RR11 - Pluto vs Ritch PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Nye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serga Magged (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.

Nye
vs
Magged

190 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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, Bill Nye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serga Magged!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magged shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nye as he avoids it easily.
Nye could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magged fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magged doesn't manage to clinch there - Nye circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magged.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serga Magged.

Magged rushes Nye and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Magged jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nye walks away with a smile on his face. Magged gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Magged moves into the clinch.
Magged lands an elbow that stopped Nye in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Bill Nye has been cut.

Magged's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magged throws a head kick but Nye moves out of range.
Nye misses with a takedown attempt - Magged sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magged pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serga Magged seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Magged clinches with his opponent.

Magged ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magged no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Nye has gone for a leg lock! Magged slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nye's guard.
Magged is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magged stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nye swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magged content to stall in guard here.
Nye keeping moving, preventing Magged from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Serga Magged was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Magged dives in and grabs Nye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nye pushes down on Magged's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye shoots for a takedown but Magged saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magged looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magged changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nye tries to avoid it but Magged manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nye to the ground. Nye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Nye or perhaps it was just good defense by Magged which made him look bad.
Magged closes the distance and clinches up with Nye, looking for a takedown. Magged pushes Nye against the ropes but Nye circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magged shoots in but Nye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magged looks gassed!
Nye stuffs the takedown attempt from Magged. Magged gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magged's waist but Magged gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nye off to one side.
Nye misses with a takedown attempt - Magged sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magged wants to clinch.
Magged fakes the leg kick and cracks Nye in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magged looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nye fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serga Magged dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Nye's cut.
That's time! Nye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Magged closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nye circles away.
Magged changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nye tries to avoid it but Magged manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nye to the ground. Nye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magged stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nye.
Nye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Nye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nye stuffs the takedown attempt from Magged. Magged gets slowly back to his feet.
Nye takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye avoids the head kick by Magged.
Magged is looking to clinch.
Magged tries to clinch but Nye moves out of range.
No luck for Nye with that takedown attempt.
Nye stuffs the takedown attempt from Magged. Magged gets slowly back to his feet.
Nye stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magged misses with a takedown attempt - Nye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magged is breathing heavily.
Nye fails with a takedown attempt.
Magged stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magged wants it to stay on the feet.
Magged throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nye's waist but Nye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magged off to one side.
Bill Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magged punishes Nye's body with a nice straight punch.
Nye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magged swivels and escapes.
Magged is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magged shoots and misses

and Nye counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magged!
Magged tries to lock up and control but Nye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Nye jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magged manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Nye tries for a kimura but Magged is defending well.
Magged tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magged is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nye off and has taken his back!
Magged throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nye looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Magged has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nye has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nye trying to control but not successfully.
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 Bill Nye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Nye's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Magged forces Nye back against the ropes and clinches.
Magged taking a breather.
Magged is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nye wants to take the fight to the mat but Magged manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nye is trying to drag Magged to the mat but Magged just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nye changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magged fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Nye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magged fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nye avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magged smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magged shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nye closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magged circles away.
Magged throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nye's waist but Nye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magged off to one side.

Magged gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Magged gets control of Nye's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magged will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magged takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nye tries to free his leg and advance position but Magged is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye throws a big elbow that misses.
Magged looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magged is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nye trying to control here.
Magged is just content to waste time from the top position. Nye takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magged tries to free his leg and advance position but Nye is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magged wants to control from the top but Nye keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nye keeping full guard, as Magged tries to pass.

Serga Magged has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Magged shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nye but Nye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magged as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magged bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nye is trying to control Magged's posture but Magged avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magged in side control, throwing shots but Nye defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serga Magged comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magged has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serga Magged!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Borgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meogeedo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meogeedo Machida told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Borgen
vs
Machida

225 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Borgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meogeedo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borgen checks it well.
Borgen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borgen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machida's head.
Borgen throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Borgen scores with a head kick.
Borgen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borgen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borgen misses with a head kick.
Borgen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borgen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Borgen.
Borgen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas Borgen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgen misses with a double jab.
Borgen delivers a nice body kick.

Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Machida is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgen is trying to stand.

Machida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Machida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgen sees it coming and defends easily.
Borgen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machida is trying for a kimura here. Borgen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Machida wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Meogeedo Machida!
A victorious Meogeedo Machida thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kubys Marianskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kubys Marianskis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Smith
vs
Marianskis

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

199 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kubys Marianskis!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marianskis misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a low kick but Marianskis avoids it.
Marianskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Marianskis shoots in.
Marianskis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Marianskis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marianskis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Marianskis tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Marianskis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Marianskis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marianskis stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.

Marianskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marianskis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marianskis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Marianskis fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Marianskis.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Marianskis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marianskis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Marianskis is pressed up against the ropes. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marianskis down to the mat. Marianskis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marianskis is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Marianskis misses with a knee strike.
Marianskis trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marianskis into the ropes.

Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Marianskis throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Marianskis works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Marianskis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marianskis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marianskis controlling from the top position.
Marianskis wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marianskis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marianskis throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Marianskis working some strikes from top position.
Marianskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marianskis throwing strikes but missing.

Marianskis gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Marianskis tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Marianskis forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches.
Marianskis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Marianskis into the ropes.
Marianskis throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Marianskis is controlling the position.
Marianskis looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Marianskis keeps him there for the moment.
Marianskis connects with a knee to the head.

Marianskis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marianskis controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marianskis keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marianskis uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kubys Marianskis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marianskis circles away.
Marianskis wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.

Marianskis clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.

Marianskis manages to pull guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marianskis looking to control.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marianskis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marianskis pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Marianskis is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marianskis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kubys Marianskis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith looks to land a combination. Marianskis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Marianskis.
Smith has Marianskis pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Marianskis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Marianskis breaks from the clinch.
Bill Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marianskis wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Marianskis darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Marianskis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Marianskis or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Marianskis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to pull guard but Marianskis won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Marianskis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Marianskis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marianskis after a bit of a struggle.
Marianskis tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Marianskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.

Marianskis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marianskis tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marianskis to the ground. Marianskis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marianskis avoids a punch combination nicely.

Marianskis clinches up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Marianskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Marianskis shoots in.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Marianskis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.

Marianskis manages to break the clinch.

Marianskis moves into the clinch successfully.
Marianskis misses with some punches.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Marianskis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marianskis breaks the clinch.
Marianskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marianskis swivels and escapes.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marianskis tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Marianskis dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Marianskis's head and hops out.
Marianskis is looking to clinch.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marianskis manages to break the clinch.

Marianskis takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kubys Marianskis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Marianskis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Marianskis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Marianskis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marianskis pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Marianskis wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marianskis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marianskis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Kubys Marianskis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marianskis moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Marianskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Marianskis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Marianskis shoots in.
Marianskis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Bill Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kubys Marianskis.

Marianskis manages to pull guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith prevents Marianskis from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up.
Marianskis wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marianskis on the ground.
Smith trying to control the action but Marianskis is working from the bottom.
Marianskis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marianskis.
Kubys Marianskis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Marianskis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marianskis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Marianskis is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marianskis looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Kubys Marianskis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marianskis is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marianskis throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marianskis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bill Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marianskis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kubys Marianskis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marianskis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kubys Marianskis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Kajiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Ridpath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross Ridpath has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kajiwara
vs
Ridpath

183 cm
24
184 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

176 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Kajiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ross Ridpath!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kajiwara manages to break the clinch.
Ridpath keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridpath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Ridpath has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kajiwara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ridpath clinches up with Kajiwara and pushes him back against the ropes.

Kajiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ridpath throws a chopping leg kick but Kajiwara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridpath misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross Ridpath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridpath looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kajiwara pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ridpath tries to sprawl but Kajiwara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kajiwara prevents Ridpath from standing back up.
It looks like Kajiwara is going to stand back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kajiwara is looking to take a break and control but Ridpath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ridpath is looking to control Kajiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridpath avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridpath pushes Kajiwara off looking to stand but Kajiwara dives back in and keeps control.
Kajiwara tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ridpath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Ridpath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kajiwara doesn't seem phased though.

Kajiwara knocks Ridpath to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Ross Ridpath has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridpath tries to improve position but can't.

Kajiwara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ridpath to his feet.
Ridpath tries to close the distance and clinch but Kajiwara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ridpath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridpath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ridpath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ridpath rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kajiwara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ridpath misses with a series of wild punches.
Kajiwara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kajiwara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridpath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kajiwara tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross Ridpath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Ridpath misses.
Kajiwara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ridpath throws a low kick, looking for Kajiwara's leg but Kajiwara calmly moves out of range.
Kajiwara swings for the body but Ridpath moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridpath.
Kajiwara swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridpath.
Ridpath misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridpath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kajiwara rushes Ridpath and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kajiwara trying to control the position but instead, Ridpath has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kajiwara into the ropes.
Ridpath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kajiwara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kajiwara breaks the clinch.
Ridpath is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kajiwara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ridpath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kajiwara tries to clinch but Ridpath moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ridpath misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kajiwara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ridpath defends it nicely.
Whack! Kajiwara lands a heavy head kick that drops Ridpath. The ref tackles Kajiwara to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ridpath was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Satoshi Kajiwara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makounchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takuma Uchida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makounchi's entrance music is rolling go. A fine choice. Uchida has chosen Pride as his entrance music. Takuma Uchida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Makounchi
vs
Uchida

178 cm
18
139 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

164 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

[GTI] Divine Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makounchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takuma Uchida!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makounchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uchida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makounchi pinned against the ropes. Makounchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Uchida misses.
Makounchi slips a jab from Uchida.
Makounchi throws a nice looking combination but Uchida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makounchi throws a low kick but Uchida avoids it.
Uchida throws the left hand but Makounchi avoids the punch easily.
Makounchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makounchi lands a right hook to the body.
Uchida wants to land a leg kick but Makounchi is out of range.
Makounchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uchida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some bone on bone action there as Uchida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Uchida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makounchi throws a right hand that Uchida ducks under and follows up with a left that Uchida also avoids with ease.
Makounchi tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uchida.
Uchida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ippo Makounchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuma Uchida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makounchi scores with the left hand. Uchida knows he should have avoided that one.
Makounchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makounchi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Uchida eats them both and turns towards Makounchi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Makounchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Uchida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makounchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Makounchi lunges at Uchida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uchida's hand.
Uchida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makounchi throws a nice looking combination but Uchida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Makounchi misses.
Uchida fails to land the takedown.
Uchida shoots in but Makounchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makounchi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Uchida eats them both and turns towards Makounchi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uchida backs up against the ropes.
Makounchi is breathing heavily.
Makounchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Uchida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uchida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makounchi throws a head kick that misses.
Uchida misses with a double jab.

Uchida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makounchi did well to prevent Uchida getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uchida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makounchi's head.
Uchida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makounchi!
Uchida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uchida unloads with some shots from mount but Makounchi bucks and avoids them well.
Uchida throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Uchida is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Makounchi is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takuma Uchida!
A victorious Takuma Uchida thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yamazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kitsune
vs
Yamazaki

160 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Yamazaki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yamazaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yamazaki just leaning against Kitsune, taking a breather.

Kitsune breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Momoshiro Kitsune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamazaki fails with a takedown attempt.

Kitsune closes the distance and clinches.

Yamazaki pulls guard successfully.
Kitsune might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamazaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yamazaki keeping full guard, as Kitsune tries to pass.

Kitsune drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yamazaki dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Momoshiro Kitsune!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura comes into the arena with Movado - Neva Believe U blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nakamura
vs
Mousasi

173 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yusuke Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mousasi throws an off balance right hand
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mousasi.
Mousasi tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mousasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mousasi throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
Mousasi tries to kick Nakamura off but Nakamura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nakamura is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura looks to land a strike but Mousasi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nakamura is working Mousasi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mousasi keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mousasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mousasi has wrist control.
Nakamura pushes down on Mousasi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Mousasi is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nakamura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakamura stalling away here and it's allowed Mousasi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mousasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Mousasi blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Nakamura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mousasi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nakamura's guard! Nice work there by Mousasi!
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to hit a switch here but Mousasi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakamura there!
Nakamura tries to lock up and control but Mousasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mousasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakamura is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Mousasi lands with a right hand.
A combination from Mousasi does no damage.
Mousasi throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Mousasi slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Nice shot by Mousasi.
Mousasi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mousasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into Mousasi's guard.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mousasi has wrist control.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamura stops Mousasi from standing up.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Nakamura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mousasi dives on top into guard.
Mousasi preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yusuke Nakamura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mousasi throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Mousasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combo that has Mousasi backing up. Mousasi nods at Nakamura to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakamura defending well as Mousasi loads up on a big left hand.
Mousasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Mousasi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mousasi misses with a lunging right hand

so Nakamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mousasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Mousasi blocks nicely.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Mousasi blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mousasi wants to stand but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Yusuke Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mousasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Mousasi cracks Nakamura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mousasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mousasi misses the shot to the body.
Mousasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.

Nakamura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mousasi did well to prevent Nakamura getting side control.
Nakamura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mousasi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura landing punches.
Nakamura landing strikes from the mount and Mousasi is in trouble!
Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nakamura misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chuck Mousasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Mousasi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nakamura looking to control but Mousasi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakamura with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Mousasi wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mousasi's face.

Nakamura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mousasi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mousasi shrugs it off.
Mousasi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nakamura lands a big elbow.
Nakamura throws some wild stikes that Mousasi manages to avoid easily.
Nakamura looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yusuke Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mousasi is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura working the ground and pound effectively.
Mousasi is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nakamura! Mousasi is hurt baaadly! Nakamura is firing away with more strikes - Mousasi is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuke Nakamura!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Nakamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bucky Pluto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Ritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pluto
vs
Ritch

190 cm
27
216 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

193 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bucky Pluto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ollie Ritch!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pluto swings for the body but Ritch moves out of range.
Ritch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pluto lands with an overhand left.
Ritch throws a big shot that misses.
Ollie Ritch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritch scores with a head kick.
Pluto misses with a hook. Ritch ducked under it nicely.
Pluto throws a push kick but Ritch slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Ritch.
Ritch with a hook.
Pluto misses with a kick to the body.
Ritch lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pluto misses with a left hand
and Ritch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Pluto misses the target.
Pluto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ritch throws a body punch but Pluto moves out of range.
Pluto throws the kick towards the body but Ritch avoids it.
Ritch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pluto but Pluto pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pluto throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritch.
Ritch misses with a body shot
and Pluto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pluto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pluto lands with a good body shot.
Ritch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pluto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritch lands with a cross.
Ritch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pluto.
Pluto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritch throws an overhand right that lands on Pluto's shoulder, as Pluto tries to avoid the shot.
Pluto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ritch.
Pluto throws a big shot that misses.
Pluto cracks Ritch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritch throws a head kick that misses
and Pluto counters with a series of strikes. Ritch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pluto misses with a body kick.
Ritch avoids the body shot from Pluto.
Pluto looks to land a right hand but Ritch moved out of range.
Ritch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pluto 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 Ritch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ritch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pluto takes a swing at Ritch's ribcage but misses.
Pluto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritch lands with a cross.
Ritch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pluto.
A jab from Ritch finds it's way through Pluto's defenses.
A jab from Pluto misses.
Ritch misses with a body kick.
Bucky Pluto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pluto throws out a loose jab but Ritch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pluto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pluto dodges the punch combination from Ritch.
Pluto looks to land a combination but Ritch avoids it well.
Ritch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ritch throws a hook but Pluto blocks it.
Pluto avoids the head kick by Ritch.
Ritch lands a lovely overhand right.
Ritch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pluto doesn't seem bothered though.
Ritch tries to clinch up.
Ritch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pluto.
Pluto misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Ritch misses.
Pluto looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritch is just out of range.
Pluto is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pluto misses with a head kick.
Pluto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ritch lands with an uppercut that bounces Pluto off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pluto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ritch throws out the jab.
Pluto misses with a straight left.
Ritch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pluto.
Ritch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ritch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ritch misses with a head kick.
Pluto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Ritch misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pluto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ritch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bucky Pluto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ollie Ritch.
Pluto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritch moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bucky Pluto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ritch throws a looping overhand right but Pluto ducks down to avoid it.
Ritch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ritch ducks under a wild hook from Pluto.
Pluto throws a push kick but Ritch slaps the foot to one side.
Pluto misses with a left hand
and Ritch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritch is looking to clinch.
Pluto takes a swing at Ritch's ribcage but misses.
Pluto scores with a shot to the body.

Ritch clinches with his opponent.
Ritch leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pluto tries to break the clinch but Ritch is controlling the position.
Pluto fails to pull guard.
Ritch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ritch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ritch misses with a double jab.
Ritch throws out a loose jab but Pluto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pluto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pluto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ritch throws out a loose jab but Pluto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pluto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritch manages to avoid it.
Pluto thows a body shot but no joy.
Ritch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ritch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Plutos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pluto looks for the body kick but Ritch saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Ritch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritch throws a head kick but Pluto moves out of range.
Pluto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ritch is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pluto loads up on a big right hand but Ritch slips the punch.
Ritch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ritch fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pluto, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Pluto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pluto.
Ritch throws a shot from downtown. Pluto moves away and avoids it.
Ritch throws a lazy head kick
and Pluto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritch misses with a looping left.
Pluto dodges the punch combination from Ritch.
Ritch cracks a nice hook into Pluto's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluto throws an overhand right that lands on Ritch's shoulder, as Ritch tries to avoid the shot.
Ritch misses with a head kick.
Ritch scores with a one two! Pluto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pluto scores with a body shot.
Ritch is breathing heavily.
Pluto misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pluto - that will leave a mark!
Pluto misses with an uppercut.
Ritch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ritch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Ritch.
Pluto swings for the body but Ritch moves out of range.
Ritch tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pluto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pluto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritch.
Pluto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ritch backs up against the ropes.
Ritch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pluto manages to avoid it.
Ritch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pluto is fending him off so far but Ritch persists. Nope, Pluto circles away and we're back to standing.
Pluto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pluto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Pluto. Beautiful body shot.
Ritch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pluto.
Ritch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pluto.
Ritch with a jab.
Ritch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pluto scoring well with a low kick there.
Ritch misses with a double jab.
Pluto lands the left hand.
Pluto throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bucky Pluto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ritch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pluto throws a right hand that Ritch ducks under and follows up with a left that Ritch also avoids with ease.
Pluto takes a swing at Ritch's ribcage but misses.
Ritch tries to clinch up.
Pluto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pluto throws a body punch but Ritch moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ritch.
Ritch ducks under a wild hook from Pluto.
Ritch looks to throw the jab but Pluto is out of range.
Ritch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pluto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ritch.
Ollie Ritch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pluto swings for the body but Ritch moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pluto.
Ritch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bucky Pluto is winning the standup battle so far.
Pluto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pluto misses with a kick to the body.
Pluto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritch throws a head kick but Pluto moves out of range.
Ritch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pluto looks to land a combination but Ritch avoids it well.
Pluto throws a body punch but Ritch moves out of range.
Pluto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ritch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Pluto is rocked!
Ritch is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Pluto flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pluto is out cold! Ritch holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ollie Ritch!

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