Rivals TV IV: Short vs. Manuel PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Duxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harris
vs
Duxe

173 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Duxe!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duxe feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.

Duxe lands a left and a right that send Harris crashing to the mat, dazed. Duxe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duxe stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Duxe, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Duxe against the cage but Duxe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duxe misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duxe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Duxe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duxe lands a hook that stumbles Harris back into the cage. Duxe follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Harris to the canvas! Duxe pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Harris has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Duxe!

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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 Ryu Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dillon (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.

Takeshi
vs
Dillon

178 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon throws a combination. Takeshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dillon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Takeshi misses with a head kick.
Dillon looks to land a combination but Takeshi avoids it well.
Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Takeshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Dillon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillon circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi misses with a head kick.
Takeshi moves in looking to clinch but Dillon pushes him off.
Dillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryu Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeshi throws a combination that misses
and Dillon counters with a left and a right that stings Takeshi.
Takeshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dillon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dillon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takeshi - the referee stops the clock and Dillon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takeshi. Dillon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takeshi thuds his shin into the meat of Dillon's side.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Dillon moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon misses the shot to the body.
Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from Takeshi.
Takeshi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head kick misses from Takeshi.
Takeshi swinging wildly here.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Dillon moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dillon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takeshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Takeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Dillon misses.
Dillon takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Ben Dillon has been cut.
Dillon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takeshi throws a head kick but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takeshi at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi drops his hands momentarily and Dillon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takeshi lands a head kick!

Dillon is rocked!
Takeshi throws a head kick but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeshi finish him?
Dillon blocks a head kick by Takeshi.
Dillon gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryu Takeshi!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raviel Mutoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raviel Mutoh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Paul
vs
Mutoh

198 cm
20
227 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raviel Mutoh!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutoh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
Paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Mutoh circles away.

Mutoh looking to score a takedown here. Paul is defending well but Mutoh drives through and ends up in Paul's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mutoh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mutoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutoh is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutoh preventing the sweep.
Mutoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Paul is working an open guard so Mutoh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mutoh fails with the takedown.
Paul tries to clinch but Mutoh moves out of range.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Mutoh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raviel Mutoh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mutoh is defended easily by Paul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutoh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paul is fending him off so far but Mutoh persists. Nope, Paul circles away and we're back to standing.

Mutoh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paul tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mutoh is in Paul's guard.
Paul is trying to keep Mutoh in close.
Paul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mutoh controls the pace.
Mutoh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutoh wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Mutoh landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutoh with a nice head shot there.
Mutoh pushing down on Paul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paul has hold of Mutoh's hands but Mutoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mutoh working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mutoh manages to pass to mount!
Paul is bucking up trying to escape but Mutoh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mutoh lands a big shot there that rocks Paul but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mutoh looking to control but Paul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mutoh content just to control the position here.
Mutoh unloading with bombs!

It looks like John Paul has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutoh unloading with bombs!

Paul is rocked!

John Paul's cut is getting worse.
Mutoh lands a big elbow.
Oh Paul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutoh drops a big elbow. That's hurt Paul! More shots from Mutoh and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raviel Mutoh!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Darude- Sandstorm. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Diaz
vs
Terry

189 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Terry!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz moves into the clinch.
Terry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Terry tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Terry drops back down to his feet.
Diaz lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Dave Terry has been cut.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz dives in and grabs Terry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Terry pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Terry does no damage.
Terry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terry wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz rushes Terry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terry.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Terry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Terry fails to land with a series of punches.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Terry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Terry won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Terry trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Terry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Terry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Terry pushes him off.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terry but Terry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Terry misses.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Terry circles away easily

and Terry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Terry.
Come on Terry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Terry keeps it at a distance.
Terry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Terry circles away.
Hendo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terry tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Terry shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Terry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Terry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terry doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.

Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendo Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Terry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Terry swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.

Diaz drives through and clinches with Terry against the cage.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Terry pulls guard successfully.
Diaz wants to stand but Terry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Terry wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz won't allow Terry to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Terry is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Terry is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Terry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz postures up in Terry's guard and throws a big left but Terry blocks it.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Terry won't let him.
Terry wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Terry is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Terry, up you get!
Terry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Terry somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Terry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Terry has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Terry can't break the clinch.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Terry avoids it well.
Terry leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Terry up against the cage.
Terry has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Terry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lunges at Terry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terry's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Terry is out of range.
Hendo Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Terry throws a one two combo.
Terry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hendo Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Terry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Terry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Terry counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Terry stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terry throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Terry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Terry persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Diaz clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Terry.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Terry is avoiding it.
Terry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Terry moves into the clinch.
Terry blocks the elbow strike.
Terry is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Terry circles away and keeps his distance.
Terry tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Terry circles away from the clinch attempt

and Terry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.

Terry is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz pushes Terry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Terry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dave Terry has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Terry advances nicely into full mount.
Terry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Terry isn't that keen on the idea.
Hendo Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Terry is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
Terry throws some wild stikes that Diaz manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terry throwing strikes but Diaz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Terry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Terry eventually gives up the hold.
Terry works his way into side control.
Dave Terry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Terry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Diaz!
Hendo Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simija Nomurokai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfe Levitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nomurokai
vs
Levitt

188 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
230 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simija Nomurokai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wolfe Levitt!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Levitt tries to sprawl but Nomurokai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nomurokai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Levitt's thigh. Levitt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Levitt can't keep his opponent in guard - Nomurokai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nomurokai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Nomurokai is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levitt looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomurokai content to control rather than advance.
Nomurokai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Nomurokai seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Simija Nomurokai wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Nomurokai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Levitt to the ground. Nomurokai is now in Levitt's guard.
Nomurokai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nomurokai could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nomurokai tries to free his leg and advance position but Levitt is retaining full guard.
Nomurokai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Simija Nomurokai just wasn't active enough.
Levitt misses with the combination.

Levitt has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nomurokai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nomurokai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Levitt won't allow Nomurokai to sweep him here.
Nomurokai pulls Levitt in close to his closed guard and prevents Levitt from doing any damage or advancing position.

Nomurokai pushes a forearm under Levitt's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Levitt is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simija Nomurokai!
Simija Nomurokai gave a mention to Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Souwer (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.

Bass
vs
Souwer

187 cm
21
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Souwer!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souwer scores with a punch to the head.
Souwer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souwer leaves Bass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Souwer stuffs the takedown attempt from Bass. Bass gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuck Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass tries for a takedown but Souwer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souwer lands a slapping body shot.
Souwer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bass.
Bass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bass shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bass misses with a hook. Souwer ducked under it nicely.
Bass throws a wild body kick that Souwer sees coming a mile off.
Bass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souwer's waist but Souwer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bass off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souwer checks a low kick from Bass.
Bass walks into a jab.
Bass walks into a stiff left hand from Souwer.
Souwer connects with the punch.
Bass throws a sloppy head kick and Souwer moves out of range easily.
Bass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tony Souwer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bass shoots in looking for a takedown. Souwer tries to sprawl out of it but Bass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Souwer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bass is breathing heavily.
Bass throws a combination that misses
and Souwer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Souwer lands.
Bass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Souwer coming out on top.
Souwer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bass momentarily.
Bass tries to clinch up but Souwer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bass takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Souwer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Souwer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Souwer, as that shot connected.
Bass takes one to the side of the head.
Bass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souwer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bass somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Souwer as he connects with a hook.
Bass shoots in but no luck this time.
Bass has a takedown stuffed.
Souwer thuds his right hand into Bass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souwer tests Bass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Souwer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bass had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Souwer defends it nicely.
Souwer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souwer scores with a punch to the head.
Bass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souwer sprawls well. Souwer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bass gets slowly back to his feet.
Bass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Souwer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass misses with a series of wild punches.
Bass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Souwer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bass under the eye.
Souwer lands a jab to the head.
Souwer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bass on the side of the head.
Bass tries for a takedown but Souwer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souwer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bass.
Souwer connects with a crisp jab.
Souwer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souwer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bass. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Donk. Souwer catches Bass right on the button with a cross.
Souwer sizes up Bass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Souwer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Souwer cracks Bass with an open hand slap.
Souwer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Souwer.
Souwer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Souwer punishes Bass's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Souwer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Souwer.
Bass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souwer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souwer scores with a nice right hand.
Bass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souwer counters with a straight right hand.
Bass shoots in looking for a takedown but Souwer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bass shoots in for a double leg but Souwer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Souwer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Souwer finds it's way round the side to connect with Bass's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souwer tries to avoid it but Bass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souwer to the ground. Souwer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souwer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Souwer finds it's target.
Souwer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Souwer's corner calls for a 1-2. Souwer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Souwer connects with a looping right hand.
Bass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Souwer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souwer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Souwer with a jab.
Chuck Bass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souwer lands with a right hand.
Bass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Souwer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bass scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Bass.
Jab from Souwer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souwer lands a right hook to the body.
Souwer cracks Bass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Bass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souwer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souwer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bass avoids the attempt from Souwer to control.
Bass working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Souwer tries to hold on but Bass pushes him away.
Bass landing strikes from the mount.
Souwer tries to hold on but Bass pushes him away.
Bass prevents Souwer from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bass with good strikes from the mount here!
Bass thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Souwer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Souwer taking shots to the head.
Bass looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bass lands a heavy elbow.
Bass has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Souwer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Souwer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bass trying to control but Souwer is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Bass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Souwer hang on?
Bass has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Souwer's face.
Bass is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bass looking to control but Souwer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Souwer is working to get back to half guard.
Bass landing strikes from the mount and Souwer is in trouble!
Bass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Souwer is looking to escape.
Souwer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souwer can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Bass dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bass fails with the takedown.
Souwer slaps away a takedown attempt from Bass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bass fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Souwer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bass tries to clinch but Souwer is having none of it.
Souwer slaps away a takedown attempt from Bass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souwer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bass has time to react.
Nice jab there from Souwer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Souwer swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souwer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Souwer cracks a nice hook into Bass's ribs.
Bass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tony Souwer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souwer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souwer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bass in his tracks.
Bass misses with a double jab
letting Souwer counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Souwer.
Bass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souwer avoids it really well and circles away.
Souwer scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souwer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Souwer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Souwer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Souwer leaves Bass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Souwer tests Bass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souwer as he avoids it easily.
Souwer scores with a body shot.
Souwer lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souwer throws a shot to the body.
Bass walks into a jab.
Souwer thuds a left hand into Bass's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souwer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bass misses with a takedown
and Souwer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Souwer lands a lovely overhand right.
Souwer throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Souwer does it's job there.
Souwer lands with a right hand.
Souwer cracks Bass with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Souwer does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Souwer.
Bass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souwer tries to avoid it but Bass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souwer to the ground. Souwer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souwer cracks Bass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souwer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Souwer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bass shoots in for a double leg but Souwer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bass shoots in but Souwer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from Souwer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souwer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souwer connects with a body shot that sends Bass's belly button to the back.
Bass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Souwer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Souwer 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Souwer!
After winning the bout, Tony Souwer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Silva
vs
Schilling

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luis Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Schilling waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Silva. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Silva to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Silva is rocked!
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Schilling passes into half guard.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Schilling decides to stand and escape the position.
Schilling looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Schilling backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Silva's temple! It sends Silva violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Schilling celebrates and the doctors try to help Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ben Schilling!
Ben Schilling very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris To Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel comes into a darkened arena with his song building.
Seek and Destroy – Metallica Song Lyrics
target=blank>Seek and Destroy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jon Manuel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

To Short
vs
Manuel

168 cm
23
159 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)
Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris To Short !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
To Short misses with a takedown
and Manuel counters with a two punch combo.
To Short moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.

To Short pushes Manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
To Short goes for a takedown attempt but Manuel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
To Short looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manuel is fending him off so far but To Short persists. Nope, Manuel circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris To Short . That's going to take a lot out of him.
To Short shoots in but no luck this time.
To Short tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
To Short wants to clinch up but Manuel keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel. Those never looked like landing.
To Short tries to clinch up
and Manuel counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
To Short showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manuel.

To Short dives in and scores a takedown into Manuel's guard.
To Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
To Short throws a big elbow that misses.
To Short is looking to work some ground and pound but Manuel has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Short trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
To Short working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

To Short is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells To Short 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
To Short throws a strike but Manuel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now To Short is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as To Short accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Manuel has his feet on To Short 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
To Short throws a head kick but Manuel moves out of range.
To Short tries to clinch but Manuel is having none of it.

To Short has managed to clinch.
Manuel blocks a body shot from To Short .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
To Short lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
To Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manuel avoids it.
To Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jon Manuel has been cut.
Manuel is pressed up against the cage. To Short has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manuel down to the mat. Manuel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manuel swats away the attempt to clinch by To Short .
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but To Short bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
To Short doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manuel counters with a three punch combo that has To Short backing up. To Short nods at Manuel to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

To Short closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris To Short dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Manuel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

To Short gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manuel counters with a one-two to the body.
To Short moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
To Short is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
To Short tries for a takedown but Manuel circles away easily
and Manuel counters with a two punch combo.
To Short is looking to clinch but Manuel is avoiding it.
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but To Short bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manuel keeps the fight on the outside.
Manuel stuffs the takedown attempt from To Short . To Short gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris To Short . That's going to take a lot out of him.
To Short fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manuel avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
To Short wants to clinch but Manuel slips to the side
and Manuel counters with a series of strikes. To Short will be more careful next time no doubt.
To Short is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
To Short misses with a head kick.
To Short is looking to clinch.

To Short closes the distance and clinches.
To Short goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
To Short lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel avoiding damage as To Short throws knees to the body.
Manuel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
To Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manuel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Short holding his opponent close, against the cage.
To Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manuel blocks it with crossed arms.
To Short tries to score a body lock takedown but Manuel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
To Short tries to pull guard but Manuel holds him up against the cage and eventually To Short drops back down to his feet.
To Short pressing his opponent against the cage.
To Short misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Short looks to throw an elbow but misses.

To Short tightens his grip and picks Manuel up, before dumping him to the ground. Manuel manages to land in guard.
To Short throws a strike but Manuel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but To Short is retaining full guard.
Manuel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
To Short parries the strikes from Manuel easily there. Manuel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable To Short to escape.
To Short tries to improve position but can't.
To Short prevents Manuel from moving into mount.
To Short throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
To Short manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
To Short is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
To Short looks to land a strike but Manuel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

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

To Short escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manuel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
To Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manuel pushing down on To Short 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel is thwarting To Short 's attempts to control the position.
Manuel trying to mount his opponent but To Short defends it.
Manuel passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris To Short dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Manuel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

To Short shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manuel counters with a one-two to the body.
Manuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from To Short .

To Short closes the distance and pushes Manuel back into the cage.
To Short tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manuel smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris To Short . That's going to take a lot out of him.
To Short shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manuel pinned against the cage. Manuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
To Short fails in his attempt to clinch.
To Short tries to clinch but Manuel moves away
and To Short takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
To Short throws a body kick that misses.
Manuel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manuel swats away the attempt to clinch by To Short .
To Short fails with a takedown attempt.
To Short throws a head kick but Manuel moves out of range.

To Short gets a double leg takedown into Manuel's guard.
Manuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
To Short postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Short throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manuel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

To Short drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manuel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manuel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manuel!
Manuel tries to score with some ground and pound. To Short controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Manuel tries to score with some ground and pound. To Short controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
To Short gets back to half guard.
Manuel trying to mount his opponent but To Short defends it.
Manuel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manuel prevents To Short from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
To Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
To Short is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manuel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manuel's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Short throws strikes from the back but Manuel rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Manuel.
To Short trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
To Short scoring with some ground and pound.
To Short has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manuel keeping moving, preventing To Short from controlling successfully.
To Short postures up in Manuel's guard and throws a big left but Manuel blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

To Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manuel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from To Short .
To Short throwing strikes but missing.
Manuel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with To Short . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel keeping moving, preventing To Short from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris To Short clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Manuel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

To Short gets in close and instigates a clinch.
To Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manuel prevents the takedown attempt.
To Short throws a knee to the head but misses.

To Short tightens his grip and picks Manuel up, before dumping him to the ground. Manuel manages to land in guard.
To Short throwing strikes but missing.
To Short controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Manuel pushes To Short off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel keeps the fight on the outside.
To Short goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
To Short fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

To Short fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manuel, pushing him back against the cage.
To Short wants a takedown.
Manuel avoiding damage.

To Short escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Short tries to clinch up but Manuel circles away and keeps his distance.
To Short doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuel circles away.

To Short has managed to clinch.
Manuel stalling in the clinch but To Short improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from To Short .
Manuel trying to control the position but instead, To Short has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manuel into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
To Short is struggling to control the position.
To Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Jon Manuel's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Short has Manuel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manuel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris To Short . That's going to take a lot out of him.
To Short is trying to drag Manuel to the mat but Manuel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manuel slows down the pace here.
To Short goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manuel prevents it.
Chris To Short has scored more points in the clinch so far.
To Short throws a punch but it's blocked by Manuel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manuel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

To Short escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
To Short tries to clinch up but Manuel circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
To Short with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manuel counters with a three punch combo that has To Short backing up. To Short nods at Manuel to acknowledge the strikes.
Chris To Short is winning the standup battle so far.

To Short drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
To Short postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris To Short had his way with Jon Manuel in that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Manuel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - To Short looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
To Short wants to clinch.
Manuel avoids the head kick by To Short .
To Short misses with a leg kick.
To Short is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manuel can do to turn this around?
To Short lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

To Short gets the takedown into side control.
Manuel is trying to escape the position but To Short is controlling the position.

To Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
To Short tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
To Short throwing shots but missing, from side control.
To Short sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manuel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
To Short fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chris To Short overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
To Short postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

To Short tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no To Short has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

To Short is trying to get an arm triangle but Manuel is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
To Short working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
To Short prevents Manuel from escaping the position.
Manuel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
To Short sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manuel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
To Short working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
To Short misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from To Short are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
To Short throws a strike aimed at the side of Manuel's head but Manuel avoids it well.
To Short trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
To Short throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris To Short showed his dominance in that final round.
Well To Short has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris To Short !
Chris To Short retains his lightweight title!
Chris To Short very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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