SMMA 51 - Saku Dome PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goa Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Clayton
vs
Pep

198 cm
19
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

211 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Goa Pep!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton missing with a left hand there. Pep was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clayton swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Clayton feints and as Pep raises his hands in defense, Clayton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clayton is in close to Pep's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Pep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clayton is aware though and is defending well.

Pep looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pep working for a triangle but Clayton defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clayton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pep keeping moving, preventing Clayton from controlling successfully.
Clayton could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clayton postures up and lands a big shot to Pep's brow.

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

Pep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pep looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clayton stands up over Pep, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clayton postures up and lands a big shot to Pep's brow.
Clayton is in close to Pep's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clayton lands a couple of elbows.
Clayton with a nice head shot there.

Pep is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pep's head.
Pep is still in real trouble! Can Clayton finish him?
Clayton lands a couple of elbows.
Clayton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pep's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrew Clayton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Kato
vs
Rodriguez

180 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
173 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sawao Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardinho Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez rushes Kato and presses him up against the cage.

Rodriguez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez working away.
Kato is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kato works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kato trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.

Kato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez wanted to stand there but Kato had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kato looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Kato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Rodriguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kato has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rodriguez doesn't defend quickly enough and Kato has managed to lock this one up! Can Rodriguez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kato on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sawao Kato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael McKeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKeon comes to the cage accompanied by T.I- Yeah ya know. Michael Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McKeon
vs
Jones

185 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

175 cm
27
167 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael McKeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from McKeon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McKeon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
McKeon is letting Jones control him for a moment.
McKeon is trying to improve his position.
McKeon is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working McKeon over with some ground and pound from side control.
McKeon being controlled for a moment.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. McKeon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McKeon tries to improve position but can't.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McKeon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKeon sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but McKeon is a slippery customer.
McKeon trying to control but Jones postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKeon trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones landing shots from mount.
McKeon is trying to escape the mount.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McKeon looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKeon is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones landing punches.
McKeon is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKeon is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
McKeon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKeon regains half guard.
McKeon wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
McKeon manages to get to full guard.
McKeon tries to strike from the bottom.
McKeon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McKeon stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as McKeon tries to pass.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McKeon!
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKeon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McKeon hang on?
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
McKeon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jones 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.

Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from McKeon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKeon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McKeon!
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McKeon tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones blocks McKeon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McKeon tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McKeon is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.

McKeon is rocked!
Michael Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Jones with shots to the head and body - McKeon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh McKeon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKeon is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McKeon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones lands a big shot to the head and McKeon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler The Gay One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Koyasako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler The Gay One has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Gay One
vs
Koyasako

185 cm
27
213 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler The Gay One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Koyasako!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Koyasako. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koyasako.
The Gay One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Gay One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koyasako.
The Gay One lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koyasako takes a step back to recover.
The Gay One throws a leg kick
and Koyasako counters with a one-two to the body.
The Gay One throws a sloppy head kick
and Koyasako counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koyasako connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koyasako throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Gay One tries to move into range but Koyasako moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koyasako moves out of range of the leg kick from The Gay One.
The Gay One drops his hands momentarily and Koyasako takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Gay One on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koyasako misses with a head kick.
Koyasako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Gay One.
The Gay One has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Gay One there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koyasako lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyasako lands a body shot.
Koyasako pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses
and Koyasako counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koyasako avoids the head kick by The Gay One.
The Gay One is breathing heavily.
The Gay One scores with a leg kick.
Koyasako sizes up The Gay One with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Gay One takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koyasako lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koyasako thumps The Gay One with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koyasako is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Gay One takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koyasako throws a sloppy head kick and The Gay One moves out of range easily.
Koyasako uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gay One throws a sloppy head kick
and Koyasako counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koyasako keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koyasako swinging wildly here.
The Gay One takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Koyasako.
The Gay One tries a head kick but it misses.
The Gay One ducks right into an uppercut from Koyasako.
Koyasako feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Gay Ones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koyasako scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Gay One in his tracks.
Koyasako connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koyasako lands a two punch combo.
Koyasako scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koyasako is looking to slow The Gay One down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyasako scores with a leg kick.
Koyasako fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Gay One.
That kick from Koyasako tenderised The Gay One's leg. The Gay One is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koyasako lands a jab to the head.
Koyasako throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koyasako jabs at The Gay One's body.
A nice combination there by Koyasako.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koyasako.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koyasako moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koyasako thows a body kick. The Gay One tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koyasako pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Gay One shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koyasako moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Gay One takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koyasako cracks The Gay One with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koyasako lands a lovely overhand right.
Koyasako's corner calls for a 1-2. Koyasako obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koyasako thuds his right hand into The Gay One's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Gay One is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koyasako lands a body shot.
Koyasako dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Gay One. That did some damage!
Koyasako lands a jab to the head.
The Gay One throws a lazy head kick
and Koyasako counters with a three punch combo that has The Gay One backing up. The Gay One nods at Koyasako to acknowledge the strikes.
Koyasako tries a head kick but it misses.
Koyasako connects with a leg kick. The Gay One looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Koyasako misses.
Koyasako bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Gay One's head.
The Gay One walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koyasako throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Gay One on the side of the head.
The Gay One moves out of range as Koyasako throws a body kick.
The Gay One connects with an inside leg kick.
The Gay One is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Gay One goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Tommy Koyasako has been cut.
Koyasako throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Gay One's head.
Koyasako has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Gay One tries a head kick but it misses.
Koyasako scores with a head kick. The Gay One tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koyasako throws a front kick that sends The Gay One stumbling back into the cage.
Koyasako throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Gay One stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koyasako throws a head kick but The Gay One moves out of range.
The Gay One misses with a head kick.
The Gay One misses with a low kick as Koyasako jumps back.
Tyler The Gay One is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koyasako.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koyasako.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koyasako listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Koyasako.
The Gay One blocks a head kick by Koyasako.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koyasako. The Gay One shrugs it off though.
The Gay One looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Gay One takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Koyasako.
Koyasako thuds his right hand into The Gay One's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koyasako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koyasako lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Gay One at a distance.
Koyasako lands a nice hook to The Gay One's body. The Gay One takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koyasako throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koyasako connects with a crisp jab.
Koyasako lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gay One walks into a jab.
The Gay One takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koyasako cracks The Gay One with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koyasako throws a series of punches but The Gay One moves out of range.
Koyasako lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koyasako lands a nice shot that snaps The Gay One's head back.
Nice body punch from Koyasako.
Koyasako connects with a looping right hand.
Koyasako jabs The Gay One right on the nose. The Gay One blinks but takes it well.
The Gay One takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Koyasako.
The Gay One takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koyasako scores with a push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyasako throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Gay One needs to keep his hands up - Koyasako had a free shot at his head there.
Koyasako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koyasako throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koyasako lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Koyasako cracks The Gay One with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Koyasako - just one landing.
The Gay One looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Gay One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Koyasako.
A jab lands there for Koyasako.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Gay One takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koyasako throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koyasako lands a glancing blow to the side of The Gay One's head.
Koyasako scores with a hook to the body. The Gay One takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koyasako smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koyasako throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koyasako scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Gay One in his tracks.
Koyasako scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Gay One doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Koyasako. Beautiful body shot.
Koyasako fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Gay One avoids the head kick by Koyasako.
The Gay One has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koyasako finds it's way round the side to connect with The Gay One's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Gay One takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from The Gay One.
Koyasako throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Gay One throws a leg kick but Koyasako sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koyasako throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koyasako thumps The Gay One with a low kick.
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koyasako lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by The Gay One misses
and The Gay One takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Gay One buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koyasako.
Koyasako lands an overhand right.
Koyasako throws a sloppy head kick and The Gay One moves out of range easily.
Tommy Koyasako seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koyasako connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Gay One. The Gay One circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koyasako fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Koyasako lands a head shot.
A jab from Koyasako does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Koyasako.

The Gay One is rocked!
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koyasako throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh The Gay One is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koyasako fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Gay One looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Gay One seems to have got his legs back now.
Koyasako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koyasako scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Gay One throws a chopping leg kick but Koyasako manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koyasako throws a right hand that The Gay One ducks under and follows up with a left that The Gay One also avoids with ease.
Koyasako throws a good cross that connects.
Koyasako lands a jab.
The Gay One blocks the body kick.
Koyasako throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gay One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koyasako darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Gay One will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koyasako cracks The Gay One with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Gay One takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koyasako explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koyasako lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Gay One at a distance.
Koyasako throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Gay One on the side of the head.
Koyasako jabs The Gay One right on the nose. The Gay One blinks but takes it well.
Koyasako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koyasako keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Gay One throws a leg kick
and Koyasako counters with a stiff right hand.
Koyasako scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koyasako lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Gay One takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyasako scores with a hook.
Koyasako checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Koyasako. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koyasako.
Koyasako fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Koyasako finds it's target.
Koyasako swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Gay One.
The Gay One throws a low kick but Koyasako moves out of range easily.
Koyasako plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Koyasako.
The Gay One gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Gay One might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Gay One on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koyasako is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Gay One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Gay One takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koyasako throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Gay One doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from The Gay One.
Koyasako scores with a nice strike.
Koyasako connects with a leg kick. The Gay One looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Gay One drops his hands momentarily and Koyasako takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koyasako throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koyasako scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koyasako cracks The Gay One with an open hand slap.
Tyler The Gay One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koyasako lands with a kick to the temple. The Gay One shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Koyasako comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koyasako 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Koyasako!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hahar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Hahar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hahar
vs
Kamahawe Ole

190 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

189 cm
24
192 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Hilo Nutrition (video proof)
Hilo Nutrition (video proof)

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Hahar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamahawe Ole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamahawe Ole shoots for a double leg takedown but Hahar sprawls well. He's pushed Kamahawe Ole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hahar stuns Kamahawe Ole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamahawe Ole closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hahar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hahar.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Hahar gets to his feet - Kamahawe Ole follows without any prompting.
Kamahawe Ole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hahar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hahar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hahar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamahawe Ole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hahar is in close to Kamahawe Ole's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahar controlling from the top position.

Hahar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamahawe Ole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hahar has managed to get both his arms back between Kamahawe Ole's legs - danger averted.
Hahar advances position into side control!
Hahar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamahawe Ole keeps working.
Kamahawe Ole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hahar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hahar is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole is thwarting Hahar's attempts to control the position.
Hahar controlling the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hahar trying to control but Kamahawe Ole postures up.
Hahar tries to roll over but Kamahawe Ole keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Hahar.
Kamahawe Ole shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hahar eats them both and turns towards Kamahawe Ole to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Andrew Hahar has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamahawe Ole's head.

Hahar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamahawe Ole on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamahawe Ole's guard now, I'm sure.

Kamahawe Ole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hahar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hahar trying to control but Kamahawe Ole is working from the bottom.
Hahar controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hahar is one step ahead there.

Hahar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hahar rushes Kamahawe Ole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hahar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamahawe Ole manages to avoid it.

Hahar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hahar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Hahar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hahar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamahawe Ole.
Hahar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamahawe Ole.

Hahar has Kamahawe Ole up against the cage in a clinch.
Hahar looking for a takedown.
Hahar can't find room to land a body shot as Kamahawe Ole controls the action.

Hahar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
JJ Kamahawe Ole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hahar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kamahawe Ole's guard.

Hahar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hahar dodges the punch combination from Kamahawe Ole.
Hahar throws out a loose jab but Kamahawe Ole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Hahar. No joy for Kamahawe Ole on that attempt.
Kamahawe Ole looks to clinch

and Hahar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hahar.
Kamahawe Ole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole moves to clinch but Hahar breaks away

and Hahar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hahar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hahar clinches with his opponent.

Hahar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamahawe Ole throws a leg kick but Hahar moved away.
A swing and a miss from Hahar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole fails to land with a series of punches.
Hahar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamahawe Ole.
Kamahawe Ole throws a right hand that Hahar ducks under and follows up with a left that Hahar also avoids with ease.

Hahar clinches.
Hahar prevents a takedown attempt there.

Hahar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Kamahawe Ole misses

and Hahar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kamahawe Ole!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahar controlling his opponent.

Hahar is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamahawe Ole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hahar.
Kamahawe Ole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hahar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamahawe Ole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahar swings for the body but Kamahawe Ole moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hahar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Hahar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hahar shoots in and gets a takedown into Kamahawe Ole's guard.
Hahar controlling from the top position.
Hahar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamahawe Ole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hahar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hahar wants to pass the guard but Kamahawe Ole is defending well.
Hahar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kamahawe Ole really wants to buck Hahar off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole wants to control but Hahar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamahawe Ole has given up his back here. Will Hahar look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Hahar looking for the choke but no joy.

Hahar looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Hahar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahar throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kamahawe Ole is keeping busy.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to break free.
Kamahawe Ole is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole is trapped and Hahar is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hahar misses with punches from the back.

Hahar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hahar wants to control but Kamahawe Ole is keeping busy.
Hahar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Andrew Hahar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hahar wants to control but Kamahawe Ole is keeping busy.

Hahar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kamahawe Ole has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole breaks Hahar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kamahawe Ole wants to control from the top but Hahar keeps moving.
Hahar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamahawe Ole is one step ahead there.
Andrew Hahar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hahar wants to control the position but Kamahawe Ole says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hahar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamahawe Ole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamahawe Ole's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kamahawe Ole is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
JJ Kamahawe Ole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamahawe Ole is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Hahar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hahar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Hahar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ador King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fedorov
vs
King

190 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

183 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandr Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ador King!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks to clinch

and Fedorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King seems keen to control Fedorov's posture.
King is trying to keep Fedorov in close.
Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
King misses with a double jab.
King tries to work over Fedorov's front leg with a kick but Fedorov checks it.
Fedorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Fedorov closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fedorov.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedorov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Fedorov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Fedorov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Fedorov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
King wants to stand and escape but Fedorov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
Ador King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fedorov pinned against the cage. Fedorov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aleksandr Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
King throws a head kick but Fedorov moves out of range.

Fedorov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fedorov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Fedorov has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fedorov controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov thowing shots but they're missing.
Fedorov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to improve his position but Fedorov isn't that keen on the idea.
Fedorov looking to control and managing it successfully.
King tries to reverse the position but Fedorov maintains control.
King tries to lock up and control but Fedorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Fedorov has a good base and remains in mount.
Fedorov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but King is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

King tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Fedorov counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
King controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.
Fedorov stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
King wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Aleksandr Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fedorov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Fedorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
King controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.
Fedorov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fedorov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aleksandr Fedorov just wasn't active enough.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fedorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Fedorov which made him look bad.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedorov sprawls well. Fedorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by King.

Fedorov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Fedorov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedorov is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fedorov controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aleksandr Fedorov.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King fails to land the takedown.
Aleksandr Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
Fedorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fedorov counters with a takedown into side control.
King is looking for a sweep.
Fedorov controls the position.
Aleksandr Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fedorov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedorov moves into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fedorov moves into the clinch.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King shoots and misses

and Fedorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Fedorov gets to his feet. King looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
King shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleksandr Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Fedorov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Fedorov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King working a defensive guard here.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedorov sprawls well. Fedorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Fedorov. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.
King stuffs the takedown.
King fails with the takedown

and Fedorov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for King!

Fedorov wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fedorov.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Fedorov has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov controlling from mount.
King is trying to escape the mount.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King wants to hold on but Fedorov pushes him away.
Fedorov controlling from mount.

Fedorov stands up from mount. Strange move.

Fedorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fedorov controls the pace.
Fedorov thows a big elbow that misses.
Fedorov sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Fedorov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Fedorov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fedorov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fedorov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fedorov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Fedorov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amos Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Quirke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Quirke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Black
vs
Quirke

193 cm
20
290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

214 cm
27
281 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amos Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Quirke!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quirke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Amos Black has been cut.
Quirke lands with a nice body punch.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Quirke, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Quirke against the cage but Quirke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quirke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quirke connects with a jab.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quirke throws a shot to the body.
Black is breathing heavily.
Quirke lands a slapping body shot.
Quirke throws an uppercut from hell that sends Black clean off his feet! He's out cold! Quirke stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Quirke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Osada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Donovan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Osada
vs
Donovan

185 cm
20
195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
202 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Osada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Osada scores with a jab.
A low kick from Osada is predictable there
and Donovan counters with a thumping low kick.
Osada throws the kick towards the body but Donovan avoids it.
Donovan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Osada.
Donovan keeps Osada at a distance using the push kick.
Osada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donovan, right into the meat.
Osada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Donovan slips under a jab from Osada.
Kenichi Osada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan wants to clinch.
Donovan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donovan is looking to land body kicks.
Osada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Osada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donovan scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donovan.
Osada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donovan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donovan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Osada.
Donovan dodges the punch combination from Osada.
Donovan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Osada takes a step back to recover.
Osada just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Donovan.
Osada is breathing heavily.
Donovan scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donovan cracks the inside of Osada's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Donovan. Beautiful body shot.
Osada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donovan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Donovan. Beautiful body shot.
Donovan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osada. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osada swings widly with a right hand
letting Donovan counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donovan.
Donovan lands with a good body shot.
Osada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Osada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donovan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Osada rather than just go for the knockout.
Osada walks into a stiff left hand from Donovan.
Osada throws a body kick that misses.
Donovan lands a leg kick that knocks Osada off balance momentarily.
Donovan thuds his right hand into Osada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donovan checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Donovan.
Osada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donovan scores with a kick to the body.
Osada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donovan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Donovan lands a slapping body shot.
Osada has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donovan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donovan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Osada misses.
Donovan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osada's hands.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donovan.
Donovan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donovan cracks the inside of Osada's front leg.
Osada misses with an uppercut. Donovan saw that one coming.
Donovan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Donovan tenderised Osada's leg. Osada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donovan lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Donovan.
Donovan lands a nice hook to Osada's body. Osada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donovan lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan scores with a hook to the body. Osada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Osada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donovan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Osada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Osada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donovan.

Donovan clinches up against the cage.
Donovan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osada's face.

Donovan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donovan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donovan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Osada swings for the body but Donovan moves out of range.
Osada throws the left hand but Donovan avoids the punch easily.
Donovan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donovan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osada throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Osada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donovan lands a nice looking body shot.
Donovan throws a front kick that sends Osada stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Osada misses with a low kick.
Donovan punishes Osada's body with a nice straight punch.
Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Osada.
Donovan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osada misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Osada.
Donovan connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Donovan. Beautiful body shot.
Donovan scores with a leg kick.
Donovan lands with an uppercut that bounces Osada off the cage and back into rage.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osada manages to avoid it.
Osada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Osada motions for Donovan to come forward. Osada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Osada ducks right into an uppercut from Donovan.

Osada is rocked!
Donovan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Osada.
Oh Osada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pete Donovan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osada throws a poor cross that misses
and Donovan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osada misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donovan drops Osada with a naaaaasty hook - Osada is in real trouble here! Donovan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xhun Kawozinazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kawozinazaki
vs
Aurelio

190 cm
25
230 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
265 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xhun Kawozinazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawozinazaki fails with the takedown.

Aurelio forces Kawozinazaki back against the cage and clinches.
Aurelio lands with a left to the head.
Aurelio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Aurelio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawozinazaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aurelio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aurelio stuffs the takedown.

Kawozinazaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aurelio wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kawozinazaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Aurelio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aurelio wants to get back to his feet.

Kawozinazaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Aurelio pushes Kawozinazaki off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawozinazaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawozinazaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aurelio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawozinazaki somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xhun Kawozinazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurelio sizes up Kawozinazaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Xhun Kawozinazaki has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio scores with a kick to the body.
Kawozinazaki is breathing heavily.
Aurelio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawozinazaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawozinazaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aurelio but Aurelio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aurelio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Aurelio as he connects with a hook.
Aurelio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aurelio lands with an overhand left.

Kawozinazaki is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aurelio forces Kawozinazaki back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Kawozinazaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Aurelio.
Kawozinazaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Aurelio cracks Kawozinazaki with a nice body shot.

Aurelio drops Kawozinazaki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kawozinazaki is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Aurelio lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Kawozinazaki out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marcos Aurelio!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroyuki Miyasako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Istaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miyasako
vs
Istaz

169 cm
19
150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
153 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Miyasako!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Istaz!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Istaz.
Miyasako feints and then cracks Istaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Istaz down.
Miyasako lands a lovely overhand right.
Karl Istaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyasako slips under a jab.
Miyasako connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miyasako checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miyasako throws a leg kick which misses Istaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Istaz tries to avoid it.
Miyasako chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miyasako stuffs the takedown.
Istaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyasako.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Istaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyasako counters with an outside leg kick.
Miyasako connects with a leg kick. Istaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miyasako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Istaz looks gassed!
Miyasako throws a head kick that Istaz semi-blocks.
Istaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyasako thumps Istaz with a low kick.
Istaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miyasako sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Istaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miyasako makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miyasako connects with a solid leg kick.
Miyasako is looking to slow Istaz down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Miyasako there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Istaz takes one to the side of the head.
Hiroyuki Miyasako is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyasako jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miyasako connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Miyasako.
Miyasako lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Istaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Miyasako.
Miyasako cracks Istaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miyasako blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Istaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Istaz trying to land knees to the body.
Istaz misses with an elbow strike.
Miyasako on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Istaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miyasako lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Karl Istaz has been cut.
Miyasako lands a nice knee to the body.
Miyasako scores with a knee to the head.

Istaz is rocked!
Miyasako lands a damaging elbow.
Istaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Miyasako finish him?
Come on Miyasako - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Istaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyasako has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Istaz - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Miyasako, and another! Istaz is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Hiroyuki Miyasako!
Hiroyuki Miyasako retains his featherweight title!