GFL 36 - Beyond Limitations PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mountain
vs
Rivers

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
28
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Austin Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mountain enables Rivers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mountain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mountain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers passes Mountain's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Rivers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rivers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain tries to kick Rivers off but Rivers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rivers is taking a breather. Mountain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Rivers might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mountain is staying active underneath Rivers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Austin Rivers.
Nice takedown defense from Mountain. No joy for Rivers on that attempt.
That kick from Mountain tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.

Mountain moves into the clinch.

Mountain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mountain to score with a decent uppercut.
Mountain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rivers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a one two combo.
Rocky Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Rivers. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Rivers catches Mountain right on the button with a cross.
Mountain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a right hand to the body.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Rivers avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Mountain.
Mountain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mountain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mountain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers cracks Mountain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mountain with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers misses with the combination.
Mountain throws a head kick that half lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mountain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Austin Rivers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mountain clinches up with Rivers and pushes him back against the cage.
Mountain has had enough of the clinch but Rivers keeps him there for the moment.

Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Rivers throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Rivers has a takedown stuffed.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Rivers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain's corner calls for a 1-2. Mountain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mountain tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Rivers tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mountain drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Mountain tries to break free but Rivers pushes him back against the cage.

Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Rivers moves to clinch but Mountain breaks away
and Mountain counters with a head kick. That will keep Rivers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Rivers is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws out a powerful jab.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mountain finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers avoids the head kick by Mountain.
Rivers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Mountain sprawls well.
Mountain takes one to the side of the head.
Rivers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rocky Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Rivers.
Rivers has a takedown stuffed.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Mountain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivers doesn't seem bothered though.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivers.
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Mountain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Rivers.
Rocky Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain scores with a one two! Rivers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mountain scores with a hook.
Mountain connects with a jab.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Mountain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Rivers misses.

Mountain lands a big head kick that sends Rivers tumbling to the mat! Mountain takes a step backwards and waves Rivers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mountain drops Rivers with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mountain follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Mountain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Linekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Linekar
vs
Junior

180 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Linekar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neymar Junior!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Linekar does no damage.
Linekar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
Linekar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Junior's head backwards.

Linekar moves into the clinch.
Junior tries for a takedown but Linekar manages to get underhooks.
Junior has Linekar pressed against the cage, preventing Linekar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Junior is looking for a takedown.
Junior wants a takedown.
Aaron Linekar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neymar Junior.

Junior has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Linekar uses from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Linekar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Junior is proving hard to escape from.
Linekar scoring with some ground and pound.
Linekar wanted to stand there but Junior had control of the position.
Linekar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Linekar has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Junior to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Linekar is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Junior pulls down on the head and he's put Linekar to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Neymar Junior!
During a confident post fight interview, Neymar Junior thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ringo Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genghis Khan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dingo
vs
Khan

180 cm
18
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Jutsu FightGear (15$ clothing)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ringo Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genghis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dingo scrambles back to his feet.
Dingo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan throws a series of punches but Dingo moves out of range.

Dingo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Dingo from controlling successfully.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Dingo is having none of it.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dingo wants to stand but Khan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dingo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.

Khan kicks Dingo off and gets to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khan throws a combination that misses
and Dingo counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Dingo closes the distance and clinches.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Dingo keeps him there for the moment.

Dingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Dingo has managed to clinch.
Khan is working Dingo over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to work over Dingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dingo is trying to pull guard but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Dingo keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dingo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.

Dingo manages to break the clinch.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dingo.
Khan is looking to clinch but Dingo is avoiding it.
Dingo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khan throws a right hand that Dingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dingo also avoids with ease.

Dingo rushes Khan and presses him up against the cage.
Khan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dingo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ringo Dingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dingo has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Dingo is controlling the position.
Dingo is trying to break the clinch but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Khan wants to break free but Dingo has control.

Dingo manages to break the clinch.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
Khan throws a right and a left that Dingo avoids nicely.
Dingo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khan lands a body shot.
Genghis Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingo is breathing heavily.
Khan tries to clinch there but Dingo circles away.

Dingo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Khan throws Dingo to one side and escapes!
Dingo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Khan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khan.
Dingo tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Dingo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dingo wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
Khan is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Khan.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dingo.
Khan tries to circle away but Dingo has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khan rushes Dingo and presses him up against the cage.
Dingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Dingo wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
Khan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dingo.
Khan has Dingo pressed against the cage, preventing Dingo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.

Dingo pulls Khan into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dingo's guard.

Khan stands up from Dingo's guard - Khan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo has a takedown stuffed.
Dingo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan misses with a double jab.
Khan feints a jab promting Dingo to slip. Khan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dingo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Khan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dingo has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan misses with a body punch.

Khan breaks from the clinch.

Khan forces Dingo back against the cage and clinches.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dingo or not.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Dingo keeps him there for the moment.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ringo Dingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dingo is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

Oooooh!!! Khan has knocked Dingo down with a huge combo! Khan steps away and waves a wobbly Dingo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Dingo is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Dingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Khan manages to break the clinch.
Dingo backs away from a small jab... but Khan lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Dingo crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Khan with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan made sure to mention his sponsor, Jutsu FightGear (15$ clothing) in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Smith

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

160 cm
19
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bill Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scott Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Scott Smith gets back to half guard.

Scott Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Scott Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bill Smith trying to pass the guard but Scott Smith defending well.

Scott Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bill Smith pulls his head out easily.

Scott Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bill Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bill Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.

Scott Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bill Smith defends it easily.
Bill Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Scott Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bill Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Scott Smith working for a triangle but Bill Smith defends it easily.

Scott Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bill Smith is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scott Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bill Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bill Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Scott Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Scott Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bill Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bill Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Scott Smith is looking for a triangle but Bill Smith pushes his legs off easily.

Scott Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Scott Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bill Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott Smith 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Smith!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dumme Fjas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Yuanjiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Fjas
vs
Yuanjiao

170 cm
21
159 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dumme Fjas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wong Yuanjiao!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuanjiao looks to land a combination but Fjas avoids it well.
Fjas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Yuanjiao drops Fjas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fjas looks back up at him and smiles so Yuanjiao waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Fjas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuanjiao ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Fjas's jaw. Fjas's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Yuanjiao does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wong Yuanjiao!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wong Yuanjiao thanked Valhalla Fight Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Akbar
vs
Sakuragi

188 cm
21
199 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
29
194 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Akbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar lands a leg kick that knocks Sakuragi off balance momentarily.
Sakuragi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akbar can pounce on him.
Sakuragi stuffs the takedown.
Sakuragi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Hunter Akbar has been cut.
Akbar connects with a solid leg kick.

Akbar scores with a takedown into Sakuragi's guard.
Akbar wants to control from the top but Sakuragi keeps moving.
Akbar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuragi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akbar is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar chips away with some ground and pound.
Akbar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sakuragi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akbar.
Sakuragi wants to get back to his feet but Akbar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akbar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuragi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akbar is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar looking to pass the guard.
Akbar scoring with some ground and pound.
Akbar controlling from the top position.
Akbar wants to control from the top but Sakuragi keeps moving.
Akbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akbar prevents Sakuragi from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hunter Akbar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Akbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akbar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakuragi. That did some damage!
Akbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Akbar misses with a head kick.
Akbar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akbar wants to clinch up but Sakuragi keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akbar misses with a low kick as Sakuragi jumps back.
Akbar throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuragi moves out of range easily.
Akbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Akbar.
Akbar lands with a thumping leg kick.

Akbar has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Sakuragi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuragi is trying to push Akbar away but Akbar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sakuragi has had enough of the clinch but Akbar keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Akbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Akbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuragi swings for the body but Akbar moves out of range.
Akbar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakuragi checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakuragi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Akbar.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sakuragi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akbar - the referee stops the clock and Sakuragi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akbar. Sakuragi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Akbar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sakuragi!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi tries to buck Akbar off but he can't manage it.
Akbar with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakuragi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Akbar looking to finish Sakuragi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sakuragi!

It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Akbar drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sakuragi! More shots from Akbar and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Akbar!
Hunter Akbar gave a mention to White Gorilla Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muscles Glasses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muscles Glasses is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Zeller
vs
Glasses

175 cm
24
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cody Zeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muscles Glasses!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeller lands with an uppercut that bounces Glasses off the cage and back into range.
Zeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeller throws a jab when Glasses was well out of range.
Glasses throws out a loose jab but Zeller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glasses lands with a shot to the body.
Glasses connects with a looping right hand.
Zeller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glasses misses with a wild body shot.
Glasses drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zeller misses with a straight left.
Glasses lands with a nice combination. Zeller backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeller throws an overhand right that lands on Glasses's shoulder, as Glasses tries to avoid the shot.
Glasses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeller misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Glasses.
Zeller misses with an uppercut
and Glasses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zeller misses with an uppercut
letting Glasses counter with a right hand.
Cody Zeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeller throws the left hand but Glasses avoids the punch easily.
Zeller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeller misses with an uppercut. Glasses saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Glasses. Those never looked like landing.
Glasses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeller.
Zeller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Muscles Glasses has been cut.
Zeller lands with an overhand left.
Zeller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeller misses with a hook. Glasses ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeller swings for the body but Glasses moves out of range.
A left and a right from Zeller both land. Nice combination.
Glasses pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zeller back to the cage. Glasses follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zeller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glasses counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glasses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeller.
Zeller throws a hook but Glasses avoids it easily.
Zeller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Glasses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zeller misses with a hook
and Glasses counters with a stiff right hand.
Glasses takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Glasses cracks Zeller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeller. Glasses does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Zeller as he connects with a hook.
Glasses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glasses fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zeller on the side of the head.
Zeller swings widly with a right hand
and Glasses counters with a stiff right hand.

Zeller is rocked!
Zeller throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Glasses counters with a crisp one two that drops Zeller! Glasses thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zeller to his feet! Zeller is in big trouble!
Oh Zeller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeller misses with an uppercut. Glasses saw that one coming.
Glasses missing with a left hand there. Zeller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glasses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zeller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glasses.
Glasses looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeller avoids the body shot from Glasses.
Zeller seems to have got his legs back now.
Zeller misses the jab.
Glasses drops his hands momentarily and Zeller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeller throws out a loose jab but Glasses uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeller throws a right hand that misses
and Glasses counters with a left to the body.
Zeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glasses.
Zeller misses with a few strikes there.
Glasses has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zeller finds it's way round the side to connect with Glasses's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glasses.
A cross from Zeller lands.
Zeller misses with a wild body shot.
Zeller lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glasses wants to clinch.
Zeller misses with a hook
enabling Glasses to counter with a crisp jab.
Glasses takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glasses ducks under a wild hook from Zeller.
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 Cody Zeller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muscles Glasses's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glasses in his tracks.
Zeller throws a hook but Glasses blocks it.
Zeller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glasses makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glasses with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Zeller misses its intended target.
Zeller misses with a body shot.
Zeller throws a poor cross that misses
and Glasses counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zeller throws a shot from downtown. Glasses moves away and avoids it.
Glasses dodges the punch combination from Zeller.
Glasses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeller misses with a few strikes there.
Glasses scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glasses looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glasses misses with a two punch combination.
Zeller throws a right hand that misses
and Glasses counters with a left to the body.
Glasses thuds a left hand into Zeller's body.
Zeller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Glasses.
Cody Zeller is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeller throws a shot from downtown. Glasses moves away and avoids it.
Glasses tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Glasses.
Glasses scores with a body shot.
Glasses loads up on a big right hand but Zeller slips the punch.
Glasses moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glasses was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeller.
Zeller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glasses counters with a two punch combo.
Zeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glasses moves away.
Glasses uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeller.
Glasses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeller throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeller misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Zeller coming out on top.
Zeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Glasses connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zeller swings widly with a right hand
and Glasses counters with a stiff right hand.
Glasses misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Zeller misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasses comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glasses misses the shot to the body.
Glasses lands with a shot to the body.
Zeller throws a shot to the body.
Glasses misses with a straight left.
Glasses throws a combination. Zeller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zeller misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Glasses counter with a right hand.
Glasses slips a straight right by Zeller.
Zeller throws a shot to the body.
Zeller misses the jab.
Glasses clobbers Zeller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zeller misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeller thuds a left hand into Glasses's body.
Zeller throws the left hand but Glasses avoids the punch easily.
Zeller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glasses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeller.
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!
Good shot there by Zeller.
Nice body punch from Zeller.
Zeller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glasses.
A slow jab from Zeller misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Zeller there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glasses looks to land a combination. Zeller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zeller avoids the body shot from Glasses.
Zeller misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Cody Zeller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muscles Glasses's cut.
That's time! Zeller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zeller missing with a left hand there. Glasses was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Zeller.
Zeller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glasses counters with a stiff right hand.
Glasses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeller.
Zeller throws a right hand that misses
and Glasses counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glasses jabs at Zeller's body.
Zeller loads up on a big right hand but Glasses slips the punch.
Glasses throws a series of punches but Zeller avoids them all with ease.
Zeller misses with a straight left.
Zeller throws a lazy uppercut
and Glasses cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glasses ducks under a wild hook from Zeller.
Zeller looks to land a left hand but Glasses moved out of range nicely.
Zeller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeller avoids the body shot from Glasses.
Donk. Glasses catches Zeller right on the button with a cross.
Zeller throws a combination. Glasses tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zeller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Glasses closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Glasses misses with a few strikes there.
Zeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glasses.
Glasses slips a jab from Zeller.
Glasses fails to land with a series of punches.
Glasses moves out of range of the strikes.
Muscles Glasses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeller misses with a hook. Glasses ducked under it nicely.
Glasses slips under a jab.
Glasses misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glasses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glasses misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glasses throws the left hand but Zeller avoids the punch easily.
Zeller slips under a jab.
Glasses is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glasses misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Zeller catches Glasses right on the button with a cross.
Glasses throws the left hand but Zeller avoids the punch easily.
Zeller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glasses.
Glasses looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Zeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasses just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glasses.
A punch combination from Glasses misses.
Glasses takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Zeller misses its intended target.
Glasses throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zeller.
Zeller scores with a one two! Glasses had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zeller misses with an uppercut
and Glasses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Glasses misses.
Zeller lands with an overhand left.
Glasses throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeller blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glasses throws a right hand that misses
and Glasses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Glasses closes the distance and pushes Zeller back into the cage.
Glasses is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Zeller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muscles Glasses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Zeller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeller throws a lazy right hand but Glasses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glasses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glasses falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Zeller to counter with a crisp jab.
Zeller connects with a nice looking jab.

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 Cody Zeller.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zeller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Zeller!
Cody Zeller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Szczakowiecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishimaru has chosen Break as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Szczakowiecki
vs
Ishimaru

169 cm
28
145 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
147 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczakowiecki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Szczakowiecki to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczakowiecki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishimaru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Szczakowiecki moves away from the strike by Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki blocks a jab.
Ishimaru misses with a body punch
letting Szczakowiecki counter with a right hand.
Ishimaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczakowiecki manages to avoid it.
Ishimaru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczakowiecki swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Szczakowiecki as Ishimaru shoots in.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadayoshi Ishimaru.
A combination from Ishimaru does no damage.
Ishimaru defending well as Szczakowiecki loads up on a big left hand.
Ishimaru punishes Szczakowiecki's body with a nice straight punch.
Szczakowiecki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishimaru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishimaru circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishimaru shoots in for a takedown but Szczakowiecki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Ishimaru coming out on top.
Szczakowiecki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Szczakowiecki.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczakowiecki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishimaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Szczakowiecki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczakowiecki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Szczakowiecki connects with a right hand. Ishimaru shakes it off.
Ishimaru lands a nice shot that snaps Szczakowiecki's head back.
Ishimaru shoots in but no luck this time.
Ishimaru tries to work over Szczakowiecki's front leg with a kick but Szczakowiecki checks it.
Ishimaru takes a swing at Szczakowiecki's ribcage but misses.
Szczakowiecki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru shoots in looking for a takedown. Szczakowiecki tries to sprawl out of it but Ishimaru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Szczakowiecki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki throws a right and a left that Ishimaru avoids nicely.
Szczakowiecki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczakowiecki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ishimaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szczakowiecki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki misses with a straight left.
Szczakowiecki misses with an uppercut. Ishimaru saw that one coming.
Ishimaru throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczakowiecki counters with a stiff right hand.

Ishimaru shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szczakowiecki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczakowiecki has momentary wrist control but Ishimaru slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczakowiecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishimaru throws an elbow that misses. Szczakowiecki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ishimaru's guard. Nice move by Szczakowiecki!
Szczakowiecki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ishimaru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Szczakowiecki manages to get himself to full guard.
Szczakowiecki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ishimaru.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishimaru is one step ahead there.
Ishimaru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ishimaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Szczakowiecki looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczakowiecki, not yet.
Szczakowiecki working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimaru throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Tomasz Szczakowiecki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Szczakowiecki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A slow jab from Szczakowiecki misses its intended target.
Ishimaru shoots in but no luck this time.

Ishimaru shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szczakowiecki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ishimaru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ishimaru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ishimaru throws a big right hand that misses.
Szczakowiecki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ishimaru being controlled here momentarily.
Ishimaru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczakowiecki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ishimaru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ishimaru postures up in Szczakowiecki's guard and throws a big left but Szczakowiecki blocks it.
Ishimaru postures up in Szczakowiecki's guard and throws a big left but Szczakowiecki blocks it.
Szczakowiecki keeping moving, preventing Ishimaru from controlling successfully.
Ishimaru throws an elbow that misses. Szczakowiecki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ishimaru's guard. Nice move by Szczakowiecki!
Ishimaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szczakowiecki is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ishimaru's guard.
Ishimaru is looking to stand up but Szczakowiecki isn't so interested in that idea.
Ishimaru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ishimaru looking for a sweep. Not yet Ishimaru, not yet.
Ishimaru keeping moving, preventing Szczakowiecki from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru wants to improve his position but instead Szczakowiecki has moved into half guard.
Ishimaru tries to roll over but Szczakowiecki keeps him under control.
Ishimaru tries to kick Szczakowiecki off in order to stand up. Szczakowiecki Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ishimaru gets back to half guard.
Szczakowiecki works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Szczakowiecki stands up.
Ishimaru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Szczakowiecki's waist but Szczakowiecki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ishimaru off to one side.
Szczakowiecki slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimaru shoots in for a takedown but Szczakowiecki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadayoshi Ishimaru.
Ishimaru scores with a hook.
Ishimaru looks to land a right hand but Szczakowiecki moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadayoshi Ishimaru 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.

Szczakowiecki avoids the body shot from Ishimaru.
The fighters circling - Szczakowiecki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczakowiecki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ishimaru misses with a low kick.
Ishimaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczakowiecki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ishimaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimaru shoots in for a takedown but Szczakowiecki shows good takedown defense.
Szczakowiecki stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishimaru. Ishimaru gets slowly back to his feet.
Szczakowiecki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimaru moves away.
Ishimaru fails with the takedown.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadayoshi Ishimaru.
Ishimaru ducks under a wild hook from Szczakowiecki.
Ishimaru misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru moves away from the strike by Szczakowiecki.
Ishimaru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ishimaru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szczakowiecki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishimaru somewhat.
Ishimaru scores with a jab. Szczakowiecki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczakowiecki misses with a straight left.
Ishimaru scores with a jab to the head.

Szczakowiecki gets caught flat footed, as Ishimaru shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ishimaru wants to control from the top but Szczakowiecki keeps moving.
Ishimaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ishimaru is looking to work some ground and pound but Szczakowiecki has wrist control.
Ishimaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczakowiecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishimaru postures up in Szczakowiecki's guard and throws a big left but Szczakowiecki blocks it.
Ishimaru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szczakowiecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ishimaru looking to sit in guard and control but Szczakowiecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ishimaru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ishimaru is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Szczakowiecki stands and steps away. Ishimaru gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ishimaru shoots in but no luck this time.
Szczakowiecki stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishimaru. Ishimaru gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishimaru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szczakowiecki pinned against the cage. Szczakowiecki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki throws out a powerful jab.
Szczakowiecki misses the jab.
Szczakowiecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Szczakowiecki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru ducks under a wild hook from Szczakowiecki.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimaru throws a big shot that misses.
Ishimaru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tadayoshi Ishimaru just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ishimaru misses with a hook. Szczakowiecki ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ishimaru.
Nice defenses there by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Ishimaru. Beautiful body shot.
Szczakowiecki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Szczakowiecki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Szczakowiecki moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishimaru looks for a takedown but Szczakowiecki sprawls well.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadayoshi Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki sizes up Ishimaru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru with a lazy takedown attempt
and Szczakowiecki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ishimaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczakowiecki works over Ishimaru's head and body with a nice combination.
Ishimaru is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Szczakowiecki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Szczakowiecki duly obliges.

It looks like Tadayoshi Ishimaru has been cut.
Szczakowiecki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki moves out of range as Ishimaru strikes.
Ishimaru slips a straight right by Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Szczakowiecki missing with a left hand there. Ishimaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczakowiecki misses with a straight left.
Ishimaru misses with an uppercut. Szczakowiecki saw that one coming.
Ishimaru avoids the body shot from Szczakowiecki.
Ishimaru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru shoots for a takedown but Szczakowiecki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szczakowiecki misses with a few strikes there.
Szczakowiecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimaru manages to avoid it.
Ishimaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szczakowiecki.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Ishimaru misses.
Ishimaru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczakowiecki swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Szczakowiecki.
Ishimaru attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ishimaru misses with a combination
and Szczakowiecki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ishimaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ishimaru throws a hook to the side of Szczakowiecki's head but Szczakowiecki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ishimaru misses its intended target.
Ishimaru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szczakowiecki is fending him off so far but Ishimaru persists. Nope, Szczakowiecki circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishimaru. Szczakowiecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczakowiecki missing with a left hand there. Ishimaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczakowiecki connects with a nice looking jab.
Ishimaru staying out of range there.
Szczakowiecki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szczakowiecki stuffs the takedown.
Szczakowiecki lands a jab to the head.
Szczakowiecki lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishimaru's head.
Szczakowiecki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ishimaru throws a predictable looking body shot
and Szczakowiecki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Szczakowiecki misses.
Ishimaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczakowiecki is just out of range.
Ishimaru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Szczakowiecki ducks under a wild hook from Ishimaru.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczakowiecki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki leaves Ishimaru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ishimaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczakowiecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishimaru.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Szczakowiecki.
Ishimaru moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczakowiecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Szczakowiecki had his way with Tadayoshi Ishimaru in that round.
The cut man is working on Tadayoshi Ishimaru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Szczakowiecki throws a series of strikes that have Ishimaru backpedaling.
Szczakowiecki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishimaru misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Szczakowiecki scores with a punch to the head.
Ishimaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishimaru throws an overhand right that lands on Szczakowiecki's shoulder, as Szczakowiecki tries to avoid the shot.
Ishimaru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ishimaru throws out a loose jab but Szczakowiecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Ishimaru with that takedown attempt.
Ishimaru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczakowiecki swivels and escapes.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadayoshi Ishimaru.
Ishimaru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szczakowiecki is out of range and Ishimaru settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki throws out a loose jab but Ishimaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczakowiecki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szczakowiecki.
No luck for Ishimaru with that takedown attempt.
Ishimaru is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ishimaru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szczakowiecki but Szczakowiecki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ishimaru fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ishimaru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Szczakowiecki scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishimaru should have avoided that one.
Ishimaru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Szczakowiecki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ishimaru's head.
Szczakowiecki throws a shot from downtown. Ishimaru moves away and avoids it.
Szczakowiecki jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki cracks Ishimaru with a good jab.
Szczakowiecki misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimaru misses with a right hand
and Szczakowiecki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ishimaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Szczakowiecki lands.
Ishimaru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szczakowiecki pinned against the cage. Szczakowiecki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Szczakowiecki throws a body punch but Ishimaru moves out of range.
Ishimaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczakowiecki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ishimaru has time to react.
Szczakowiecki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ishimaru's head backwards.
Szczakowiecki takes one to the side of the head.
Ishimaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczakowiecki is just out of range.
Ishimaru swings for the body but Szczakowiecki moves out of range.
Szczakowiecki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Szczakowiecki duly obliges.

Ishimaru shoots in and bounces Szczakowiecki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishimaru stopping the sweep attempt from Szczakowiecki.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ishimaru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczakowiecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ishimaru is looking to work some ground and pound but Szczakowiecki has wrist control.
Ishimaru is looking to work some ground and pound but Szczakowiecki has wrist control.
Ishimaru throws a big right hand that misses.
Ishimaru throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimaru being controlled here momentarily.
Szczakowiecki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczakowiecki tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimaru with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Szczakowiecki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczakowiecki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
During a confident post fight interview, Tomasz Szczakowiecki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.