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Niwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolverine defends well.

Niwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolverine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Wolverine gets to his feet. Niwa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wolverine tries for a takedown but Niwa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Niwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolverine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Niwa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wolverine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niwa defends it nicely.
Niwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolverine moves away.
Niwa throws a hook but Wolverine avoids it easily.
Wolverine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolverine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolverine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Niwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolverine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Niwa avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolverine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Michael Niwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Niwa lands the left hand.

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

Wolverine is trying to get an arm triangle but Niwa is defending well.
Wolverine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niwa regains half guard.

Wolverine is working for a kimura but Niwa is defending it quite comfortably.
Niwa is trying to maintain the position but Wolverine is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niwa regains full guard. Nicely done.

Niwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolverine is pushing down on Niwa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Niwa is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolverine has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niwa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolverine stands and throws Niwa's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Wolverine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolverine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Niwa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Wolverine is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wolverine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Niwa tries to roll over but Wolverine keeps him under control.

Niwa actively working from the bottom here.
Wolverine wants to free his trapped foot but Niwa is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Wolverine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niwa has managed to free his arm - good work.

Niwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niwa wants to improve his position but Wolverine is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niwa is trying to maintain the position but Wolverine is very close to passing his half guard.
Niwa wants to improve his position but Wolverine is controlling well.
Niwa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Wolverine drops back looking for a leg! Niwa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Niwa manages to kick Wolverine off! Wolverine jumps back into Niwa's guard.

Wolverine 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niwa striking off his back but it's not causing Wolverine any problems.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Niwa.
I think Niwa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Niwa!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathanial Hornblower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Aoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aoki
vs
Hornblower

170 cm
27
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

171 cm
21
166 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathanial Hornblower!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornblower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Hornblower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.
Hornblower throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hornblower closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hornblower thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hornblower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Hornblower trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.

Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hornblower is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aoki is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hornblower throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aoki's body to avoid the submission. Aoki has instead reached around Hornblower's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aoki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinya Aoki!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kamahawe Ole
vs
Miles

189 cm
24
192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitch Miles!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamahawe Ole moves out of range of the body kick from Miles.

Miles dives in and scores a takedown into Kamahawe Ole's guard.
Kamahawe Ole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miles thows a big elbow that misses.
Kamahawe Ole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to control the position but Miles postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles controlling from the top position.
Miles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miles preventing the sweep.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Kamahawe Ole is keeping the position.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Kamahawe Ole with that takedown attempt.

Miles has closed the distance and engaged Kamahawe Ole in a clinch.
Miles missing with knees to the body.
Miles swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamahawe Ole uses good head movement to avoid it.

Miles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamahawe Ole is refusing to be controlled, as Miles sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamahawe Ole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miles.
Kamahawe Ole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kamahawe Ole looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamahawe Ole, not yet.
Miles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Miles works over Kamahawe Ole with some ground and pound from guard.
Miles advances position into side control!
Miles working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kamahawe Ole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamahawe Ole's head.
Miles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole taking some punishment here, with Miles in his half guard.
Miles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamahawe Ole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kamahawe Ole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miles landing some decent shots from guard.
Miles thows a big elbow that misses.

Kamahawe Ole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miles passes into half guard.
Kamahawe Ole has hold of Miles's hands but Miles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole is staying active underneath Miles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miles stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamahawe Ole wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.

Miles wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamahawe Ole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miles throwing shots but Kamahawe Ole is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miles lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Miles is working for a kimura but Kamahawe Ole is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kamahawe Ole misses with a wild combination.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamahawe Ole enables Miles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamahawe Ole manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miles postures up.
Miles trying to control but Kamahawe Ole is working from the bottom.
Miles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamahawe Ole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles chips away with some ground and pound.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamahawe Ole is keeping the position for now.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Kamahawe Ole.
Miles connects with a couple of short punches.
Miles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamahawe Ole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Miles 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.
Miles throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamahawe Ole keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Miles landing with the ground and pound.
Miles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miles pushes down on Kamahawe Ole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles working the head and body with strikes.
Miles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamahawe Ole is not content to let Miles control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles working Kamahawe Ole over with strikes.
Miles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kamahawe Ole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miles.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miles working over Kamahawe Ole with some ground and pound. Kamahawe Ole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miles thows a huge punch but Kamahawe Ole dodges it nicely.
Miles throwing shots but Kamahawe Ole is blocking nicely.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamahawe Ole defending well though.
Kamahawe Ole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miles thows a huge punch but Kamahawe Ole dodges it nicely.
Miles is nestled in close to Kamahawe Ole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles prevents Kamahawe Ole from standing back up.
Miles trying to pass the guard but Kamahawe Ole defending well.
Miles is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamahawe Ole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miles lands strikes from half guard.
Miles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamahawe Ole trying to hold on to Miles's head to control him but Miles postures up.
Miles lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Miles is working for a kimura but Kamahawe Ole is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Kamahawe Ole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miles misses with a body kick.

Miles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miles throwing strikes but missing.
Miles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamahawe Ole being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole controls Miles momentarily but Miles frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miles wants to control from the top but Kamahawe Ole keeps moving.
Kamahawe Ole keeping full guard, as Miles tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up. JJ Kamahawe Ole wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kamahawe Ole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Miles has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole is working for takedown but Miles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kamahawe Ole takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like JJ Kamahawe Ole has been cut.
Miles gets underhooks to prevent Kamahawe Ole's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Kamahawe Ole. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Miles has clasped his hands together around Kamahawe Ole's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kamahawe Ole takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kamahawe Ole is being controlled here.
Miles is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Miles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Miles are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Kamahawe Ole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kamahawe Ole some visible discomfort.
Miles controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles working the head with strikes.
Miles working the ground and pound.
Miles looks up at the clock and then as Kamahawe Ole takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miles trying to control the position but Kamahawe Ole is working away.
Miles lands a nice forearm strike.
Miles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kamahawe Ole to see if he's OK.
Miles creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miles grinds an elbow into Kamahawe Ole's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kamahawe Ole is avoiding damage well.
Miles taking a breather here.
Kamahawe Ole wants to control but Miles postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles working the ground and pound.
Miles in side control lands a decent elbow.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamahawe Ole keeps working.
Miles working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kamahawe Ole taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kamahawe Ole is looking for a sweep.
Kamahawe Ole takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mitch Miles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles working the head and body with strikes.
Kamahawe Ole is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
JJ Kamahawe Ole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamahawe Ole is trying to control Miles's posture but Miles avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miles 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Miles!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Istaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Melton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Istaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Istaz
vs
Melton

175 cm
25
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

151 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Istaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Troy Melton!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Melton jabs Istaz right on the nose. Istaz blinks but takes it well.
Istaz shoots in for a double leg but Melton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melton works the jab nicely.

Istaz is rocked!
Istaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton.
Oh Istaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Istaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Melton as he avoids it easily.
Istaz seems to have got his legs back now.

Istaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Istaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton is trying to stand.
Istaz 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.
Istaz is taking a breather. Melton 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.
Melton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Istaz.
Istaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Istaz not doing much here.
Melton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Melton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Istaz.
Istaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Istaz winds up and cracks Melton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Melton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Istaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Istaz working Melton over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Istaz in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Istaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Istaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Istaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Istaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Istaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Istaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Istaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Istaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Istaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melton's head.
Istaz thows a huge punch but Melton dodges it nicely.
Istaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Istaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Istaz in particular looking to stall.
Istaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melton's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Istaz throwing shots but Melton is blocking nicely.
Istaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Istaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Istaz stalling.
Istaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Istaz thows a huge punch but Melton dodges it nicely.
Istaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Istaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melton's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Melton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Melton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Istaz.
Istaz slips under a jab.
Melton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Melton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Istaz.
Istaz fails with the takedown.
Melton scores with a jab to the body.
Istaz just misses with a punch to the body.

Istaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Istaz working the ground and pound but Melton is defending the strikes.
Istaz misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Istaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Istaz lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Istaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Istaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Karl Istaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight 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.
Melton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Istaz trying to control the position but Melton is working away.
Melton trying to control but Istaz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Istaz is working the ground and pound. Can Melton escape?
Istaz cracks Melton with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Melton from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Istaz misses with a punch to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istaz is riding his opponent, not letting Melton buck him off.
Istaz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Melton's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Istaz.
Melton is taking damage to the body and head.
Istaz lands punches and elbows.

Istaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Istaz scores with punches and elbows.

Melton is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istaz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Melton could be in trouble here!
Melton is still in real trouble! Can Istaz finish him?
Istaz lands a good shot there. Melton covers up! Istaz smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Melton to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Istaz jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Istaz!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Bateman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bateman
vs
Mitchell

189 cm
20
206 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

165 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aiden Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mitchell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bateman's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bateman trying to control the position.
Mitchell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Bateman wriggles free and stands up.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Bateman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bateman scores with a leg kick.
Mitchell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bateman counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bateman counters with a two punch combo.
Mitchell thows a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Mitchell swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bateman.
Jab by Mitchell.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Bateman shows good takedown defense.
Patrick Bateman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Mitchell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a combination
and Bateman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bateman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman clobbers Mitchell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mitchell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Bateman gets caught napping as Mitchell dives in and scores a takedown. Bateman manages to retain guard.
Bateman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mitchell stops Bateman from standing up.

Mitchell is sitting in close to Bateman's body. Bateman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mitchell is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mitchell is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bateman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Bateman!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Cage has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Cage seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cage
vs
Scott

192 cm
23
197 lbs
10 - 1 - 1

185 cm
26
201 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Cage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and Cage settles back down.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scott's head.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses

and Cage counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scott tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The referee warns Scott that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cage looking to finish Scott with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scott!
Cage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cage is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Scott to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Scott shrugs it off.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage with a couple of short strikes.

It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
Cage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Scott is rocked!
Cage looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Cage finish him?
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Cage has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
BOOM! Cage connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That has opened up Michael Scott's cut even more.
A big strike lands for Cage! That's really hurt Scott and he's turned his back - Cage keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cage jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Cage!
Nick Cage retains his middleweight title!