Escape The Cage 8. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Seven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodriguez
vs
Seven

192 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

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, Alex Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Seven!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez forces Seven back against the cage and clinches.

Rodriguez has picked Seven up - he's going for a ride! Rodriguez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seven moves into full guard.
Seven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Seven manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Seven pushes him away.

Seven quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Seven but it's paid off an Rodriguez is forced to tap! Nice work by Seven.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Seven!
Patrick Seven gave a mention to GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takamoura Mamarou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Alvarado has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alvarado
vs
Mamarou

200 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
23
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takamoura Mamarou!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mamarou looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mamarou shoots for a takedown but Alvarado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamarou.
Alvarado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamarou momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamarou defends it nicely.

Alvarado has Mamarou up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarado slows down the pace here.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Mamarou is controlling him.
Alvarado looking for a takedown.
Alvarado stalling in the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Mamarou has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Mamarou has him pinned against the cage.
Mamarou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takamoura Mamarou.
Mamarou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarado prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Alvarado as the two fighters clinch.

Alvarado drags the fight down to the ground.
Alvarado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mamarou is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarado sits in half guard.
Alvarado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mamarou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Alvarado is working for a kimura but Mamarou is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamarou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarado.
Alvarado throwing shots but Mamarou is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alvarado tries to stand and escape but Mamarou is controlling the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvarado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamarou on the ground.
Alvarado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamarou is trying to get back to full guard.

Alvarado escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alvarado has managed to clinch.

Alvarado gets control of Mamarou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvarado will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mamarou looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarado looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamarou is trying to keep Alvarado in close.
Alvarado throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamarou wants to hit a switch here but Alvarado passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mamarou there!
Mamarou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mamarou to take his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alvarado's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Alvarado is punishing Mamarou with strikes - can he finish him?!
Alvarado throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Alvarado working for a choke but Mamarou is defending well.
Alvarado avoiding Mamarou 's attempts to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarado controlling the position well here. Mamarou rolled but Alvarado kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mamarou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mamarou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarado.
Alvarado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mamarou tries to avoid it but Alvarado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mamarou to the ground. Mamarou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Alvarado closes the distance and pushes Mamarou back into the cage.
Alvarado is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamarou prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado tries to pull guard but Mamarou won't allow it.
Mamarou has Alvarado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarado goes for a takedown attempt but Mamarou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mamarou shoots in for a double leg but Alvarado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarado misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamarou moves to clinch but Alvarado breaks away
and Alvarado counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarado.
Alvarado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Mamarou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mamarou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mamarou cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alvarado's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mamarou controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamarou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarado is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado is looking to improve his position but Mamarou isn't that keen on the idea.
Mamarou lands a heavy elbow.
Alvarado is desperately trying to improve his position but Mamarou has a good base and remains in mount.

Mamarou looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamarou trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Mamarou jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alvarado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alvarado and Mamarou has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mamarou is looking to take a break and control but Alvarado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado regains half guard.

Mamarou seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarado is looking to control Mamarou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarado avoid being mounted?
Alvarado wants to improve his position but Mamarou is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado trying to control from the bottom.
Mamarou is looking to take a break and control but Alvarado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mamarou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarado is just riding it out for now. Mamarou eventually gives up the hold.
Mamarou is trying to control. Alvarado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamarou is just content to waste time from the top position. Alvarado takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alvarado has control of Mamarou's left arm, preventing Mamarou from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takamoura Mamarou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alvarado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Alvarado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamarou slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarado tries for a takedown but Mamarou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Mamarou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarado sprawls well initially but Mamarou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mamarou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarado.
Mamarou wants to control from the top but Alvarado keeps moving.
Alvarado trying to keep a closed guard but Mamarou is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarado holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamarou looking to pass the guard.
Alvarado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamarou wants to stand but Alvarado is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Alvarado wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Alvarado clinches up against the cage.
Alvarado prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarado is trying to push Mamarou away but Mamarou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamarou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Alvarado to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado goes for a takedown attempt but Mamarou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alvarado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mamarou up against the cage.
Alvarado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to push Mamarou away but Mamarou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Mamarou gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mamarou trying to control but Alvarado is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Alvarado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Alvarado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamarou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamarou passes into half guard.
Mamarou wants to control but Alvarado is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamarou is thwarting Alvarado's attempts to control the position.
Mamarou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Mamarou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamarou stops Alvarado from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Mamarou seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takamoura Mamarou.
I think Mamarou 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takamoura Mamarou!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Rod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Skrillex - Ruffneck . Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Frank Mir acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Rod
vs
Mir

190 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocko Rod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rod throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
Rod misses with an uppercut. Mir saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Rod blocks the leg kick.
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rod.
Rod is breathing heavily.
Rod throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Mir misses.
Rod checks a leg kick.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rod.
Rod misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rod tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mir throws a front kick aimed at Rod's knee but Rod avoids it well.
Rod checks a leg kick.
Rod checks a low kick from Mir.
Mir misses with a leg kick.
Rod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mir counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir throws a leg kick but Rod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mir lands a leg kick that knocks Rod off balance momentarily.
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mir tries to score with a low kick but Rod moves his leg out of the way.
Rod looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Rod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Rod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mir tries a low kick but Rod avoids it.
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mir throws a leg kick but Rod checks it.
Mir moves away from the strike by Rod.
Rod checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rod checks the leg kick.
Mir throws a leg kick but Rod checks it.
Rod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rod throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mir counters with a low kick, right behind Rod 's knee.

Mir drives through and clinches with Rod against the cage.

Rod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocko Rod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mir tried to score with a low kick but Rod checks it.
Mir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rod is out of range and Mir settles back down.
Rod misses with an uppercut

and Mir counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir managing to block the knees to the body from Rod.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rod jumps guard and drags Mir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rod working a defensive guard here.
Rod is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rocko Rod.
Mir throws a low kick but Rod avoids it.
Mir tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rod is able to avoid easily.
Mir slips a jab and a cross from Rod.
Mir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mir throws a solid leg kick but Rod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mir.
Rod misses with a combination
and Mir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rod's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Mir tries to clinch but Rod moves out of range.
Rod misses with a double jab.
Rod 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.

Rod tries to keep at a distance but Mir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mir can't break the clinch.
Mir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rod just stands there and leans against the cage.

Rod gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mir regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rod preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rod swats away the attempt to clinch by Mir.
No joy there for Rod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mir throws a leg kick but Rod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mir slips a jab from Rod.
Rod misses with a combination
and Mir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rod's knee momentarily.
Mir wants to slow Rod down by chopping away at his legs.
Mir throws a low kick but Rod avoids it.
Mir throws a chopping leg kick but Rod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rod swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mir counters with a leg kick.
Mir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rod is out of range and Mir settles back down.
Mir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rod.
Mir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rod checks a leg kick nicely.
Mir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Rod misses with a double jab.
Mir tries to clinch up but Rod circles away and keeps his distance.
Mir tries to clinch there but Rod circles away.
Mir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mir throws a leg kick but Rod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rod checks the leg kick.
Rod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mir defending well as Rod loads up on a big left hand.
Rod falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Mir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rod's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Rod blocks a leg kick.
Mir throws a leg kick but Rod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mir throws a leg kick but Rod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rod misses with a lunging right hand
and Mir counters with a thumping low kick.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Rod blocks a low kick nicely.
Mir wants to clinch up but Rod keeps it at a distance.
Rod throws a combination that misses

and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rod has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rod slowing the pace effectively.

Rod manages to pull guard.
Rod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rod working a defensive guard but Mir manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rod wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rod is trying to control Mir's posture but Mir avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rod is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rod bucks up and tries to throw Mir off but instead Mir has got his back!
Mir avoiding Rod 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mir counters with a good low kick that Rod was not able to check.
Mir throws a leg kick but Rod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mir counters with an inside leg kick.
Mir tries to score with a low kick but Rod moves his leg out of the way.
Mir throws out a leg kick but Rod moves out of range and Mir only half commits.
Rod checks a low kick from Mir.
Rod misses with a wild body shot.
Mir throws a low kick but Rod moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mir fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rod checks it well.
Mir tries to score with a low kick but Rod moves his leg out of the way.
Mir swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir tries to clinch up but Rod circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocko Rod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rod looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Mir wants to clinch.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Rod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rod swings widly with a right hand
and Mir counters with an outside leg kick.
Mir moves in looking to clinch but Rod pushes him off.
Mir throws a leg kick but Rod moved away.
Rod swinging wildly here.
Rod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mir throws a low kick but Rod moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rod swings for the body but Mir moves out of range.
Rod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mir is looking to clinch but Rod is avoiding it.
Rod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Rod.
Mir tries to work over Rod's front leg with a kick but Rod checks it.
Rod checks a low kick from Mir.
Rod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Rod.
Mir tried to score with a low kick but Rod checks it.
Mir slips a straight right by Rod.
Rod misses with a wild body shot.
Rod misses with a body shot.
Mir throws out a leg kick but Rod moves out of range and Mir only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rod throws a body punch but Mir moves out of range.
Rod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mir counters with an outside leg kick.
Frank Mir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mir counters with an inside leg kick.
Rod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mir counters with an inside leg kick.
Rod throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
Rod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Rod works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rod controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Rocko Rod wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mir.
Mir dodges the punch combination from Rod.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Rod.
Rod misses with a combination

and Mir moves into the clinch.
Mir tries to stall but Rod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rod pulls guard.
Rocko Rod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rod wants to get back to his feet but Mir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocko Rod.
I think Mir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Mir!
A very excited looking Frank Mir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Hendi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yang has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kim Hendi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hendi
vs
Yang

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Hendi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Yang!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yang tries to avoid it but Hendi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yang to the ground. Yang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendi needs to keep his hands up - Yang had a free shot at his head there.
Yang slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yang checks a leg kick.
Hendi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yang can pounce on him.
Hendi lands a slapping body shot.

Hendi clinches up with Yang and pushes him back against the cage.

Yang successfully pulls guard.
Yang pulls Hendi in to control the position.
Hendi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yang wants to stand and escape but Hendi is having none of it.

Hendi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang misses with a head kick.
Yang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendi's waist but Hendi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yang off to one side.
Hendi wants to clinch up but Yang keeps it at a distance.
Hendi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yang tries to clinch up
and Hendi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yang throws a head kick that misses.
Hendi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yang is fending him off so far but Hendi persists. Nope, Yang circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Hendi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Yang clinches up with Hendi and pushes him back against the cage.

Yang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hendi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yang. Yang obviously looking to wear him down.
Yang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang tries to land a front kick but Hendi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hendi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yang counters with a good low kick that Hendi was not able to check.

Yang drives through with a takedown into Hendi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yang looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendi has his hands on Yang's head, controlling the position.
Hendi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendi, not yet.

Yang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendi, up you get!
Yang throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hendi.
Yang shoots in looking for a takedown but Hendi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendi is looking to clinch but Yang is avoiding it.
Hendi dives in and grabs Yang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yang pushes down on Hendi's head and hops out.
Hendi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yang.
Yang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hendi takes a step back to recover.
Yang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yang swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Hendi. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yang lands a two punch combo.
Yang leaves Hendi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hendi moves out of range as Yang throws a body kick.
Yang tries to clinch up but Hendi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hendi enables Yang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hendi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang wants to control from the top but Hendi keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hendi has momentary wrist control but Yang slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Yang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hendi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yang.
Yang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yang tries to clinch up.
Yang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kim Hendi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendi leaves Yang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danny Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hendi is trying to defend but Yang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hendi is trying to stand back up but Yang is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yang throwing shots but Hendi is blocking nicely.
Yang is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are battling for position here. Hendi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hendi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hendi is trying to keep Yang in close.
Yang tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendi is retaining full guard.
Yang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yang stops Hendi from standing up.
Yang is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendi has wrist control.

Hendi has his foot on Yang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yang works his way back into a safe position though.
Yang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yang is in close to Hendi's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang wants to control from the top but Hendi keeps moving.
Yang works over Hendi with some ground and pound from guard.
Hendi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yang postures up in Hendi's guard and throws a big left but Hendi blocks it.
Hendi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hendi wants to sweep here but Yang controlling him for the moment.
Hendi keeping moving, preventing Yang from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang lands a couple of digs.
Yang with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hendi is looking for a triangle here but Yang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Yang lands a nice forearm strike.
Yang landing strikes.
Yang working the ground and pound but Hendi is defending the strikes.
Danny Yang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hendi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Check out the look on Yang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang lands an elbow.
Hendi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yang working the ground and pound.
Hendi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Yang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hendi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Yang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yang is looking to take a break and control but Hendi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yang scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Yang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Yang throws a head kick but Hendi moves out of range.
Yang throws a head kick that Hendi semi-blocks.
Hendi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yang.
Yang scores with a sloppy right hand. Hendi should have avoided that one.
Yang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hendi is out of range and Yang settles back down.

Hendi pushes Yang up against the cage in a clinch.

Hendi pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yang forces his way into half guard.
Hendi tries to kick Yang off but Yang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hendi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hendi is looking to get to half guard.
Yang with a couple of short strikes.
Hendi tries to hold on but Yang postures up.
Yang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yang looking to finish Hendi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hendi!
Yang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Yang.

Hendi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yang raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Hendi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yang raining down shots from the mount!
Hendi is looking to get to half guard.
Hendi wants to control but Yang is having none of it.
Hendi seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yang has hold of Hendi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hendi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yang cracks Hendi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Hendi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yang lands a nice shot to the head.
Yang scoring with strikes but Hendi is staying in there.
Yang cracks Hendi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yang unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hendi wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Yang celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Yang!
Danny Yang really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kick Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nick Diaz enters the cage!

Ass
vs
Diaz

170 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kick Ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass lands a jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Ass circles away and keeps his distance.
Ass shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ass misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Ass avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ass circles away.

Ass moves into the clinch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Ass controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ass blocks an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Ass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kick Ass. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ass closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ass is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ass slowing the pace effectively.
Ass tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ass's elbow.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Ass avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Ass has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ass circles away.
Diaz cracks Ass with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ass takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ass's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Ass blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Ass wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ass prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Ass tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Ass drops back down to his feet.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ass prevents a body shot from Diaz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.

Ass drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz wants to stand but Ass is controlling his posture from full guard.

Diaz stands up and waves to Ass to follow him.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ass circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Ass avoids nicely.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ass counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz tries to circle away but Ass has him pinned against the cage.

Ass jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz preventing the sweep.

Ass pushes Diaz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ass shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Ass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ass shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kick Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Ass circles away.

Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Ass has Diaz pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to work over Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ass is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nick Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Ass avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ass is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Ass takes a shot to the head.
Ass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
Ass scores with a shoulder strike.
Ass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kick Ass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to work over Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Ass controls the action.
Ass blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Ass wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Ass tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Ass can't break the clinch.
Ass blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz is working Ass over against the cage.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ass controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Ass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ass wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ass is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz tries to work over Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Ass has the dominant position.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Ass controls the action.

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

and Ass counters by clinching up.
Ass being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz wants to break free but Ass has control.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ass backwards.
Ass is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ass as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Diaz tries to break free but Ass pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz prevents Ass from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Ass blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Ass prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ass drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ass keeps the fight on the outside.
Ass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Diaz clinches up with Ass and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Ass controls the action.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Ass controls the action.
Ass goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz 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.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz tries to clinch but Ass is having none of it.
Ass circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ass counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Diaz looks to clinch

and Ass moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Ass avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ass.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Ass has the dominant position.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Ass avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Ass stalling the fight.
Ass tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Ass avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Ass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Diaz tries a body shot but Ass blocks it.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Ass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ass controls his hands.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nick Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Ass is avoiding it.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch

and Ass decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ass stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz wants to clinch

and Ass counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Ass controls the action.
Ass drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kick Ass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ass prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries to work over Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ass controls his hands.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz tries to work over Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ass is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Ass is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Ass controls the action.
Ass tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ass prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ass's elbow.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Ass is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Ass controls the action.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Ass is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ass controls his hands.
Diaz tries to stall but Ass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Diaz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ass is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diaz to the mat. Diaz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ass might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ass won't allow Diaz 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.

Diaz has his feet on Ass's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Ass tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hurley Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen From First To Last - Note To Self as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dan Hardy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hardy
vs
Rodriguez

182 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

194 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hurley Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurley Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez drops Hardy with a beautiful combination! Hardy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodriguez is looking for the KO!

Hardy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy leaves his chin hanging out and Rodriguez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hardy crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurley Rodriguez!
A relieved looking Hurley Rodriguez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junko Hatoru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Aldo
vs
Hatoru

180 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junko Hatoru!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a right hand that Hatoru ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatoru also avoids with ease.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo lands with a hook. Hatoru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hatoru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hatoru throws a one two combo.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hatoru counters by moving into the clinch.
Hatoru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatoru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hatoru prevents Aldo from breaking the clinch.
Aldo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hatoru has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hatoru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Hatoru keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Hatoru.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatoru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Hatoru lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
Hatoru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hatoru lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hatoru just leaning against Aldo, taking a breather.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hatoru has double underhooks.
Hatoru lands a right hand.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Hatoru stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hatoru.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Hatoru is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Hatoru keeps him there for the moment.
Hatoru scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hatoru landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Hatoru has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Hatoru on the inside.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hatoru has double underhooks.
Hatoru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hatoru has double underhooks.
Hatoru misses with a body punch.
Hatoru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
A body shot lands from Hatoru.
Aldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hatoru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Aldo is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Hatoru.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hatoru lands a body punch.
Aldo is trying to break free.
Hatoru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatoru creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aldo's defenses.
Hatoru has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Hatoru has the dominant position.
Hatoru lands a shoulder strike.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Hatoru keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hatoru.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Hatoru has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hatoru.
Aldo is trying to break free.
A short right from Hatoru.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hatoru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hatoru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Hatoru is controlling the position.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Hatoru as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatoru lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatoru stalls.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Hatoru is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junko Hatoru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Aldo'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.

Aldo misses with an uppercut. Hatoru saw that one coming.

Hatoru moves into the clinch.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Aldo is trying to push Hatoru away but Hatoru has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hatoru has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hatoru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Hatoru keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo tries to circle away but Hatoru has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatoru.
Aldo looking for a takedown.
Hatoru prevents Aldo from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Hatoru is controlling the position.
Aldo takes an elbow to the temple.

Aldo tumbles to the floor! Hatoru threw a big shot that dropped him and now Hatoru is on top looking to finish! Aldo has guard but can he survive?!

Aldo is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hatoru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Aldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hatoru gets to his feet - Aldo follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatoru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatoru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Hatoru misses with a series of wild punches.

Hatoru drives through and clinches with Aldo against the cage.
Hatoru working Aldo over with knees to the body.
Hatoru content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hatoru prevents Aldo from breaking the clinch.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hatoru lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hatoru.
Aldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Aldo is trying to break free.
Hatoru lands an uppercut.
Hatoru is working Aldo over against the cage.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hatoru.

Jose Aldo's cut is getting worse.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru pushes Aldo against the cage. Hatoru is working some dirty boxing. Hatoru pushes off with a quick right hook! Aldo goes down! Aldo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hatoru moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junko Hatoru!
Junko Hatoru thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wojciech Cejrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cejrowski comes to the cage accompanied by Eto Kavkaz. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cejrowski
vs
Hagen

183 cm
26
183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wojciech Cejrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen scores with a spinning back kick!
Cejrowski shoots and misses
letting Hagen counter with a right hand.

Hagen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hagen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagen content to control rather than advance.
Cejrowski tries to get to full guard but Hagen has control of the leg.
Hagen trying to pass the guard but Cejrowski defending well.
Well, if Hagen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cejrowski is refusing to be controlled, as Hagen sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Hagen.
Hagen misses with a body shot.
Hagen looks to land a right hand but Cejrowski moved out of range.
Cejrowski tries for a takedown but Hagen circles away easily

and Hagen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cejrowski won't be happy with that.
Hagen trying to control the position but Cejrowski is working away.
Hagen controls the position.
Cejrowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hagen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagen lands with a punch from half guard.
Hagen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen prevents Cejrowski from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hagen in particular looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hagen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hagen not doing much here.

Cejrowski actively working from the bottom here.

Hagen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cejrowski is just riding it out for now. Hagen eventually gives up the hold.
Cejrowski trying to get back to full guard but Hagen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cejrowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cejrowski is breathing heavily.
Hagen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hagen controlling the pace for now.
Cejrowski is bucking up trying to escape but Hagen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Cejrowski is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hagen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cejrowski badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hagen around the waist but Hagen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hagen is the winner by TKO! Hagen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Hagen!
Tom Hagen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.