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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Drexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Linekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that David Drexter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Drexter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Drexter
vs
Linekar

160 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Drexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Linekar!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linekar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Linekar misses with a few strikes there.
Linekar throws a nice looking combination but Drexter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drexter throws a right and a left that Linekar avoids nicely.
Linekar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drexter counters with a series of strikes. Linekar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Linekar leaves Drexter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Linekar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Linekar misses with a double jab.

Drexter moves into the clinch successfully.
Linekar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Linekar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Linekar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drexter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Linekar's hands.
Linekar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drexter checks it well.
Linekar slips a straight right by Drexter.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Linekar enables Drexter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Linekar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drexter won't allow Linekar to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linekar pulls Drexter in close to prevent any damage.
Drexter trying to control the position from guard on top but Linekar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linekar trying to control the position.
Drexter advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Linekar is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Linekar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drexter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Linekar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drexter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drexter is looking to take a break and control but Linekar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linekar is pushing Drexter's head away, looking to escape. Drexter manages to hold on to the position though.
Drexter working away.
Linekar is looking for a sweep.
Drexter landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Linekar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linekar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linekar being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Linekar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Drexter trying to control the action but Linekar is working from the bottom.
Linekar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Drexter wants to control but Linekar is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linekar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drexter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drexter looks up at the clock and then as Linekar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drexter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Linekar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Drexter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drexter trying to control the position but Linekar is working away.
Linekar is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Linekar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drexter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David Drexter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drexter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drexter lands a two punch combo.
Linekar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Linekar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Linekar wants it to stay on the feet.
Drexter misses with a series of wild punches.
Drexter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linekar circles away quickly and effectively.

Drexter tries to keep at a distance but Linekar has taken the fight into the clinch.

Linekar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Linekar misses with a jab, cross combination.

Drexter closes the distance and pushes Linekar back into the cage.

Drexter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Linekar is trying to keep an underhook but Drexter manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linekar is trying to stand.
Drexter wants to take a breather but Linekar is having none of it.
Linekar is trying to stand up here but Drexter is controlling him well.

Linekar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Linekar is breathing heavily.
Linekar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drexter misses with a few strikes there.
Drexter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Linekar misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Drexter.

Drexter rushes Linekar and presses him up against the cage.
Drexter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Linekar pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linekar jumps guard but Drexter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drexter tries for a takedown but Linekar manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Drexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drexter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Linekar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drexter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drexter keeps control of Linekar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drexter stops a takedown attempt from Linekar.

Linekar jumps guard and drags Drexter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linekar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drexter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drexter taking a breather here.
Drexter wants to control but Linekar is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linekar is trying to control Drexter's posture but Drexter avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Drexter stalls from top position.
Linekar holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Drexter is staying tight to Linekar's torso, preventing him from escaping.

David Drexter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Linekar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drexter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drexter dodges the punch combination from Linekar.
Linekar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Linekar enables Drexter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Linekar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Linekar wants to stand up but Drexter is controlling him.
Drexter trying to control the position from guard on top but Linekar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linekar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drexter is one step ahead there.
David Drexter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linekar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drexter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Linekar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Drexter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Drexter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Linekar on his heels. He'll look to pass Linekar's guard now, I'm sure.
Drexter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Linekar being controlled here, momentarily.
Drexter trying to control the position from guard on top but Linekar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linekar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Linekar wants to stand but Drexter is controlling the position.

Linekar is working an open guard so Drexter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drexter tries to bum rush Linekar with a series of wild strikes but Linekar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Drexter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Linekar keeping moving, preventing Drexter from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drexter tries to free his leg and advance position but Linekar is retaining full guard.
Drexter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Linekar is trying to control the position but Drexter postures up.
Linekar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drexter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Drexter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Linekar's guard.
Linekar wants to stand but Drexter is controlling the position.
Linekar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Linekar.
A head kick misses from Linekar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linekar tries to clinch up but Drexter circles away and keeps his distance.
Linekar dodges the punch combination from Drexter.
Linekar shoots in for a double leg but Drexter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drexter swinging wildly here.
Drexter leaves Linekar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Drexter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drexter throws a one two combo.
Drexter misses with a few strikes there.
Linekar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drexter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Linekars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drexter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linekar swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drexter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Linekar was covering up waiting for the punch and Drexter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Drexter stopping the sweep attempt from Linekar.

Linekar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Linekar throws a right hand that Drexter ducks under and follows up with a left that Drexter also avoids with ease.
David Drexter is winning the standup battle so far.
Linekar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drexter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Linekar throws a series of punches but Drexter avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Drexter coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Linekar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drexter won't allow Linekar to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drexter trying to control the position from guard on top but Linekar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drexter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drexter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linekar is keeping the position for now.
Linekar is looking to stand up but Drexter isn't so interested in that idea.
Drexter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Drexter pushing down on Linekar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linekar is looking to escape.
Drexter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aaron Linekar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Drexter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Drexter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drexter 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Drexter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

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

Changmin
vs
Stanley

189 cm
27
190 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

193 cm
26
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shim Changmin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ned Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley throws a good cross that connects.
Changmin needs to keep his hands up - Stanley had a free shot at his head there.
Stanley throws an off balance right hand
and Changmin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stanley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Changmin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanley misses with a left hand
and Changmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanley tries to clinch but Changmin is having none of it.
Changmin throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a straight right hand.
Stanley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Changmin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanley lands a nice shot to the body.
Changmin fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Changmin.
Stanley darts in trying to clinch
and Changmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Stanley.
Stanley throws a lazy uppercut
and Changmin counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Changmin misses.
Stanley misses with a hook. Changmin ducked under it nicely.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Changmin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Changmin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley misses the jab.
Stanley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Changmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Changmin is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stanley gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Changmin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanley throws a hook but Changmin blocks it.
Stanley throws a hook but Changmin avoids it easily.
Stanley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Changmin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Changmin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Changmin in his tracks.
Stanley throws a right hand that misses
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Changmin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ned Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley misses with a hook
and Changmin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanley misses with a hook to the body
and Changmin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Changmin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanley throws a poor cross that misses
and Changmin counters with a series of strikes. Stanley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Changmin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanley misses the jab.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Changmin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Changmin is out of range.
Stanley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Changmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanley tries to clinch up.
Stanley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Changmin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Changmin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanley throws a poor cross that misses
and Changmin counters with a series of strikes. Stanley will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stanley rushes Changmin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stanley is trying to force a seperation but Changmin has the dominant position.

Changmin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanley misses with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a right hand to the body.
Changmin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stanley backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Changmin.
Changmin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stanley misses with a hook
and Changmin counters with a stiff right hand.
Changmin avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley looks gassed!
Stanley fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Changmin misses with the combination.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Stanley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Changmin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a series of strikes. Stanley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Changmin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Changmin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley wants to clinch
and Changmin counters with a stiff right hand.
Ned Stanley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanley throws an overhand right that lands on Changmin's shoulder, as Changmin tries to avoid the shot.
Changmin connects with a jab.
Changmin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Changmin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Changmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch but Changmin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley misses with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Changmin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanley throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Changmin counter with a right hand.
Changmin lands a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Changmin.
Changmin throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Changmin counters with a left and a right that stings Stanley.
Stanley throws a poor cross that misses
and Changmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws a lazy uppercut
and Changmin counters with a series of strikes. Stanley will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Stanley does no damage.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Changmin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Changmin is working the combinations to good effect here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Changmin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanley circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanley misses with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a straight right hand.
Stanley misses with a left hand
and Changmin counters with a left to the body.
Stanley is breathing heavily.
Changmin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Changmin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
A punch combination from Changmin misses.
Shim Changmin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanley throws an off balance right hand
and Changmin counters with a three punch combo that has Stanley backing up. Stanley nods at Changmin to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanley gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Changmin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Changmin misses with a wild combination.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Changmin is avoiding it.
Changmin throws a shot to the body.
Stanley misses with an uppercut
and Changmin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanley thinking.
Stanley doesn't manage to clinch there - Changmin circles away.
Changmin with a jab.
Stanley misses with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a stiff right hand.

Stanley closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is trying to break the clinch but Changmin is controlling him.
Stanley can't break the clinch.
Stanley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Changmin lands with a left to the head.

Changmin manages to break the clinch.

Stanley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Changmin, pushing him back against the cage.
Changmin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanley smiles and moves away.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Changmin scores with a one two! Stanley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanley misses with an uppercut
and Changmin counters with a left and a right that stings Stanley.
Changmin misses with a few strikes there.
Stanley throws a poor cross that misses
and Changmin counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shim Changmin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Stanley dodges the punch combination from Changmin.
Stanley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Changmin counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanley misses with a hook
and Changmin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Changmin ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Stanley misses with an uppercut. Changmin saw that one coming.
Stanley throws out a loose jab but Changmin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanley misses with a hook
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley misses with a lunging right hand
and Changmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Changmin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Changmin counters with a two punch combo.
Stanley throws a lazy uppercut
and Changmin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Changmin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanley circles away quickly and effectively.
Changmin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
Changmin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stanley throws an off balance right hand
and Changmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Changmin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanley wants to clinch.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Changmin lands a glancing blow to the side of Stanley's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley misses with a hook
and Changmin counters with a three punch combo that has Stanley backing up. Stanley nods at Changmin to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanley throws a lazy uppercut
and Changmin counters with a three punch combo that has Stanley backing up. Stanley nods at Changmin to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Changmin moves away.
Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Changmin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Changmin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Changmin feints a jab promting Stanley to slip. Changmin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stanley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stanley misses with a lunging right hand
and Changmin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a two punch combo.
Changmin catches Stanley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stanley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Changmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley tries to clinch but Changmin is having none of it.
Stanley misses with a hook
and Changmin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanley throws a lazy uppercut
and Changmin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Changmin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Changmin misses with a two punch combination.
Stanley tries to clinch
and Changmin counters with a three punch combo that has Stanley backing up. Stanley nods at Changmin to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Changmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanley misses with a right hand
letting Changmin counter with a right hand.
Stanley throws an off balance right hand
letting Changmin counter with a right hand.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Changmin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley slips a jab and a cross from Changmin.
Stanley misses with a left hand
and Changmin counters with a left and a right that stings Stanley.
Stanley misses with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a nice uppercut.
Changmin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stanley moves to clinch but Changmin breaks away
enabling Changmin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Changmin.
Stanley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Changmin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Changmin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Changmin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shim Changmin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Changmin 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mutou Betrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Betrand might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nobodyknows - Heroes Come Back. Malenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tap Or SNap by E-town Concrete. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Betrand
vs
Malenko

183 cm
24
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mutou Betrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betrand leaves Malenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Malenko scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Malenko fails to move to back control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Malenko!
Dean Malenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Storm Chaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meogeedo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chaser
vs
Machida

190 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Storm Chaser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meogeedo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chaser rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chaser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chaser blocks the elbow strike.
Chaser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chaser lands a knee to the head.
Chaser is trying to pull guard but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Chaser avoids the damage to the body.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chaser's efforts to push away.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Chaser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Chaser darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaser avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaser blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Chaser blocks with his arms.
Machida looks gassed!
Chaser trying to control the position but instead, Machida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaser into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Chaser is trying to maintain a safe position but Machida gets an underhook and turns Chaser into the cage.
Chaser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Storm Chaser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaser shoots and misses

and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.

Machida decides to pull guard.
Chaser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaser is looking to advance position but Machida has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chaser is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chaser is working to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meogeedo Machida!
After winning the bout, Meogeedo Machida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chika Haruka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Shinsato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinsato has chosen Yoshi Story as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chika Haruka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akira Shinsato's chin.

Haruka
vs
Shinsato

169 cm
25
198 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
32
187 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chika Haruka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Shinsato!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinsato dives in and grabs Haruka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haruka pushes down on Shinsato's head and hops out.
Haruka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shinsato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haruka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shinsato somewhat.
Haruka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Shinsato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shinsato trying to control the position from guard on top but Haruka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haruka wants to sweep but no luck.
Shinsato throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinsato trying to control but Haruka is working from the bottom.

Shinsato drops back looking for a leg! Haruka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haruka manages to kick Shinsato off! Shinsato jumps back into Haruka's guard.
Shinsato stopping the sweep attempt from Haruka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsato wants to control from the top but Haruka keeps moving.
Shinsato might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haruka kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shinsato works over Haruka with some ground and pound from guard.
Shinsato is fighting to break Haruka's control of his arms but Haruka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shinsato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haruka is keeping the position for now.
Shinsato pushes down on Haruka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shinsato wants to pass the guard but Haruka is defending well.

Shinsato is working for a kimura but Haruka is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haruka wants to control but Shinsato is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Shinsato.

Shinsato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haruka is just riding it out for now. Shinsato eventually gives up the hold.
Haruka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinsato on the ground.

Shinsato is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Haruka still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Haruka has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shinsato is looking to get back to his feet here but Haruka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shinsato's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Haruka thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinsato holding both Haruka 's hands and preventing any damage.
Shinsato is trying to remain composed but Haruka is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Shinsato controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Shinsato manages to stand up with Haruka still on his back. Eventually Haruka drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Haruka misses with a double jab.
Haruka throws a shot from downtown. Shinsato moves away and avoids it.
Haruka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shinsato scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haruka trying to control but Shinsato postures up.
Haruka taking some punishment here, with Shinsato in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Shinsato dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A telegraphed right hand from Haruka misses the target.
Haruka misses with a few strikes there.
Haruka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shinsato counters with a two punch combo.
Haruka misses with a wild combination.
Chika Haruka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinsato throws a right hand that Haruka ducks under and follows up with a left that Haruka also avoids with ease.
Haruka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Shinsato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haruka looking to control.
Haruka keeping moving, preventing Shinsato from controlling successfully.
Shinsato is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shinsato stops Haruka from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shinsato trying to control the position from guard on top but Haruka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinsato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shinsato trying to control the position from guard on top but Haruka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Akira Shinsato was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Haruka misses with a combination

and Shinsato counters by clinching up.
Haruka wants a takedown.
Haruka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shinsato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haruka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shinsato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shinsato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haruka defends it nicely.

Shinsato clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shinsato jumps guard.
Haruka prevents Shinsato from getting back to his feet.
Haruka's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Shinsato manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chika Haruka 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.

Shinsato decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shinsato looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shinsato is trying to work for a kimura but Haruka is defending well.
Haruka wants to control but Shinsato is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Shinsato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haruka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haruka is staying active underneath Shinsato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shinsato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haruka is not content to let Shinsato control the position.

Shinsato is looking for a kimura here.
Shinsato wants to control but Haruka is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinsato wants to pass to mount but Haruka is defending the position.
Haruka is trying to maintain the position but Shinsato is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Shinsato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Haruka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Haruka throws a series of punches but Shinsato moves out of range.
Haruka misses with a straight right.
Shinsato tries to clinch there but Haruka circles away.
Haruka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinsato circles away quickly and effectively.
Haruka throws an off balance right hand

and Shinsato decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haruka's guard.

Shinsato drops back looking for a leg! Haruka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haruka manages to kick Shinsato off! Shinsato jumps back into Haruka's guard.

Shinsato stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Haruka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haruka throws a series of punches but Shinsato avoids them all with ease.
Haruka swinging wildly here.

Haruka tries to sprawl but Shinsato drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haruka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shinsato tries to pass to full mount but Haruka defends it.
Akira Shinsato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shinsato passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haruka!
Haruka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chika Haruka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shinsato has hold of Haruka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Haruka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Shinsato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shinsato avoids the attempt from Haruka to control.
Haruka is working to get back to half guard.
Shinsato landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shinsato punching from mount but Haruka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Haruka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haruka is working hard here to advance position.

Shinsato has isolated one of Haruka's arms. Haruka looking to fight him off but Shinsato twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Shinsato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krayzie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krayzie Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hunter Akbar's chin.

Jackson
vs
Akbar

180 cm
24
200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
199 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krayzie Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Akbar avoids them all with ease.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akbar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.

Akbar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Akbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Hunter Akbar has been cut.
Jackson tries a body shot but Akbar blocks it.

Akbar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Akbar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Akbar manages to pass to side control.
Akbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akbar wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Akbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Akbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Akbar.
Akbar stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Akbar.
Akbar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Akbar working the strikes but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is trying to control but Akbar manages to pass to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akbar sitting in mount, just looking to control 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.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Akbar closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Akbar.

Akbar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Akbar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Akbar is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson 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 stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akbar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Akbar 's eye.
Akbar is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Akbar.
Akbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to work over Akbar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Akbar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Akbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akbar advances to half guard.
Akbar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akbar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Akbar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akbar prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Akbar from controlling successfully.
Akbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akbar throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akbar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Akbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Akbar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akbar has Jackson in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Akbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Akbar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akbar tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Akbar lands a front kick.
Akbar lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Akbar is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Akbar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Krayzie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Akbar.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Akbar is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Krayzie Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akbar walks into a left hand.
Akbar wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Akbar has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Akbar lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akbar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Akbar controlling the action here.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akbar.
Akbar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Hunter Akbar has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand up but Akbar is controlling him.
Akbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Akbar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Akbar from controlling successfully.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Akbar slips an elbow through the middle.
Akbar chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Akbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Akbar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Akbar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Akbar is predictable there
and Akbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akbar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akbar blocks a jab.
Akbar checks a leg kick nicely.
Akbar thumps Jackson with a low kick.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akbar throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akbar wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akbar trying to control here.
Akbar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Akbar trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Akbar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hunter Akbar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akbar misses with a body kick.
Akbar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akbar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akbar. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Akbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akbar blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Akbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Akbar is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Akbar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Akbar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Akbar throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Akbar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Akbar is having none of it.
Akbar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Akbar has passed into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akbar lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Akbar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Akbar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Akbar persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Akbar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Akbar.
Akbar is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akbar throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Akbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akbar.
Akbar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akbar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Akbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akbar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Akbar stumbling back into the cage.

Akbar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Akbar lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Akbar is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Krayzie Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Akbar's defenses.

That has opened up Hunter Akbar's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akbar slips under a jab from Jackson.
Akbar tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Akbar.
Akbar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akbar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar misses with the ground and pound.
Akbar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Akbar cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Akbar working the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to bench press Akbar off him but Akbar keeps the position.
Akbar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson being controlled for a moment.
Jackson is not content to let Akbar control the position.
Hunter Akbar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akbar is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Akbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akbar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Akbar!
Hunter Akbar is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hunter Akbar thanked White Gorilla Nutrition 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%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Bongderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Grillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongderson comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Danny Bongderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Grillz's chin.

Bongderson
vs
Grillz

176 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

173 cm
24
165 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Bongderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Grillz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grillz connects with a jab.
Grillz closes the distance but Bongderson moves to the side
letting Bongderson counter with a right hand.
Grillz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bongderson.
Grillz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bongderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grillz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grillz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bongderson.
Grillz digs a good hook to Bongderson's body.
Bongderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grillz slips under a jab.
Bongderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bongderson throws a hook but Grillz avoids it easily.
Grillz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bongderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bongderson throws an off balance right hand
and Grillz counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bongderson clobbers Grillz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grillz connects with a looping right hand.
Grillz doesn't manage to clinch there - Bongderson circles away.
Bongderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grillz moves in looking to clinch but Bongderson pushes him off.
Bongderson misses with a straight left.
Donk. Bongderson catches Grillz right on the button with a cross.

Grillz is rocked!
Bongderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grillz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bongderson finish him?
Bongderson misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bongderson.
Bongderson throws a lazy right hand but Grillz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grillz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bongderson throws a right and a left that Grillz avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grillz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bongderson throws out the jab.
Bongderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bongderson throws the left hand but Grillz avoids the punch easily.
Bongderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grillz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grillz blocks a head kick by Bongderson.
Bongderson is breathing heavily.
Grillz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bongderson.
Bongderson throws a hook but Grillz blocks it.
Grillz ducks under a wild hook from Bongderson.
Bongderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bongderson misses with a straight left.
Bongderson throws a hook but Grillz avoids it easily.
Bongderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grillz ducks under a wild hook from Bongderson.
Bongderson misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grillz slips a jab and a cross from Bongderson.
Bongderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bongderson throws out a loose jab but Grillz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bongderson throws a jab when Grillz was well out of range.
Grillz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grillz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bongderson moves away.
A head kick misses from Bongderson.
Bongderson misses with an uppercut.
Grillz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bongderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grillz.
Bongderson misses the jab.
Grillz moves out of range as Bongderson strikes.
Grillz tries to clinch up but Bongderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Grillz slips a straight right by Bongderson.
Grillz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bongderson.
Grillz throws a nice looking combination but Bongderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grillz throws the left hand but Bongderson avoids the punch easily.
Bongderson throws a hook to the side of Grillz's head but Grillz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bongderson misses with a hook. Grillz ducked under it nicely.
Grillz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bongderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bongderson throws a shot from downtown. Grillz moves away and avoids it.
Bongderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grillz.
Bongderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grillz.
Bongderson throws a series of punches but Grillz avoids them all with ease.
Bongderson throws a big shot that misses.
Grillz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Bongderson.
Grillz ducks under a wild hook from Bongderson.
Bongderson misses with an uppercut. Grillz saw that one coming.
Grillz wants to clinch but Bongderson slips to the side
and Bongderson counters with a big right hand! Oh Grillz is in trouble here! Bongderson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Bongderson!
Post fight, Danny Bongderson took to the microphone: 'After losing my title i have to admit i hit a rough patch, i was just drinking all day, i didn't take the fight game seriously anymore, but then after some good words from my close friend Alexio Silva, i got my arse back in the gym and im on the road to my title baby! '.