Yakuza CF V PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paris France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Tomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France comes to the cage accompanied by Un Monde Parfait. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

France
vs
Tomb

200 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

205 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paris France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Tomb!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomb tries to close the distance and clinch but France swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

France moves into the clinch.
Tomb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. France is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Tomb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tomb trying to control the position but instead, France has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tomb into the cage.
France putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tomb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tomb fails to pull guard.

France jumps into guard, dragging Tomb to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
France preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Tomb decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on France, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts France as he jumps to the side.
Paris France has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Tomb.
Tomb blocks the body kick.
Tomb throws a head kick but France moves out of range.
Tomb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
France stuffs the takedown attempt from Tomb. Tomb gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomb tries a low kick but France avoids it.

France clinches up with Tomb and pushes him back against the cage.
Tomb can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. France smiles and moves away.
Tomb looks gassed!
France is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

France clinches with his opponent.
France lands an elbow just above Tomb 's eye.

It looks like Mariusz Tomb has been cut.
A knee to the head by France.
Tomb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. France smiles and moves away.

France gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
France lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tomb down.
France wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomb keeps working.
Tomb is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
France working away.
France tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control the position but Tomb is working away.
Tomb is trying to control France's posture but France avoids it.
France cracks Tomb with an elbow. That is naaassty.
France working the body and head with strikes.
France tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
France tries to stand but Tomb is controlling his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
France trying to control the action but Tomb is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomb stops France from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paris France dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Tomb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

France clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tomb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
France lands a big knee to the head and Tomb goes down! France pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paris France!

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A

C
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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Durkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Tyrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Durkin
vs
Tyrion

200 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

171 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Durkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Tyrion!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durkin throws a right hand that Tyrion ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyrion also avoids with ease.
Tyrion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyrion has his takedown stuffed

and Durkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Durkin.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Durkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durkin controls the pace.
Tyrion working a defensive guard here.

Jacob Durkin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tyrion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durkin pinned against the cage. Durkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durkin tries to clinch up but Tyrion circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyrion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Durkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Durkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyrion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyrion should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Durkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyrion can't find room to land a body shot as Durkin controls the action.
Tyrion is pushing Durkin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Durkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durkin lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Durkin as Tyrion shoots in.
Jacob Durkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Tyrion.
Tyrion fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durkin. Tyrion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrion throws a right hand that Durkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Durkin also avoids with ease.
Tyrion looks gassed!
Durkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrion.
A punch combination from Durkin misses.
A jab from Durkin finds it's way through Tyrion's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durkin with a nice cross.
Tyrion looks up at the clock. Bad move! Durkin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tyrion. Durkin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Durkin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jurnu Purnu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Boyko (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.

Purnu
vs
Boyko

178 cm
20
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurnu Purnu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergey Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boyko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boyko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Purnu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Purnu moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Purnu.
Purnu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Jurnu Purnu has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Boyko. Those never looked like landing.
Purnu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Purnu clinches up with Boyko and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purnu is trying to drag Boyko to the mat but Boyko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurnu Purnu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Boyko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Purnu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Boyko stands and steps away. Purnu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boyko looks for the body kick but Purnu saw that one coming.
Purnu avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Purnu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Purnu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boyko misses with a body kick.
Purnu looks for the body kick but Boyko saw that one coming.
Sergey Boyko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Boyko blocks the low kick.
Boyko lands a leg kick that knocks Purnu off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Purnu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Boyko misses.
Boyko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boyko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boyko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boyko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Purnu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boyko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boyko.
Purnu is breathing heavily.
Boyko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boyko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Purnu.
Boyko misses with a body shot.

Purnu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boyko on his heels. He'll look to pass Boyko's guard now, I'm sure.
Purnu trying to control but Boyko is working from the bottom.
Purnu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Purnu looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purnu stops Boyko from standing up.

Jurnu Purnu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Purnu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyko.
Boyko delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purnu has a takedown stuffed.
Purnu shoots in for a takedown but Boyko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boyko misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boyko connects with a high kick.
Boyko feints and then cracks Purnu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Purnu down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Boyko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jurnu Purnu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boyko throws a lazy head kick

and Purnu counters with a shoot takedown. Boyko fights it but they end up in guard.
Purnu trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Purnu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boyko's guard.
Purnu stops Boyko from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boyko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Purnu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Purnu uses his free foot to push down on Boyko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boyko.
Purnu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyko is looking to escape.
Boyko is breathing heavily.
Boyko is controlling an arm, preventing Purnu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Purnu trying to control but Boyko is having none of it.

Purnu goes for an armbar but Boyko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boyko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purnu is trying to keep Boyko in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Jurnu Purnu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Boyko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyko tries a low kick but Purnu avoids it.
Boyko doesn't manage to clinch there - Purnu circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko wants to clinch.

Boyko tries to keep at a distance but Purnu has taken the fight into the clinch.

Boyko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sergey Boyko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purnu fails with a takedown attempt.
Purnu lands a leg kick that knocks Boyko off balance momentarily.
Purnu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Purnu.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Purnu avoids them all with ease.
Purnu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyko as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurnu Purnu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko cracks the inside of Purnu's front leg.
Boyko thumps Purnu with a low kick.
Boyko misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyko misses with a leg kick.
Boyko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boyko lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Purnu avoids them all with ease.
Boyko is looking to clinch but Purnu is avoiding it.
Boyko throws a leg kick
and Purnu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boyko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boyko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Purnu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boyko's guard.
Boyko wants to stand but Purnu is controlling the position.
Purnu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurnu Purnu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jurnu Purnu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Purnu shoots in but Boyko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Purnu avoids them all with ease.
Jurnu Purnu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Purnu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boyko backs up against the cage.
Purnu moves in looking to clinch but Boyko pushes him off.
Boyko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Purnu shoots for a double leg takedown but Boyko sprawls well. He's pushed Purnu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Purnu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boyko lands a jab.
Boyko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyko misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purnu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Boyko.
Purnu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Purnu avoids them all with ease.
Purnu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurnu Purnu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Purnu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Purnu showed some decent athleticism there.
Boyko tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Purnu manages to move to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purnu controlling from the full mount.

Purnu goes for an armbar but Boyko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boyko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko wants to stand but Purnu is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purnu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boyko is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boyko tries to stand but Purnu is controlling from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jurnu Purnu just wasn't active enough.
Boyko cracks the inside of Purnu's front leg.

Boyko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Purnu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boyko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Purnu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boyko working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Purnu as Boyko tries to tie him up.
Boyko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Purnu has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Boyko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boyko 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Boyko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Malinowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xhun Kawozinazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malinowsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kashmir. Xhun Kawozinazaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Malinowsky
vs
Kawozinazaki

195 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
230 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

KAISER

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 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Malinowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xhun Kawozinazaki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kawozinazaki.
Malinowsky looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Malinowsky throws the left hand but Kawozinazaki avoids the punch easily.
Kawozinazaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Malinowsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawozinazaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kawozinazaki blocks the body kick.

Kawozinazaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malinowsky on his heels. He'll look to pass Malinowsky's guard now, I'm sure.
Kawozinazaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kawozinazaki drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kawozinazaki seems to have locked his on tight now - Malinowsky screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kawozinazaki, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Xhun Kawozinazaki!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lothar Warhawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Phenom
vs
Warhawk

186 cm
24
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Phenom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lothar Warhawk!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phenom. Warhawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warhawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warhawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phenom fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Warhawk to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Warhawk looks to clinch but Phenom throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Warhawk taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcus Phenom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reino Perussuoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Perussuoli
vs
Xavier

150 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perussuoli drives through with a takedown into Xavier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Xavier has Perussuoli pulled in close to control his posture.
Xavier has a closed guard, preventing Perussuoli from standing up.
Xavier has control of Perussuoli's left arm, preventing Perussuoli from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xavier can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perussuoli is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Perussuoli misses with a head kick.
Xavier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perussuoli throws out the jab.

Xavier gets tackled into the cage by Perussuoli. Perussuoli maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perussuoli drags the fight down to the ground.
Xavier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perussuoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xavier postures up and lands a big shot to Perussuoli's brow.

Perussuoli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xavier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xavier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perussuoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xavier stays in close to Perussuoli's body and controls the position.
Xavier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xavier stands and throws Perussuoli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Xavier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Xavier politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Xavier prefers to stall for the moment though.
Perussuoli throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Xavier trying to control the position but Perussuoli is working away.
Xavier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Perussuoli some visible discomfort.
Perussuoli is not content to let Xavier control the position.
Perussuoli gets back to half guard.
Xavier is trying to control the action in half guard but Perussuoli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xavier works his way into full mount!
Xavier content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands a big elbow.
Xavier working Perussuoli over with strikes here.
Perussuoli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xavier is landing with some decent strikes but Perussuoli is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Perussuoli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Xavier lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier lands a heavy elbow.
Xavier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Perussuoli can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xavier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Xavier lands a big shot there that rocks Perussuoli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Perussuoli is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier landing strikes from the mount and Perussuoli is in trouble!
Xavier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perussuoli's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Xavier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Perussuoli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xavier landing shots from mount.
Xavier unloading with bombs!

Perussuoli is rocked!
Xavier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Perussuoli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier lands a big shot to the head and Perussuoli winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Xavier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Russomando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sub Position has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Position
vs
Russomando

176 cm
19
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Position!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergio Russomando!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russomando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Russomando. No joy for Position on that attempt.

Position gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Position keeping moving, preventing Russomando from controlling successfully.
Russomando makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Position manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Position working for a guillotine from mount but Russomando is in no mood to give up.

Position jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Russomando manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Position has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russomando is trying to escape the mount but Position keeps good control and instead manages to take Russomando's back.
Russomando is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Position is looking for the choke from the back position but Russomando is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Position has got one arm under Russomando's chin. This could be trouble... Russomando trying to control the other hand but Position gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Russomando has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sub Position!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranndy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranndy Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Couture
vs
Robinson

185 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

189 cm
26
212 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ranndy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture has his takedown stuffed

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

Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Couture looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Couture looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Couture!
Robinson tries to escape but Couture is in control.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Couture is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Couture has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Couture's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Couture is defending well.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Couture blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Couture rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Couture!
Robinson wants to stand but Couture is controlling the position.

Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Couture won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.

Couture drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robinson dives on top into guard.
Couture keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson stands and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robinson advances to full mount.

Robinson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Couture has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Couture!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Robinson!