{R.W} FightLeague S1 Week 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mykka Hoivunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Mac has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mykka Hoivunen's chin.

Hoivunen
vs
Mac

210 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mykka Hoivunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Mac!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac avoids the head kick by Hoivunen.
Hoivunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Hoivunen finds it's way through Mac's defenses.
Mac throws a front kick aimed at Hoivunen's knee but Hoivunen avoids it well.
Mac avoids the head kick by Hoivunen.
A punch combination from Hoivunen misses.
Hoivunen lands a high kick!
Mac takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Mac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoivunen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac misses with a knee strike.
Hoivunen is trying to break free.
Hoivunen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoivunen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mac is looking to control Hoivunen's arms but Hoivunen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mac has his back to the cage.
Mac tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoivunen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Hoivunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hoivunen breaks the clinch.
Mac throws a leg kick but Hoivunen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoivunen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoivunen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac blocks a leg kick.
Mac throws a head kick but Hoivunen moves out of range.
Hoivunen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mac's head.
Hoivunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Mac moves into range and clinches up with Hoivunen.
Mac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoivunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Mac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoivunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Mac looks gassed!
Hoivunen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mac looking to throw knees to the head but Hoivunen is blocking nicely.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hoivunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoivunen can't break the clinch.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch but Mac keeps him there for the moment.
Hoivunen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hoivunen manages to break the clinch.
Hoivunen misses with a head kick.
Hoivunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoivunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoivunen throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoivunen misses with a head kick.
Hoivunen throws a lazy head kick
and Mac counters with a low kick, right behind Hoivunen 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mac throws a sloppy head kick and Hoivunen moves out of range easily.
Mac connects with a leg kick. Hoivunen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Mac has closed the distance and engaged Hoivunen in a clinch.
Mac is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoivunen managing to block the knees to the body from Mac.
Mac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoivunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac looking to throw knees to the head but Hoivunen is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen tries to circle away but Mac has him pinned against the cage.
Hoivunen is looking to break free of the clinch but Mac has double underhooks.
Hoivunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Hoivunen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Hoivunen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac has Hoivunen pressed against the cage, preventing Hoivunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac prevents Hoivunen from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hoivunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hoivunen breaks the clinch.

Mac pushes Hoivunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac has Hoivunen pressed against the cage, preventing Hoivunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoivunen can't break the clinch.
Mac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoivunen is trying to break free.
Hoivunen is trying to break free.
Mac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoivunen is defending well for now.
Mac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoivunen blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoivunen.
Mac misses with a knee to the head.
Mac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoivunen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoivunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoivunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoivunen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoivunen wants to get back to striking at distance but Mac won't allow it.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch but Mac keeps him there for the moment.
Hoivunen wants to get back to striking at distance but Mac won't allow it.
Mac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Hoivunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoivunen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoivunen manages to break the clinch.
Hoivunen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mac throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mykka Hoivunen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mykka Hoivunen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mac instigates a clinch.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch but Mac keeps him there for the moment.
Hoivunen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Hoivunen wants to break free but Mac has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Hoivunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoivunen throws a sloppy head kick and Mac moves out of range easily.
Mac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoivunen blocks a head kick by Mac.

Hoivunen tries to keep at a distance but Mac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mac has Hoivunen pressed against the cage, preventing Hoivunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mac keeps control of Hoivunen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoivunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Mac landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoivunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoivunen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eric Mac seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoivunen is trying to break free.
Mac tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoivunen is trying to force a seperation but Mac has the dominant position.
Mac lands a nice knee to the body.
Mac looking to throw knees to the head but Hoivunen is blocking nicely.
Hoivunen is trying to push Mac away but Mac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mac.
Hoivunen is trying to force a seperation but Mac has the dominant position.
Mac tries a knee to the head but Hoivunen blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Hoivunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac looking to throw knees to the head but Hoivunen is blocking nicely.
Hoivunen wants to break free but Mac has control.
Hoivunen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoivunen is looking to break free of the clinch but Mac has double underhooks.
Mac keeps control of Hoivunen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen is trying to force a seperation but Mac has the dominant position.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoivunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hoivunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Hoivunen tries to break free but Mac pushes him back against the cage.
Hoivunen wants to break free but Mac has control.
Mac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Hoivunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mac.

Mac has Hoivunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoivunen is trying to break free.
Mac keeps control of Hoivunen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac is controlling him.
Hoivunen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoivunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hoivunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mac.

Mykka Hoivunen's cut is getting worse.
Mac is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoivunen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoivunen's efforts to push away.
Hoivunen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoivunen avoiding damage as Mac throws knees to the body.
Mac has Hoivunen pressed against the cage, preventing Hoivunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mac keeps control of Hoivunen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoivunen avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hoivunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hoivunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoivunen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac is controlling him.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Hoivunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Hoivunen is trying to push Mac away but Mac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoivunen is trying to push Mac away but Mac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Hoivunen breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoivunen - that will leave a mark!
Mac misses with a kick to the body.
Mykka Hoivunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoivunen throws a nice looking combination but Mac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Mac forces Hoivunen back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mac keeps control of Hoivunen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoivunen tries to break free but Mac pushes him back against the cage.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mykka Hoivunen'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. This is the final round!

Hoivunen scores with a kick to the body.
Mac misses with a body kick.
Mac throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoivunen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac avoids the head kick by Hoivunen.
Hoivunen throws a hook but Mac blocks it.
Mac misses with a low kick as Hoivunen jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mac.
Hoivunen scores with a head kick.
Mykka Hoivunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac moves out of range of the body kick from Hoivunen.
Mac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoivunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoivunen wants to break free but Mac has control.
Mac looking to throw knees to the head but Hoivunen is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mac looking to throw knees to the head but Hoivunen is blocking nicely.

Hoivunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoivunen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac throws a leg kick but Hoivunen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mac blocks a head kick by Hoivunen.
Mac throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mac.

Hoivunen tries to keep at a distance but Mac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoivunen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoivunen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mac has Hoivunen pressed against the cage, preventing Hoivunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac tries to land a knee to the head but Hoivunen blocks with his arms.
Hoivunen working hard to break the clinch.
Hoivunen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoivunen managing to block the knees to the body from Mac.
Hoivunen tries to circle away but Mac has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoivunen wants to get back to striking at distance but Mac won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen tries to circle away but Mac has him pinned against the cage.
Hoivunen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoivunen is trying to break free.
Hoivunen managing to block the knees to the body from Mac.
Mac trying to land knees to the body.
Hoivunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac is controlling him.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mac.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoivunen is trying to force a seperation but Mac has the dominant position.
Mac has Hoivunen pressed against the cage, preventing Hoivunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac is looking to control Hoivunen's arms but Hoivunen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mac has his back to the cage.
Hoivunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Mac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoivunen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoivunen is trying to force a seperation but Mac has the dominant position.
Hoivunen can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac stalling in the clinch but Hoivunen improves position.
Hoivunen wants to break free but Mac has control.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoivunen can't break the clinch.
Hoivunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Mac misses with a knee to the head.
Hoivunen is trying to force a seperation but Mac has the dominant position.
Mac throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoivunen is looking to break free of the clinch but Mac has double underhooks.
Hoivunen tries to break free but Mac pushes him back against the cage.
Mac tries a knee to the head but Hoivunen blocks it.
Mac taking a breather.
Hoivunen tries to break free but Mac pushes him back against the cage.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoivunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoivunen has had enough of the clinch but Mac keeps him there for the moment.
Hoivunen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac is controlling him.
Hoivunen is trying to break free.
Mac with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoivunen working hard to break the clinch.
Hoivunen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoivunen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoivunen can't break the clinch.
Mac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoivunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoivunen tries to break the clinch but Mac is controlling the position.
Hoivunen wants to break free but Mac has control.
Hoivunen tries to break the clinch but Mac is controlling the position.
Hoivunen is trying to break the clinch but Mac is controlling him.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoivunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac landing knees to the body.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoivunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoivunen working hard to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Mac.
Well Mac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Auto Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Pearce will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bot
vs
Pearce

178 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
276 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Auto Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Pearce!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pearce should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bot looking to sit in guard and control but Pearce gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bot is looking to stand up but Pearce isn't so interested in that idea.
Pearce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pearce scoring with some ground and pound.
Bot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bot tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot striking off his back but it's not causing Pearce any problems.
Pearce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bot trying to hold on to Pearce's head to control him but Pearce postures up.
Pearce throwing shots but Bot is blocking nicely.
Bot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pearce.
Pearce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pearce is looking to take a break and control but Bot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pearce on the ground.
Pearce scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bot is looking for a sweep. Pearce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pearce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pearce connects with a nice short shot to Bot's temple.
Pearce lands strikes from half guard.
Pearce throwing shots but Bot is blocking nicely.
Pearce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Pearce.
Pearce seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pearce lands a nice short elbow.
Pearce lands strikes from half guard.
Pearce is keen to just control but Bot is a slippery customer.
Pearce working Bot over with strikes.
Bot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pearce scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pearce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bot defending well though.
Bot trying to hold on to Pearce's head to control him but Pearce postures up.
Pearce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bot taking some punishment here, with Pearce in his half guard.
Pearce passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bot!
Pearce lands a big shot there that rocks Bot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Pearce.
Bot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pearce trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pearce with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearce with shots to the head and body - Bot looks very uncomfortable down there.

Pearce working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pearce landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearce lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Bot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Pearce with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pearce lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearce lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pearce fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bot wants to hold on but Pearce pushes him away.
Pearce punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pearce scoring with strikes but Bot is staying in there.
Bot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pearce scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bot?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pearce cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Pearce connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearce content just to control the position here.
Pearce landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pearce looking to score a takedown here. Bot is defending well but Pearce drives through and ends up in Bot's guard.
Bot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Bot looking for a guillotine here but Pearce defends easily.
Bot can't keep his opponent in guard - Pearce advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pearce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bot is refusing to be controlled, as Pearce sits in half guard.
Bot has hold of Pearce's hands but Pearce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bot taking some punishment here, with Pearce in his half guard.
Pearce lands strikes from half guard.
Pearce winds up and cracks Bot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Pearce is keen to just control but Bot is a slippery customer.
Bot wants to improve his position but Pearce is controlling well.
Pearce 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce winds up and cracks Bot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pearce works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pearce lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Bot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pearce cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pearce raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearce scoring with strikes but Bot is staying in there.
Pearce in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pearce punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bot is bucking up trying to escape but Pearce cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bot is bucking up trying to escape but Pearce cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bot wants to hold on but Pearce pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot tries to reverse the position but Pearce maintains control.
Pearce landing strikes from the mount.
Pearce lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearce in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Pearce has hold of Bot's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bot manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pearce working Bot over with strikes here.
Pearce lands a heavy elbow.
Bot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pearce scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bot?
Pearce raining down shots from the mount!
Pearce lands with some strikes.
Pearce cracks Bot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearce scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bot?
Pearce lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bot hang on?
Pearce with good strikes from the mount here!
Pearce breaks from Bot's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Pearce.

Bot is rocked!
Pearce raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Bot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearce lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bot seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearce putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearce connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pearce with shots to the head and body - Bot looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pearce scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bot?
Pearce postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bot looks a forlorn figure.
Pearce postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bot looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearce lands a nice shot to the head.
Pearce putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pearce lands with some strikes.
Pearce lands a big shot to the head and Bot winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kyle Pearce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall McSweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McSweeney
vs
Paul

193 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall McSweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Paul!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
McSweeney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McSweeney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paul.

McSweeney closes the distance and pushes Paul back into the cage.

McSweeney manages to break the clinch.

McSweeney has managed to clinch.
McSweeney tries a knee to the head but Paul blocks it.
McSweeney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paul is defending well for now.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Justin Paul's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, McSweeney scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McSweeney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McSweeney digs a right hand underneath Paul's ribcage. Paul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSweeney tries to land knees in the clinch but Paul avoids the damage to the body.

McSweeney breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paul.
McSweeney tries to clinch up but Paul circles away and keeps his distance.
Paul misses with a wild body shot.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McSweeney moves in looking to clinch but Paul pushes him off.
McSweeney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSweeney.
McSweeney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paul's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for McSweeney.
Paul looks gassed!
McSweeney is looking to clinch.

McSweeney darts in and clinches Paul up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSweeney taking a breather.
Paul is trying to force a seperation but McSweeney has the dominant position.
Paul avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.
McSweeney tries to land knees in the clinch but Paul avoids the damage to the body.
Paul tries to circle away but McSweeney has him pinned against the cage.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.

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

McSweeney clinches up with Paul and pushes him back against the cage.
Paul is trying to break the clinch but McSweeney is controlling him.
Paul is trying to break the clinch but McSweeney is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.
McSweeney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McSweeney stalling.
McSweeney missing with knees to the body.
Paul managing to block the knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Paul won't want to take too many of those.
McSweeney tries to land knees in the clinch but Paul avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McSweeney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

McSweeney breaks from the clinch.
McSweeney throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. McSweeney moves away and avoids it.
Paul scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSweeney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paul thows a body shot but no joy.

McSweeney has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSweeney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McSweeney doesn't manage to clinch there - Paul circles away.
McSweeney tries to clinch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McSweeney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paul's calf.
McSweeney connects with a solid leg kick.
Paul scores with a decent looking hook.
Paul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSweeney can pounce on him.
McSweeney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McSweeney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paul is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paul takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by McSweeney.
Paul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

The cut above Justin Paul's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McSweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paul paws at him with a jab and circles away.

McSweeney closes the distance and pushes Paul back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McSweeney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
McSweeney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paul's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSweeney can pounce on him.
McSweeney lands a leg kick that knocks Paul off balance momentarily.
McSweeney thumps Paul with a low kick.

McSweeney clinches with his opponent.
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paul in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSweeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Justin Paul's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

McSweeney manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by McSweeney.
An inside leg kick lands from McSweeney.
McSweeney fails in his attempt to clinch.
McSweeney throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

McSweeney forces Paul back against the cage and clinches.
McSweeney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paul is defending well for now.
Paul avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.
McSweeney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McSweeney effectively controlling the action here.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paul avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McSweeney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
Paul is trying to break the clinch but McSweeney is controlling him.
Paul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney missing with knees to the body.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
McSweeney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paul up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McSweeney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Paul's cut.
That's time! McSweeney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Paul takes a kick to the side of the head.

McSweeney rushes Paul and presses him up against the cage.
McSweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
McSweeney prevents Paul from breaking the clinch.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McSweeney tries a knee to the head but Paul blocks it.
Paul is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Paul avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.

McSweeney breaks from the clinch.
McSweeney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McSweeney wants to clinch up but Paul keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney scores with a leg kick.
Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSweeney tries to clinch up.
McSweeney scores with a leg kick.
McSweeney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paul's head.
McSweeney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McSweeney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paul's calf.

McSweeney gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paul in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSweeney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paul is defending well.

McSweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSweeney lands a head kick!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justin Paul's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randall McSweeney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Hickman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KC Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper has chosen Renegade by Jay-Z & Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 KC Cooper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hickman
vs
Cooper

181 cm
25
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

207 cm
25
257 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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, Maxwell Hickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KC Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cooper finds it's way through Hickman's defenses.

Cooper gets caught flat footed, as Hickman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Cooper working for a triangle but Hickman defends it easily.
Hickman trying to move into half guard but instead Cooper has managed to sweep!

Cooper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hickman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hickman, not yet.
Cooper stands and throws Hickman's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Cooper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hickman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cooper's guard! Nice work there by Hickman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hickman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cooper, up you get!
Hickman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cooper avoids it really well and circles away.
Hickman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hickman somewhat.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman tries to clinch up.
Cooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooper leaves Hickman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hickman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Hickman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hickman is in Cooper's guard.
Hickman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hickman wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
Cooper looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cooper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hickman is aware though and is defending well.
Hickman sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hickman stands and steps away. Cooper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hickman misses with a low kick.
KC Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hickman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hickman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hickman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cooper to the mat! Cooper manages to get full guard.

Cooper is working an open guard so Hickman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hickman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hickman leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cooper.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.
Hickman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Hickman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hickman pushes Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper stalling in the clinch but Hickman improves position.

Hickman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cooper regains guard immediately.
Hickman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maxwell Hickman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hickman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cooper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Hickman from controlling successfully.

Maxwell Hickman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hickman throws a right hand that misses
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman misses with a head kick.
Hickman 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 Maxwell Hickman has been cut.
Cooper slaps away a takedown attempt from Hickman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hickman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooper defends it nicely.
Cooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hickman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Cooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooper.
Hickman takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooper. That snapped Hickman's head back.
Cooper cracks Hickman with an open hand slap.
KC Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hickman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hickman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cooper is trying to escape the position but Hickman is controlling the position.
Cooper is not content to let Hickman control the position.

Hickman swings around for an armbar but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hickman's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Hickman seems keen to control Cooper's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hickman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooper's guard.
Hickman postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
Hickman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cooper trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cooper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hickman uses it to pass to side control.
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 Maxwell Hickman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Hickman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cooper connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickman is just out of range.
Hickman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hickman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cooper swivels and escapes.
Hickman tries to clinch but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper throws out a powerful jab.
Cooper cracks Hickman with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hickman is defended easily by Cooper.
Hickman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hickman scores a takedown into full mount!
Hickman controlling from the full mount.
Hickman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman controlling the pace for now.
Hickman avoids the attempt from Cooper to control.
Hickman is landing with some decent strikes but Cooper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hickman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hickman content just to control the position here.
Cooper is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hickman has taken his back.
Hickman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
KC Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman is trying to stick to Cooper's back but Cooper is turning into Hickman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hickman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cooper.
Hickman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hickman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hickman, not yet.
Cooper trying to control but Hickman is working from the bottom.
Cooper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper looking to sit in guard and control but Hickman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maxwell Hickman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hickman slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Hickman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hickman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Hickman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Sword (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Ramirez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ramirez
vs
Sword

203 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjell Sword!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sword misses with a wild body shot.
Sword shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Sword drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramirez has momentary wrist control but Sword slips an elbow through the middle.

Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sword is aware though and is defending well.
Sword postures up and lands a big shot to Ramirez's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sword forces his way into half guard.
Sword is nestled in close to Ramirez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sword 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.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Sword is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sword lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sword controlling the pace.
Ramirez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sword is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sword on the ground.
Sword lands strikes from half guard.
Sword seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sword slips a nice elbow through Ramirez's hands, connecting with Ramirez's forehead.

Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramirez tries to get out of the position.
Sword lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ramirez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sword jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjell Sword!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Poppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Zahradnicek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Poppy
vs
Zahradnicek

200 cm
25
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Poppy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Declan Zahradnicek!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahradnicek lunges at Poppy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poppy's hand.
Poppy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zahradnicek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poppy scrambles back to his feet.
Zahradnicek throws a hook to the side of Poppy's head but Poppy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poppy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Zahradnicek gets a double leg takedown into Poppy's guard.

Poppy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zahradnicek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Poppy is tightening it up a little... Zahradnicek has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zahradnicek reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zahradnicek taps out! Nice BJJ there by Poppy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Poppy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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