CW Tokyo 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimlock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Method Man as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Grimlock Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Andrews
vs
Jones

175 cm
27
143 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

170 cm
29
137 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimlock Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrews misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrews staying out of range there.
Andrews lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andrews takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.

Andrews looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Andrews drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looking to control.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andrews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Andrews looking for a triangle here. Jones is fighting it but it looks tight! Andrews pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jones is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wayne Andrews!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Osei Tutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharp Straw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Osei Tutu
vs
Straw

175 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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, Danny Osei Tutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sharp Straw!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Osei Tutu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Straw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Osei Tutu but Osei Tutu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Osei Tutu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Straw.
Straw shoots and misses
and Osei Tutu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danny Osei Tutu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharp Straw.

Osei Tutu clinches with his opponent.
Osei Tutu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Straw or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osei Tutu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Osei Tutu lands a shot to the body.
Straw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Osei Tutu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
A short left from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu is struggling to control the position.
Straw working hard to break the clinch.
Osei Tutu landing knees to the body.
Straw looks gassed!
Osei Tutu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Osei Tutu - that landed with a thud.
Straw can't break the clinch.
Osei Tutu landing knees to the head.
Osei Tutu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Straw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Osei Tutu has Straw pressed against the cage.
Osei Tutu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Straw is rocked!
Straw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Straw is still on wobbly legs! Can Osei Tutu finish him?
Knees to the body from Osei Tutu.
Straw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Osei Tutu is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Osei Tutu.
Straw seems to have recovered his senses.
Osei Tutu lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu lands a hook that snaps the head of Straw backwards.
Osei Tutu lands a nice elbow.
Osei Tutu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osei Tutu stops a takedown attempt from Straw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osei Tutu obliges.
Osei Tutu scores with a knee to the head.
Osei Tutu has Straw pressed against the cage, preventing Straw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Straw takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Sharp Straw has been cut.
A short right from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu throws a big uppercut that drops Straw! More strikes from Osei Tutu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Straw lies dazed against the cage as Osei Tutu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Osei Tutu!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Creaturos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creaturos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Riverside - O2 Panic Room. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Zakrzewski
vs
Creaturos

178 cm
28
183 lbs
21 - 17 - 3

185 cm
33
194 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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 21 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Creaturos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrzewski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creaturos looks to land a body kick but Zakrzewski moved away.
Zakrzewski is looking to clinch but Creaturos is avoiding it.
Zakrzewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Creaturos circles away.
Creaturos moves out of range as Zakrzewski throws a body kick.
Creaturos keeps the fight on the outside.

Creaturos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zakrzewski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creaturos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zakrzewski is adopting a defensive guard.
Creaturos throwing strikes from guard but Zakrzewski blocks nicely.
Zakrzewski wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Creaturos.
Creaturos prevents Zakrzewski from getting back to his feet.
Zakrzewski is pulling down on Creaturos's head to control his posture.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Creaturos from controlling successfully.
Zakrzewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zakrzewski, not yet.
Zakrzewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Creaturos.
Creaturos trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakrzewski sprawls well. Zakrzewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Creaturos gets slowly back to his feet.

Zakrzewski has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos tries to break the clinch but Zakrzewski is controlling the position.
Creaturos tries to pull guard but Zakrzewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Creaturos drops back down to his feet.
Zakrzewski lands with a right to the head.
Zakrzewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Creaturos.
Zakrzewski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Creaturos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zakrzewski throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zakrzewski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski scores with a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski tries a knee to the head but Creaturos blocks it.
Zakrzewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zakrzewski lands with a right to the head.
Creaturos tries to break the clinch but Zakrzewski is controlling the position.
Creaturos wants to get back to striking at distance but Zakrzewski won't allow it.
Zakrzewski has Creaturos pressed against the cage, preventing Creaturos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Creaturos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zakrzewski has him pressed against the cage.
Zakrzewski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creaturos blocks it with crossed arms.
Zakrzewski just leaning against Creaturos, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zakrzewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creaturos's brow.
Zakrzewski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creaturos blocks a body shot from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zakrzewski lands a right hand.
Zakrzewski lands a nice uppercut.
Zakrzewski pushes Creaturos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zakrzewski fails to land.
Zakrzewski lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Creaturos pulls Zakrzewski into guard.
Creaturos is trying to keep Zakrzewski in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakrzewski trying to control but Creaturos is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creaturos trying to keep a closed guard but Zakrzewski is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Creaturos misses with a kick to the body.

Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zakrzewski passes into half guard.
Creaturos is trying to maintain the position but Zakrzewski is very close to passing his half guard.
Creaturos is looking to improve his position.
Zakrzewski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creaturos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creaturos trying to control here.
Zakrzewski is stalling here. Creaturos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zakrzewski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Creaturos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zakrzewski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski is keen to just control but Creaturos is a slippery customer.
Zakrzewski working Creaturos over with strikes.
Zakrzewski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Creaturos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Creaturos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zakrzewski is working away from the top position though.
Zakrzewski thows a huge punch but Creaturos dodges it nicely.

Zakrzewski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Creaturos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zakrzewski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creaturos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creaturos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zakrzewski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Zakrzewski seems content to control.
Zakrzewski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creaturos defending well though.

Zakrzewski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Creaturos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Creaturos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zakrzewski is working away from the top position though.

Zakrzewski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Creaturos is just riding it out for now. Zakrzewski eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Creaturos moves into full guard.
Zakrzewski 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Creaturos is working from the bottom.
Creaturos 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.
Creaturos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creaturos trying to keep a closed guard but Zakrzewski is proving a slippery customer.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Creaturos keeps moving.
Zakrzewski looking to sit in guard and control but Creaturos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos working some strikes from top position.
Zakrzewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Creaturos advances position into side control!
Creaturos wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creaturos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zakrzewski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Creaturos working the ground and pound but Zakrzewski is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Creaturos scores with a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Creaturos has passed into side control.
Zakrzewski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zakrzewski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the action in half guard but Creaturos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Creaturos is trying to maintain the position but Zakrzewski is very close to passing his half guard.
Zakrzewski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creaturos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zakrzewski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos trying to keep a closed guard but Zakrzewski is proving a slippery customer.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Creaturos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakrzewski throws a big elbow that misses.
Zakrzewski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creaturos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creaturos pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage.
Creaturos is trying to control the position but Zakrzewski postures up.
Zakrzewski postures up in Creaturos's guard and throws a big left but Creaturos blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zakrzewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zakrzewski postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Creaturos keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
Creaturos trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Creaturos throws a hook to the side of Zakrzewski's head but Zakrzewski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creaturos fails with the takedown
and Zakrzewski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Creaturos's knee momentarily.
Creaturos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creaturos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zakrzewski is defended easily by Creaturos.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakrzewski avoids it really well and circles away.
Zakrzewski tests Creaturos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zakrzewski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zakrzewski motions for Creaturos to come forward. Zakrzewski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Creaturos looks to land a combination but Zakrzewski avoids it well.
Creaturos scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creaturos is defended easily by Zakrzewski.
Mariusz Zakrzewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mariusz Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Creaturos.
Creaturos takes a swing at Zakrzewski's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zakrzewski.
Mariusz Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creaturos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anthony Creaturos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creaturos with a nice cross.
Zakrzewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Creaturos fails to land the takedown.
Zakrzewski leaves Creaturos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zakrzewski moves forwards but Creaturos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zakrzewski lands a jab-cross combination.
Anthony Creaturos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zakrzewski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creaturos, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Zakrzewski scores with a nice short uppercut.

Creaturos manages to break the clinch.
Creaturos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Zakrzewski counters with a shoot takedown. Creaturos fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Zakrzewski!
Mariusz Zakrzewski looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I WANT MY BELT BACK!!!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Farha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miyamoto
vs
Farha

180 cm
27
166 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
167 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phoenix Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Farha!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Farha.
Farha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Farha.
A head kick misses from Farha.
Farha looks for a takedown but Miyamoto sprawls well.
Miyamoto lands a head shot.
Farha looks for a takedown but Miyamoto sprawls well.
Farha connects with a high kick.
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farha punishes Miyamoto's body with a nice straight punch.

Farha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miyamoto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farha won't allow Miyamoto to get back to his feet.

Farha gets to his feet. Miyamoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Farha circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donk. Farha catches Miyamoto right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Miyamoto.
Farha shoots in and drives through. Miyamoto sprawls well.
Phoenix Miyamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Farha.
Miyamoto wants to clinch but Farha slips to the side
and Farha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miyamoto wants to clinch up but Farha keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix Miyamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyamoto looks to land a right hand but Farha moved out of range.
Farha walks into a jab.
Farha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farha scores with a body shot.
Miyamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miyamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farha slips nicely into half guard.

Miyamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Farha.

Farha seems to be working for a kimura but Miyamoto defends the submission attempt.
Miyamoto is not content to let Farha control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farha is taking a breather. Miyamoto 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.
Farha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miyamoto is in trouble now - Farha has advanced to mount!
Farha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Farha landing strikes, looking to finish!
Miyamoto tries to reverse the position but Farha maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farha postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Miyamoto bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Farha and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Farha!
Sammy Farha 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jims Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIP Evan Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner has chosen Tornado of Souls - Megadeth as his entrance music. RIP Evan Tanner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Second
vs
Evan Tanner

188 cm
31
202 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
195 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jims Second!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, RIP Evan Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner shoots in for a takedown but Second shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tanner pushes Second up against the cage in a clinch.

Second is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tanner can't fight it off and eventually Second manages to take the fight to the floor. Tanner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Second wants to pass the guard but Tanner is keeping the position.
Second throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Second controls the pace.

Tanner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Second wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.

Tanner looking for a guillotine here but Second defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.

Tanner looking for a guillotine here but Second defends easily.
Second missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanner 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Second manages to get himself to full guard.
Tanner is looking to work some ground and pound but Second has wrist control.
Tanner throws a strike but Second rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tanner is trying to keep Second in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Second controls from within his opponent's guard.
Second has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Second got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Second has managed to get both his arms back between Tanner's legs - danger averted.
Second not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Second's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Second trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

Jims Second has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Tanner. Those never looked like landing.
Jab from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tries to clinch but Second moves away

and Second decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanner's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tanner is looking for a triangle but Second pushes his legs off easily.
Second trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but RIP Evan Tanner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Second misses with a straight left.
Second avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanner catches Second with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Second throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanner was covering up waiting for the punch and Second finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Second wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Second controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner wants to sweep here but Second controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Tanner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tanner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Second not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Second trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second stands up over Tanner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Second accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanner keeping full guard, as Second tries to pass.
Jims Second overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tanner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Second doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Second manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Second is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Second wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Tanner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tanner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Second defends well.
Second trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner trying to control the position.
Second wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Second in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Second got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Second has managed to get both his arms back between Tanner's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Tanner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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 Jims Second will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Second misses with a body shot.
Tanner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Second throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner throws a jab when Second was well out of range.
Second uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react.
Second avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner lands with a cross.
Second avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Second is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Tanner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Second doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Second thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner tries to clinch up but Second circles away and keeps his distance.
Second throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner looks to clinch
and Second counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Second drives through with a takedown into Tanner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner 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.
Second is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Tanner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Second got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Second has managed to get both his arms back between Tanner's legs - danger averted.
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!
Second is looking to advance position but Tanner has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Second regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second pushes Tanner off looking to stand but Tanner dives back in and keeps control.
Second keeping control of the position.
Second is trying to stand.

Second makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Second.
Tanner scores with a one two! Second had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Second misses with an uppercut.
RIP Evan Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Second takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Second looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tanner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Second pulls his head out easily.
Tanner has hold of Second's hands but Second slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner wants to get back to full guard.

Tanner actively working from the bottom here.
Tanner is refusing to be controlled, as Second sits in half guard.

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 Jims Second.
I think Second has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jims Second!
Our winner, Jims Second, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inyo Mahmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa's entrance music is Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin. A fine choice. Mahmi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Burning Season. Taalasmaa has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Taalasmaa
vs
Mahmi

184 cm
32
194 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

180 cm
26
179 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inyo Mahmi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmi looks to throw the jab but Taalasmaa is out of range.

Mahmi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taalasmaa's guard.
Taalasmaa wants to improve his position but instead Mahmi has moved into half guard.
Mahmi wants to pass to mount but Taalasmaa is defending the position.
Taalasmaa is refusing to be controlled, as Mahmi sits in half guard.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
Mahmi works his way into side control.
Taalasmaa looks to move to half guard but instead Mahmi has passed into mount! Damn!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmi tries to control but Taalasmaa wriggling away.
Mahmi controlling from the full mount.

Mahmi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Taalasmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Mahmi.
Taalasmaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahmi counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Kari Taalasmaa has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to move into range but Mahmi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahmi throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mahmi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taalasmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmi.
Mahmi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahmi throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Mahmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taalasmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmi.
Taalasmaa swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taalasmaa moves forwards but Mahmi connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Taalasmaa is rocked!
Taalasmaa walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mahmi swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Inyo Mahmi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owusu Andoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andoh comes to the cage accompanied by Quiet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andoh
vs
Boucher

186 cm
23
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
32
185 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

The Borg Shop

MMA's Best Nutrition - Pit Inc
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owusu Andoh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Boucher!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andoh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boucher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Boucher does it's job there.
Boucher throws a leg kick but Andoh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boucher blocks the body kick.
Andoh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boucher. That's going to slow Andoh down.
Boucher throws a lazy uppercut
and Andoh counters with a leg kick.
Andoh moves out of range as Boucher strikes.
Boucher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Bobby Boucher has been cut.
Boucher moves out of range as Andoh strikes.
Boucher throws a hook to the side of Andoh's head but Andoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andoh loads up on a big right hand but Boucher slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andoh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andoh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andoh dips to his left and cracks Boucher with an uppercut!
Boucher slips under a jab.
Andoh lunges at Boucher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boucher's hand.
Boucher lands a slapping body shot.
Andoh with a jab.

Andoh clinches up against the cage.
Andoh prevents Boucher from breaking the clinch.
Boucher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boucher is trying to break the clinch but Andoh is controlling him.
Andoh keeps control of Boucher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andoh is working Boucher over against the cage.

Boucher manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Andoh has closed the distance and engaged Boucher in a clinch.
Boucher wants to get back to striking at distance but Andoh won't allow it.
Boucher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boucher as Andoh tries to tie him up.
Andoh throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Andoh.
Andoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
Boucher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boucher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andoh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bouchers head.
Andoh keeps control of Boucher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Andoh.
Andoh throws a head punch that misses.
Andoh scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Andoh.
Boucher is trying to force a seperation but Andoh has the dominant position.

Boucher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andoh clobbers Boucher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andoh scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boucher. Andoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobby Boucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andoh scores with a hook.
Andoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boucher throws out the jab.
Boucher misses with a left hand
and Andoh counters with a good, hard body kick but Boucher shrugs it off.
Andoh scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andoh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boucher.
A good leg kick by Boucher.
Boucher keeps the fight on the outside.
Boucher throws a poor cross that misses

and Andoh counters by clinching up.
Boucher prevents a body shot from Andoh.
A frustrated look appears on Boucher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andoh presses Boucher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boucher is trying to force a seperation but Andoh has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Boucher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andoh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andoh tries to score with a low kick but Boucher moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owusu Andoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Andoh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andoh slips under a jab from Boucher.
Boucher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boucher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andoh throws a sloppy head kick and Boucher moves out of range easily.
Boucher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boucher misses the jab.
Andoh slips a straight right by Boucher.
Andoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boucher was well out of range. Poor timing from Andoh.
Boucher lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boucher moves away.
Boucher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andoh.
Boucher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boucher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andoh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boucher is able to avoid easily.
Andoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Boucher counters with a nice body shot.
Andoh dodges the punch combination from Boucher.
Boucher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andoh avoids the body shot from Boucher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andoh.
Boucher throws a leg kick
and Andoh counters with a nice body shot.
Andoh wants to clinch.
Owusu Andoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Andoh cracks a nice hook into Boucher's ribs.
Owusu Andoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boucher throws a jab but it's blocked by Andoh.
Boucher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andoh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boucher back to the cage. Andoh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andoh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andoh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andoh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boucher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andoh doesn't seem bothered though.
Andoh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boucher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boucher wants to slow Andoh down by chopping away at his legs.
Andoh moves out of range of the body kick.
Andoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andoh doesn't manage to clinch there - Boucher circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andoh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Andoh gets a clinch.
Boucher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andoh avoiding damage.

Boucher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andoh takes a swing at Boucher's ribcage but misses.
Andoh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boucher misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andoh stuns Boucher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boucher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owusu Andoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Andoh closes the distance and clinches.

Boucher breaks the clinch.
Andoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boucher throws a hook but Andoh blocks it.
Boucher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andoh.
No luck for Boucher with that takedown attempt.
Boucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andoh counters with a thumping low kick.
Boucher misses with an uppercut.
Andoh lands with a straight right. Boucher didn't see that one coming.
Andoh moves out of range of the leg kick from Boucher.
Andoh misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andoh throws a nice looking combination but Boucher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Boucher drives through with a takedown into Andoh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Andoh looking to control.
Andoh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boucher looking to pass the guard.
Boucher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andoh sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andoh tries to roll over but Boucher keeps him under control.
Andoh is trying to maintain the position but Boucher is very close to passing his half guard.
Andoh is controlling Boucher's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andoh controlling the position well.
Andoh is trying to get back to full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Owusu Andoh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boucher misses with a hook
and Andoh counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boucher throws a leg kick but Andoh checks it.
Boucher throws a nice looking combination but Andoh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Boucher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andoh tries to land a leg kick but Boucher saw it coming and moves away.
Boucher throws a poor cross that misses
and Andoh counters with a series of strikes. Boucher will be more careful next time no doubt.

That has opened up Bobby Boucher's cut even more.
Boucher throws a looping overhand right but Andoh ducks down to avoid it.
Andoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boucher shoots for a double leg takedown but Andoh sprawls well. He's pushed Boucher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boucher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andoh.
Andoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andoh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Boucher or perhaps it was just good defense by Andoh which made him look bad.
Owusu Andoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Boucher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Andoh tenderised Boucher's leg. Boucher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andoh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boucher throws a right and a left that Andoh avoids nicely.
Boucher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andoh.
Boucher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boucher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andoh avoids the body shot from Boucher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owusu Andoh clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boucher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andoh in his tracks.
Andoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boucher throws an off balance right hand
and Andoh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boucher misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andoh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Boucher.
Andoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andoh throws out a loose jab but Boucher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boucher keeps the fight on the outside.
Andoh swings for the body but Boucher moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andoh looks to throw the jab but Boucher is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andoh.
Boucher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andoh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boucher counters with a straight right hand.
Andoh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boucher tries to bum rush Andoh with a series of wild strikes but Andoh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andoh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boucher's calf.
Andoh throws a solid leg kick but Boucher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andoh.
Andoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boucher swings for the body but Andoh moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Andoh. That snapped Boucher's head back.
Boucher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boucher moves out of range of the body kick from Andoh.
Andoh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Boucher misses with a right hand
and Andoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Boucher finds it's way through Andoh's defenses.
A left lands for Boucher.
Andoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Boucher misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher throws a big shot that misses.
Boucher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andoh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boucher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andoh is able to avoid easily.
Andoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andoh wants to land a leg kick but Boucher is out of range.
Andoh ducks under a wild hook from Boucher.
Andoh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boucher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andoh manages to avoid it.
Boucher shoots for a takedown but Andoh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andoh is looking to clinch.
Boucher swings for the body but Andoh moves out of range.
Andoh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boucher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boucher looks to land a left hand but Andoh moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boucher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owusu Andoh had his way with Bobby Boucher in that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Andoh throws a head kick that half lands.
Andoh moves out of range as Boucher strikes.
Andoh misses with a straight right.

Andoh takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Andoh has Boucher pressed against the cage, preventing Boucher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boucher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andoh has him pressed against the cage.
Andoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
Boucher tries to break the clinch but Andoh is controlling the position.
Andoh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boucher has had enough of the clinch but Andoh keeps him there for the moment.
Andoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andoh looking to stall.
Boucher has had enough of the clinch but Andoh keeps him there for the moment.
Andoh tries to throw a body punch but Boucher avoids it by throwing Andoh back against the cage.
Andoh lands a nice knee to the body.
Boucher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Andoh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bouchers head.
Andoh can't find room to land a body shot as Boucher controls the action.
Andoh is looking to control Boucher's arms but Boucher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andoh has his back to the cage.
Andoh keeps control of Boucher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boucher is looking to break free of the clinch but Andoh has double underhooks.
Boucher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boucher is looking to break free of the clinch but Andoh has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Andoh as the two fighters clinch.
Andoh has Boucher pressed against the cage, preventing Boucher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boucher blocks a body shot from Andoh.
Boucher avoids the elbow strike from Andoh, against the cage.
Andoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher tries to break the clinch but Andoh is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boucher blocks a body shot from Andoh.
Andoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andoh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andoh keeps control of Boucher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andoh lands a nice knee to the body.
Andoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andoh trying to control the position but instead, Boucher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andoh into the cage.
Andoh is leaning against Boucher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andoh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boucher is keeping busy.
Boucher is trying to force a seperation but Andoh has the dominant position.
Andoh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bobby Boucher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andoh prevents Boucher from breaking the clinch.
Owusu Andoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andoh is looking to control Boucher's arms but Boucher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andoh has his back to the cage.
Boucher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boucher is trying to break the clinch but Andoh is controlling him.
Boucher is trying to break the clinch but Andoh has him pressed against the cage.
Andoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boucher can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Boucher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andoh cracks Boucher with a nice body shot.
Andoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andoh.
Owusu Andoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boucher is trying to break the clinch but Andoh is controlling him.
Boucher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andoh backwards.
Boucher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andoh's elbow.
Boucher is trying to break the clinch but Andoh has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boucher wants to break free but Andoh has control.
Boucher takes a shot to the head.
Andoh stalling in the clinch but Boucher improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boucher manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Andoh does it's job there.
Boucher throws a lazy uppercut
and Andoh counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boucher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andoh.
Andoh tries to clinch up but Boucher circles away and keeps his distance.
Boucher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andoh wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andoh throws the kick towards the body but Boucher avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owusu Andoh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andoh, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owusu Andoh!
Owusu Andoh retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Owusu Andoh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano comes to the cage accompanied by . White has chosen Atreyu- You were the king, now your unconcsious as his entrance music. Felipezoom Insano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Insano
vs
White

190 cm
27
263 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

192 cm
32
265 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John White!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A good leg kick by Insano.
Insano thumps White with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Insano thuds his shin into the meat of White's side.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Insano can pounce on him.
White looks gassed!
Insano just misses with a punch to the body.
Insano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Insano.
Insano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Insano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Insano to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Insano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Insano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Insano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White throws a looping overhand right but Insano ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Insano. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Insano.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Insano throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Insano lands with a thumping leg kick.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Insano.
Insano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Insano - just one landing.

It looks like John White has been cut.
Insano throws a head kick that misses.
Insano throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Insano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
Insano throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Insano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Insano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Insano there.
Insano lands a nice shot to the body.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Insano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Insano.
Insano scores with a leg kick.
Insano sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Insano lands a big right hand that sends White crashing to the mat! Insano stays standing though and waves White back to his feet!
White thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano thumps White with a low kick.
Insano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Insano.

Insano darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Good body shot from Insano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Insano.
Insano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Insano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White working aggressively here.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Insano trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Insano into the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a wild combination.
Insano throws a right and a left that both miss.
White avoids the head kick by Insano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Insano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Insano.
Insano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Insano misses with a low kick as White jumps back.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
White slips under a jab from Insano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Insano was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Insano lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
White looks to throw the jab but Insano is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipezoom Insano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John White's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Insano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White throws the left hand but Insano avoids the punch easily.
Insano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Insano throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
Insano looks to land a body kick but White moved away.

Insano lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Insano takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!

White is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White takes one to the chin there.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Insano finish him?
Felipezoom Insano is winning the standup battle so far.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Insano.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Insano is just out of range.
Insano connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Insano lands with a shot to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
White scores with a decent looking hook.
White misses with an uppercut. Insano saw that one coming.
Insano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Insano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Insano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Insano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Insano cracks White's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! White slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Insano can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipezoom Insano!