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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mother Earth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Gumamela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gumamela has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Black Gumamela enters the cage!

Earth Jr
vs
Gumamela

158 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

192 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mother Earth Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Gumamela!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

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

Earth Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gumamela is trying to defend but Earth Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Earth Jr stands up from half guard.
Earth Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumamela.
Gumamela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Earth Jr.

Earth Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Earth Jr tries to stand and escape but Gumamela is controlling the position.

Earth Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
Some bone on bone action there as Earth Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earth Jr swings for the body but Gumamela moves out of range.
Earth Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumamela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Earth Jr.
Earth Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumamela manages to avoid it.
Earth Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Earth Jr misses with a hook. Gumamela ducked under it nicely.
Black Gumamela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Earth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumamela throws out a loose jab but Earth Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Earth Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gumamela swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Earth Jr. Gumamela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Earth Jr throws a body punch but Gumamela moves out of range.
Gumamela staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Earth Jr.

Earth Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gumamela sprawls well initially but Earth Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Earth Jr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earth Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Earth Jr misses.

Earth Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Earth Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Earth Jr gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Earth Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mother Earth Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Earth Jr.
Earth Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Earth Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Earth Jr is looking to wear down Gumamela with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Earth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Earth Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumamela manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumamela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Earth Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gumamela tries to avoid it but Earth Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gumamela to the ground. Gumamela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gumamela defending well as Earth Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Gumamela stuffs the takedown attempt from Earth Jr. Earth Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Earth Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Gumamela tries to sprawl out of it but Earth Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gumamela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gumamela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumamela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gumamela wants it to stay on the feet.
Earth Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gumamela's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Earth Jr throws a body punch but Gumamela moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Earth Jr. Gumamela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Earth Jr misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earth Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Earth Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumamela.
Earth Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumamela moves away.
Gumamela slips under a jab from Earth Jr.
Earth Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumamela is just out of range.
Earth Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gumamela defends it nicely.

Earth Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gumamela's guard.
Gumamela wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gumamela is working an open guard so Earth Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumamela misses with a body kick.
Gumamela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gumamela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gumamela wants it to stay on the feet.
Gumamela throws a front kick aimed at Earth Jr's knee but Earth Jr avoids it well.

Earth Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gumamela to the mat! Gumamela manages to get full guard.

Earth Jr gets to his feet. Gumamela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Earth Jr misses with a wild body shot.

Earth Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gumamela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Earth Jr is in Gumamela's guard.

Earth Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gumamela, up you get!
Gumamela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Earth Jr.
Earth Jr swings for the body but Gumamela moves out of range.
Earth Jr shoots in but Gumamela avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Earth Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Gumamela which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mother Earth Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Earth Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumamela was well out of range. Poor timing from Earth Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Earth Jr.
Earth Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Earth Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Earth Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumamela is just out of range.
Earth Jr throws a body punch but Gumamela moves out of range.
Gumamela lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Earth Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Earth Jr stands up.
Gumamela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Earth Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gumamela looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Earth Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumamela delivers a nice body kick.
Gumamela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Earth Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Earth Jr misses with a body shot.
Earth Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumamela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Earth Jr.
Earth Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Earth Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumamela manages to avoid it.
Gumamela throws a head kick but Earth Jr moves out of range.
Gumamela wants to land a leg kick but Earth Jr is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earth Jr throws a jab when Gumamela was well out of range.
Earth Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Earth Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gumamela lands a nice looking body kick.
Gumamela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Gumamela gets caught napping as Earth Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Gumamela manages to retain guard.
Gumamela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Earth Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gumamela, up you get!
Gumamela throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Earth Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Earth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Earth Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gumamela avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earth Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumamela is just out of range.
Earth Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Earth Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gumamela sprawls well initially but Earth Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Earth Jr wants to stand up but Gumamela is controlling the position.
Gumamela is trying to maintain the position but Earth Jr is very close to passing his half guard.

Earth Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gumamela to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gumamela ducks under a wild hook from Earth Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mother Earth Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mother Earth Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Earth Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Earth Jr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Earth Jr takes a swing at Gumamela's ribcage but misses.
Earth Jr throws a jab when Gumamela was well out of range.
Earth Jr misses the shot to the body.
Earth Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Earth Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gumamela can do anything to dispel that myth.

Earth Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Earth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Gumamela slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Earth Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earth Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gumamela is fending him off so far but Earth Jr persists. Nope, Gumamela circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mother Earth Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumamela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Earth Jr.
Earth Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumamela connects with a solid leg kick.
Earth Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gumamela can do to turn this around?

Earth Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gumamela to the ground. Earth Jr is now in Gumamela's guard.
Gumamela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Earth Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Earth Jr gets to his feet - Gumamela follows without any prompting.
Gumamela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Earth Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gumamela stuffs the takedown attempt from Earth Jr. Earth Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Crunch! Gumamela slams his shin into Earth Jr's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earth Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gumamela's waist but Gumamela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Earth Jr off to one side.
A head kick misses from Gumamela.
Earth Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Gumamela.
Earth Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gumamela's waist but Gumamela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Earth Jr off to one side.
Earth Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Earth Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumamela can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Earth Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Earth Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumamela is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Earth Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Earth Jr shoots in and bounces Gumamela off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Earth Jr wants to stand but Gumamela is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumamela looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumamela, not yet.

Earth Jr gets to his feet - Gumamela follows without any prompting.
A looping hook to the body misses from Earth Jr. Gumamela does a little dance to reset his feet.

Earth Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gumamela is trying to defend but Earth Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Earth Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumamela trying to control here.

Earth Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gumamela to stand up.
Earth Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumamela manages to avoid it.
Earth Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Gumamela.
Gumamela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Earth Jr moves away.
Earth Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumamela.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Earth Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Earth Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gumamela tries to avoid it but Earth Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gumamela to the ground. Gumamela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black Gumamela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earth Jr misses with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Mother Earth Jr!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Mother Earth Jr!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Mother Earth Jr!

Mother Earth Jr wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Mother Earth Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Father Earth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purple Haired Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Earth
vs
Haired Shanks

170 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

192 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Father Earth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Purple Haired Shanks!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shanks connects with a leg kick. Earth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Earth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shanks.
Earth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shanks slips under a jab from Earth.
Shanks misses with a body kick.
Shanks throws a head kick that misses.
Shanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Earth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shanks can pounce on him.
Earth misses with a looping left.
Shanks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shanks looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shanks.
Shanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Earth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shanks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks is looking to regain half guard here but Earth keeps moving and retains side control.

Earth stands up.
Earth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shanks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick from Shanks lands but Earth takes it in his stride.
Earth misses the shot to the body.
Shanks misses with a body kick.
Earth throws a hook to the side of Shanks's head but Shanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shanks sprawls well. Shanks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Earth gets slowly back to his feet.
Shanks misses with a body kick.
Earth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shanks.
Earth misses with a shot to the body
and Shanks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Earth looks to score with a jab to the body but Shanks is just out of range.

Earth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shanks's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Earth postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shanks to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks throws a leg kick but Earth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Earth blocks a head kick by Shanks.
Earth throws the left hand but Shanks avoids the punch easily.

Shanks tries to sprawl but Earth drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Earth stands up from half guard.
Horrible takedown by Earth or perhaps it was just good defense by Shanks which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Father Earth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Earth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shanks manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shanks throws a head kick that misses.
Shanks misses with a low kick.
Earth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Shanks.

Earth shoots in and gets a takedown into Shanks's guard.
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!

Earth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shanks scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shanks!
Earth misses with a hook.
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 Father Earth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Earth misses the shot to the body.
Shanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shanks thumps Earth with a low kick.
Earth moves out of range of the body kick from Shanks.
Shanks tries a low kick but Earth avoids it.
Shanks misses with a body kick.
Earth checks a low kick from Shanks.
Shanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Earth.
Earth checks a low kick from Shanks.
Earth checks a low kick from Shanks.
Shanks is breathing heavily.
Earth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Earth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shanks moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Earth.

Earth stands up and beckons Shanks to his feet.
Earth looks to score with a jab to the body but Shanks is just out of range.
Earth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shanks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shanks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Purple Haired Shanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Earth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shanks.
Purple Haired Shanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Earth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shanks pinned against the cage. Shanks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Earth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanks lands with a kick to the temple. Earth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Purple Haired Shanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Earth misses with a looping right.
Earth takes a swing at Shanks's ribcage but misses.
Earth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shanks manages to avoid it.
Earth thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shanks, right into the meat.
Earth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shanks is fending him off so far but Earth persists. Nope, Shanks circles away and we're back to standing.
Shanks lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earth misses with a takedown attempt - Shanks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Father Earth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shanks lands a head kick. Earth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks throws a wild body kick that Earth sees coming a mile off.
Shanks slaps away a takedown attempt from Earth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shanks, right into the meat.
Shanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Earth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shanks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Earth.
Shanks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shanks misses with a body kick.
Earth blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shanks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shanks. Earth shrugs it off though.
Earth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shanks avoids the body shot from Earth.
Earth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shanks lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shanks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Earth throws a hook to the side of Shanks's head but Shanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shanks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Purple Haired Shanks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Shanks looks for the body kick but Earth saw that one coming.
Shanks delivers a nice body kick.
Shanks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Earth.
Shanks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Earth looks to land a left hand but Shanks moved out of range nicely.
Shanks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Earth will feel that in the morning.
Shanks throws a half hearted mid kick.

Earth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shanks is trying to keep Earth in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shanks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Earth gets to his feet. Shanks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Earth's head.

Earth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shanks quickly recovers to half guard.
Shanks tries to roll over but Earth keeps him under control.

Earth stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shanks to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Earth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shanks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Earth is in Shanks's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shanks is proving hard to escape from.
Earth postures up.

Earth gets to his feet - Shanks follows without any prompting.
Earth is looking to wear down Shanks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Earth misses with a hook to the body
and Shanks counters with a low kick, right behind Earth 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from Shanks.
Shanks lands with a nice body kick.
Earth looks for a takedown but Shanks sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks thumps Earth with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Shanks.
Earth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shanks swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Father Earth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shanks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shanks lands a high kick!
Earth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shanks scores with a head kick.
Shanks scores with a head kick. Earth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shanks scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shanks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanks lands a high kick!
A clash of legs there as Earth blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick there by Shanks.
Earth 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.
Earth blocks the body kick.
Earth shoots in for a double leg but Shanks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shanks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Earth avoids the head kick by Shanks.
Shanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shanks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Purple Haired Shanks.
I think Shanks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Purple Haired Shanks!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Father Earth!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Father Earth!

Father Earth wins by split decision!
Father Earth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hernandez Xavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Greiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Xavi
vs
Greiy

181 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

164 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hernandez Xavi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Greiy!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavi avoids the body shot from Greiy.
Greiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavi.
Xavi working the head with strikes.
Xavi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Xavi tries for a kimura but Greiy is defending well.
Greiy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Xavi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavi working the ground and pound.
Xavi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Xavi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Xavi working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Xavi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xavi prevents Greiy from escaping the position.
Xavi cracks Greiy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Xavi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greiy is pushing Xavi's head away, looking to escape. Xavi manages to hold on to the position though.
Greiy 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.
Greiy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Xavi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xavi lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Xavi working the head with strikes.
Greiy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Greiy looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavi trying to control the action but Greiy is working from the bottom.
Greiy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Xavi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Xavi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Greiy some visible discomfort.
Xavi is working Greiy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Xavi lands a decent elbow from side control.

Xavi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xavi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greiy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Greiy is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiy wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Xavi lands a nice forearm strike.
Greiy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Xavi trying to control the action but Greiy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Xavi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xavi trying to control the position but Greiy is working away.

Xavi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xavi is trying to get an arm triangle but Greiy is defending well.
Xavi scores with punches from side control.
Xavi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greiy keeps working.
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!
Greiy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Xavi connects with a decent elbow.
Xavi is putting a hurting on Greiy here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Greiy tries to escape but Xavi is in control.
Greiy taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hernandez Xavi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Xavi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Xavi stands up over Greiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greiy keeping moving, preventing Xavi from controlling successfully.
Xavi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greiy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xavi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Greiy wants to stand but Xavi is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xavi scoring with some ground and pound.
Xavi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Xavi prevents Greiy from getting back to his feet.
Greiy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xavi is looking to take a break and control but Greiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Xavi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Xavi lands an elbow.

Xavi has hold of Greiy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Greiy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Xavi cranks the arm and Greiy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Greiy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hernandez Xavi!
An out of breath Hernandez Xavi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agent Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agent Orange has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Orange
vs
Sagat

192 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Agent Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edwin Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange moves out of range as Sagat strikes.
Sagat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orange just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Orange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orange attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sagat misses the jab.
Orange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sagat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sagat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orange moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Sagat.
Orange looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orange throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sagat misses with an uppercut. Orange saw that one coming.
Sagat throws a hook but Orange avoids it easily.
Orange tries to clinch but Sagat is having none of it.
Agent Orange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat fails with a takedown attempt.
Orange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagat.
The fighters circling - Sagat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orange fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sagat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sagat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orange uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagat.
Orange lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orange tries to land a front kick but Sagat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orange tries to clinch up.
Orange tries to land a front kick but Sagat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orange throws a head kick that misses.

Orange clinches up with Sagat and pushes him back against the cage.
Orange misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat prevents a body shot from Orange.
Orange scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Orange.
Sagat tries to break free but Orange pushes him back against the cage.
Orange tries to land a knee to the head but Sagat blocks with his arms.
Orange is breathing heavily.
Orange throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as Sagat controls the action.
Sagat looking to slow down the pace here.
Orange using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat stalling in the clinch but Orange improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange crunches a lovely knee into Sagat's ribcage.
Sagat avoiding damage as Orange throws knees to the body.
Orange tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Sagat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orange gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orange landing knees to the head.
Orange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as Sagat controls the action.
Orange gets underhooks to prevent Sagat's takedown attempt.
Agent Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sagat.
Orange lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
A body shot lands from Orange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Orange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Orange.
Orange scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange with a knee to the head.

Orange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orange lands with a slapping head kick.
Orange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sagat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagat just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agent Orange dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Orange misses with a looping left.
Sagat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Orange clinches.
Sagat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orange prevents it.
Orange lands a knee to the body.
Orange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orange landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orange lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sagat or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orange lands a good knee to the midsection. Sagat won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Orange working Sagat over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orange with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Orange scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Orange landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Orange.
Orange working Sagat over with knees to the body.
Orange throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sagat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Orange throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Orange scores with a shoulder strike.
Orange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagat can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sagat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orange pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orange obliges.
Sagat is looking to take this one to the mat.
Agent Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sagat.
Orange lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orange scores with a hook to the body.
Orange lands with a short shot to the head.
Orange looking to throw knees to the head but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Sagat is looking to break free of the clinch but Orange has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Orange.
Sagat wants to break free but Orange has control.
Sagat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sagat is trying to push Orange away but Orange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orange working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sagat is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Orange tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orange tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Sagat is looking to control Orange's arms but Orange gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sagat has his back to the cage.
Sagat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orange is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagat is defending well for now.
Sagat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orange gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orange tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orange scores with a knee to the head.
Orange tries to throw a body punch but Sagat avoids it by throwing Orange back against the cage.
Sagat tries for a takedown but Orange manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agent Orange dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Orange tries to clinch up.

Orange gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orange lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sagat looking to slow down the pace here.
Orange lands a nice shot to the body.

Orange manages to break the clinch.
Orange misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Orange lands but Sagat takes it in his stride.

Orange instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orange lands an uppercut.
Orange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orange scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange connects with a knee to the head.

Orange manages to break the clinch.
Sagat keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagat misses with an uppercut. Orange saw that one coming.
Orange throws a sloppy head kick and Sagat moves out of range easily.
Sagat moves out of range as Orange throws a body kick.
Sagat shoots in for a double leg but Orange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orange takes a swing at Sagat's ribcage but misses.
Orange stuffs the takedown attempt from Sagat. Sagat gets slowly back to his feet.

Sagat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orange did well to prevent Sagat getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Sagat stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Orange to get to his feet.
Sagat blocks a leg kick.
Orange tries to close the distance and clinch but Sagat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Orange moves away from the strike by Sagat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orange is looking to clinch but Sagat is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sagat drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sagat decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orange, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Agent Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Sagat.
Orange throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sagat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orange.
Orange is looking to wear down Sagat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orange lands a head kick!
Orange misses with a head kick.
Sagat shoots in and drives through. Orange sprawls well.
Orange tests Sagat's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Orange clinches.
Orange lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is trying to break free.
Sagat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orange gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orange lands a knee to the head.
Orange tries a knee to the head but Sagat blocks it.
Sagat looking for a takedown.
Orange tries to work over Sagat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orange lands a body punch in the clinch.
Agent Orange has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orange landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orange misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sagat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat stalling in the clinch but Orange improves position.
Edwin Sagat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Orange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agent Orange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orange, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Agent Orange!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Agent Orange!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Agent Orange!

Agent Orange wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Agent Orange thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buggy Blackbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avelino Salonoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blackbeard
vs
Salonoy

191 cm
25
289 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buggy Blackbeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Avelino Salonoy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackbeard misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Salonoy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blackbeard - the referee stops the clock and Salonoy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blackbeard. Salonoy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blackbeard connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackbeard tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackbeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Salonoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Avelino Salonoy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackbeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salonoy.
Blackbeard is looking to land body kicks.
Salonoy moves out of range of the body kick from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard throws a sloppy head kick and Salonoy moves out of range easily.
That kick from Blackbeard tenderised Salonoy's leg. Salonoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blackbeard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blackbeard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salonoy.
Blackbeard throws a sloppy head kick and Salonoy moves out of range easily.
Blackbeard throws a push kick but Salonoy slaps the foot to one side.
Blackbeard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salonoy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blackbeard connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbeard lands a front kick.
Salonoy looks gassed!
A telegraphed right hand from Salonoy misses the target.
Blackbeard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Salonoy misses.
Salonoy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blackbeard scores with a head kick.
Blackbeard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blackbeard feints and then cracks Salonoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salonoy down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salonoy moves away from the strike by Blackbeard.
Salonoy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Blackbeard scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackbeard throws a nice head kick!
Blackbeard throws a head kick but Salonoy moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blackbeard throws a head kick but Salonoy moves out of range.
Blackbeard tries to move into range but Salonoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blackbeard throws a nice head kick!
Salonoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salonoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackbeard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Salonoy avoids the body shot from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salonoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blackbeard misses with a kick to the body.
Blackbeard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blackbeard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Blackbeard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salonoy blocks a head kick by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salonoy can pounce on him.
Salonoy scores with a jab.
Blackbeard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salonoy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blackbeard tries a head kick but it misses.
Salonoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Salonoy.
Salonoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salonoy scores with a nice strike.
Blackbeard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salonoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salonoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackbeard avoids a kick to the body.
Blackbeard staying out of range there.
Blackbeard throws a lazy right hand but Salonoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackbeard throws a head kick that misses.
Salonoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackbeard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salonoy slips under a jab from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackbeard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salonoy.
Salonoy scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buggy Blackbeard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avelino Salonoy'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.

Salonoy avoids the head kick by Blackbeard.
Salonoy throws a hook but Blackbeard blocks it.
Salonoy lands with a good body shot.
Salonoy avoids the head kick by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackbeard throws a leg kick but Salonoy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blackbeard looks to land a right hand but Salonoy moved out of range.
Blackbeard throws a body punch but Salonoy moves out of range.
Blackbeard needs to keep his hands up - Salonoy had a free shot at his head there.
Salonoy throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackbeard misses the target.
Blackbeard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salonoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salonoy blocks a head kick by Blackbeard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackbeard throws a low kick but Salonoy moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salonoy.
Blackbeard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Salonoy misses
and Blackbeard counters with a low kick, right behind Salonoy 's knee.
Salonoy lands with a cross.
Blackbeard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buggy Blackbeard is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackbeard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Blackbeard misses
and Salonoy counters with a nice body kick.
Salonoy misses with a low kick.
Salonoy moves out of range as Blackbeard throws a body kick.
Donk. Salonoy catches Blackbeard right on the button with a cross.
Salonoy misses with a body kick.
Salonoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blackbeard throws out a powerful jab.
Salonoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackbeard tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard thows a body shot but no joy.
Blackbeard walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salonoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackbeard at a distance.
Salonoy works Blackbeard's body with a nice hook.
Salonoy scores with a jab to the body.
Salonoy feints and then cracks Blackbeard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blackbeard down.
Salonoy works Blackbeard's body with a nice hook.
Salonoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackbeard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salonoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salonoy lands with a nice body punch.
Blackbeard checks a leg kick nicely.
Blackbeard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salonoy.
Blackbeard takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salonoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blackbeard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blackbeard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salonoy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blackbeard takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Blackbeard as he checks the leg kick.
Salonoy misses with a kick to the body
and Blackbeard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Blackbeard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salonoy doesn't seem phased though.
Salonoy lands a head kick!
Blackbeard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salonoy checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonoy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blackbeard misses with a kick to the body.
Salonoy tries to work over Blackbeard's front leg with a kick but Blackbeard checks it.
Blackbeard throws the kick towards the body but Salonoy avoids it.
Blackbeard misses with a hook.
Blackbeard throws a head kick that misses.
Blackbeard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salonoy lands an overhand right.
Salonoy blocks the body kick.
Salonoy throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackbeard blocks a head kick by Salonoy.
Blackbeard throws a low kick but Salonoy moves out of range easily.
Salonoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackbeard moves away.
Blackbeard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salonoy manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avelino Salonoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avelino Salonoy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Blackbeard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Salonoy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salonoy motions for Blackbeard to come forward. Salonoy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salonoy checks a leg kick nicely.
Salonoy tries to work over Blackbeard's front leg with a kick but Blackbeard checks it.
A head kick from Blackbeard lands but Salonoy takes it in his stride.
Blackbeard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salonoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackbeard.
Blackbeard misses with an uppercut.
Salonoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackbeard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salonoy throws a body punch but Blackbeard moves out of range.
Blackbeard scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Salonoy misses.
Blackbeard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salonoy takes a swing at Blackbeard's ribcage but misses.
Blackbeard throws a leg kick but Salonoy moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonoy is looking to score with low kicks.
Blackbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salonoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Salonoy lands with an overhand left.
Blackbeard throws a sloppy head kick and Salonoy moves out of range easily.
Blackbeard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salonoy thumps Blackbeard with a low kick.
Salonoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salonoy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blackbeard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blackbeard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salonoy throws a leg kick which misses Blackbeard's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackbeard tries to avoid it.
Blackbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salonoy throws a push kick but Blackbeard slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salonoy checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Salonoy.
Blackbeard avoids a kick to the body.
Blackbeard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackbeard tries to work over Salonoy's front leg with a kick but Salonoy checks it.
Salonoy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blackbeard will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Salonoy tenderised Blackbeard's leg. Blackbeard is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salonoy.
Salonoy misses with a low kick.
Salonoy lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackbeard throws a head kick but Salonoy moves out of range.
Blackbeard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salonoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salonoy scores with a jab to the body.
Salonoy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackbeard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salonoy throws out a leg kick but Blackbeard moves out of range and Salonoy only half commits.
Blackbeard pushes Salonoy away with a front kick.
Blackbeard is looking to chop away at Salonoy's legs.
Blackbeard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blackbeard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salonoy is looking to score with low kicks.
Blackbeard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salonoy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salonoy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salonoy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salonoy misses the shot to the body.
Blackbeard lands a head kick!
Salonoy throws the kick towards the body but Blackbeard avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blackbeard throws a head kick that misses.
Blackbeard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Salonoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackbeard off the cage and back into range.
Salonoy lands with a straight right. Blackbeard didn't see that one coming.
Salonoy avoids the head kick by Blackbeard.
Salonoy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Salonoy finds it's target.
Blackbeard looks for the body kick but Salonoy saw that one coming.
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.
Blackbeard looks to throw the jab but Salonoy is out of range.
Salonoy scores with a body shot.
Salonoy tries to land a leg kick but Blackbeard saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avelino Salonoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salonoy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Buggy Blackbeard!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Buggy Blackbeard!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Buggy Blackbeard!

Buggy Blackbeard wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Buggy Blackbeard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Hinampak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hinampak
vs
Pogi

192 cm
25
288 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
268 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Hinampak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Pogi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pogi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pogi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Pedro Pogi has been cut.
Hinampak's corner calls for a 1-2. Hinampak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hinampak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pogi's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hinampak. That's going to slow Pogi down.
Hinampak scores with a head kick. Pogi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pogi drives through with a takedown into Hinampak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Pogi gets to his feet. Hinampak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Pogi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hinampak to the mat! Hinampak manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinampak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pogi 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.

Pogi stands and steps away. Hinampak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pogi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hinampak fakes the leg kick and cracks Pogi in the body.
Pogi looks gassed!
Pogi throws a shot from downtown. Hinampak moves away and avoids it.
Pogi misses the jab.
Hinampak lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Hinampak.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hinampak!
Hinampak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pogi.
A head kick from Hinampak lands but Pogi takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hinampak throws a head kick that Pogi semi-blocks.

That has opened up Pedro Pogi's cut even more.
Hinampak scores with a nice body kick.
Hinampak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Pogi is rocked!
Hinampak looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hinampak backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Pogi's temple! It sends Pogi violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hinampak celebrates and the doctors try to help Pogi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Black Hinampak!
Black Hinampak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubot Lukot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Tabaghak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lukot
vs
Tabaghak

167 cm
23
152 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gubot Lukot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tito Tabaghak!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabaghak connects with an inside leg kick.

Tabaghak has managed to clinch.
Tabaghak connects with a knee to the head.
Tabaghak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lukot.
Lukot is breathing heavily.
Tabaghak prevents a takedown attempt there.

Tabaghak drops Lukot with a big knee straight up the middle! Lukot is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Lukot is rocked!

It looks like Gubot Lukot has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabaghak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Lukot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tabaghak lands with a nice body kick.
Tabaghak throws a front kick that sends Lukot stumbling back into the cage.
Tito Tabaghak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tabaghak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lukot seems to have got his legs back now.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tabaghak drops Lukot with a big knee straight up the middle! Lukot is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tabaghak gets a clinch.
Lukot trying to stall but Tabaghak improves his position.
Tabaghak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tabaghak is working Lukot over against the cage.

Tabaghak breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tabaghak.
Tabaghak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tabaghak is pressed up against the cage. Lukot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tabaghak down to the mat. Tabaghak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabaghak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tabaghak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Tabaghak as Lukot shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gubot Lukot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabaghak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lukot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tabaghak's waist but Tabaghak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lukot off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tabaghak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tabaghak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tabaghak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lukot.
Lukot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tabaghak.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tabaghak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lukot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tabaghak sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lukot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tabaghak's waist but Tabaghak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lukot off to one side.
Tabaghak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lukot.

Tabaghak has managed to clinch.
Tabaghak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lukot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tabaghak obliges.
Tabaghak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lukot's face.
Lukot tries to score a body lock takedown but Tabaghak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tabaghak lands with a light punch inside.

Tabaghak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukot loads up on a big right hand but Tabaghak slips the punch.
Tabaghak misses with a body kick.
Lukot avoids a kick to the body.
Tabaghak throws a head kick but Lukot moves out of range.
Lukot throws an overhand right that lands on Tabaghak's shoulder, as Tabaghak tries to avoid the shot.
Lukot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tabaghak was well out of range. Poor timing from Lukot.
Tabaghak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lukot takes a swing at Tabaghak's ribcage but misses.
Tabaghak avoids the body shot from Lukot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tabaghak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lukot backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Tabaghak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gubot Lukot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lukot blocks a low kick nicely.
Tabaghak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lukot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lukot looks to score with a jab to the body but Tabaghak is just out of range.
Tabaghak lands a high kick!
Tabaghak loads up on a big right hand but Lukot slips the punch.
Lukot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lukot loads up on a big right hand but Tabaghak slips the punch.
Tabaghak avoids the body shot from Lukot.

Tabaghak tries to sprawl but Lukot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Lukot stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tabaghak lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabaghak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lukot in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabaghak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lukot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lukot throws a leg kick but Tabaghak moved away.
Tabaghak throws a head kick that misses.
Lukot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lukot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gubot Lukot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabaghak throws a push kick but Lukot slaps the foot to one side.
Lukot misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabaghak scores with a leg kick.
Lukot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tabaghak's waist but Tabaghak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lukot off to one side.

Tabaghak moves into range and clinches up with Lukot.
Lukot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tabaghak gets underhooks to prevent Lukot's takedown attempt.
Tabaghak with a knee to the head.
Lukot trying to stall but Tabaghak improves his position.
Tabaghak landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tabaghak.
Tabaghak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lukot wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabaghak scores with a shoulder strike.
Lukot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lukot takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lukot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tabaghak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tabaghak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lukot looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tabaghak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tabaghak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lukot.
Tabaghak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Tabaghak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tabaghak misses with a kick to the body.
Lukot moves out of range as Tabaghak throws a body kick.
Tito Tabaghak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lukot misses with a hook. Tabaghak ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lukot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tabaghak.
Tabaghak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lukot throws a jab but it's blocked by Tabaghak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Tabaghak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gubot Lukot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lukot misses with an uppercut.
Tabaghak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lukot moves out of range as Tabaghak throws a body kick.
Tabaghak connects with a leg kick. Lukot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tabaghak, right into the meat.
Tabaghak scores with a nice head shot.
Lukot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tabaghak.
Lukot has a takedown stuffed.
Lukot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tabaghak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lukot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tabaghak lands a leg kick that knocks Lukot off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabaghak tries to clinch up.
Tabaghak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lukot shoots for a takedown but Tabaghak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tabaghak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lukot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tabaghak.
Tabaghak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lukot.
Tabaghak lands a head kick. Lukot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tabaghak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lukot misses with a straight right.
Tabaghak scores with a spinning back kick!
Tabaghak throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabaghak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tabaghak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tabaghak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lukot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lukot checks a low kick from Tabaghak.
Lukot shoots in for a takedown but Tabaghak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gubot Lukot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tabaghak counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tabaghak.
Lukot throws a right hand that misses
and Tabaghak counters with a body kick.
Tabaghak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tabaghak connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukot moves out of range of the body kick.
Tito Tabaghak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lukot.
Lukot is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tabaghak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Tabaghak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lukot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lukot is looking to stand up but Tabaghak won't let him.

Lukot stands up from Tabaghak's guard - Lukot perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tabaghak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabaghak throws a head kick that misses.
Tabaghak throws the kick towards the body but Lukot avoids it.
Tabaghak throws a body kick that misses.
Tabaghak avoids the body shot from Lukot.
Lukot fails to land the takedown.

Tabaghak has closed the distance and engaged Lukot in a clinch.
Lukot wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tabaghak gets through Lukot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gubot Lukot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukot takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Tabaghak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tabaghak 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tito Tabaghak!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tito Tabaghak!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tito Tabaghak!

Tito Tabaghak wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Tito Tabaghak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Portgaz D Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maloy Mangtas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

D Ace
vs
Mangtas

190 cm
25
287 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
295 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Portgaz D Ace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maloy Mangtas!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Ace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangtas misses the shot to the body.
D Ace tries to land a front kick but Mangtas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangtas just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangtas tries to score with a low kick but D Ace moves his leg out of the way.
Mangtas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
D Ace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
D Ace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangtas. D Ace does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by D Ace.
Mangtas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
D Ace digs a good body shot into Mangtas's ribs.
D Ace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangtas missing with a left hand there. D Ace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Ace scores with a head kick. Mangtas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Maloy Mangtas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Ace scores with a nice body kick.
Mangtas looks gassed!
Mangtas moves out of range as D Ace throws a body kick.
D Ace scores with a nice body kick.
D Ace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangtas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
D Ace throws a head kick that misses.
D Ace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
D Ace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangtass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
D Ace lands a head kick. Mangtas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Ace lunges at Mangtas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangtas's hand.
Mangtas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from D Ace.
D Ace throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangtas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from D Ace.
Mangtas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from D Ace.
D Ace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by D Ace. That's going to slow Mangtas down.
D Ace lands with a shot to the body.
D Ace throws a sloppy head kick and Mangtas moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by D Ace!
Mangtas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from D Ace. That one must have hurt.
Mangtas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from D Ace.
D Ace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mangtas under the eye.
D Ace lands with a nice body kick.
Mangtas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Mangtas. Those never looked like landing.
D Ace throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mangtas.
D Ace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
D Ace throws a sloppy head kick and Mangtas moves out of range easily.
D Ace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangtas misses with an uppercut. D Ace saw that one coming.
D Ace throws a nice head kick!
D Ace throws out a leg kick but Mangtas moves out of range and D Ace only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mangtas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and D Ace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from D Ace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Ace throws a front kick aimed at Mangtas's knee but Mangtas avoids it well.
Mangtas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mangtas misses with a low kick as D Ace jumps back.
D Ace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangtas was well out of range. Poor timing from D Ace.
A big left from Mangtas misses.
D Ace avoids the body shot from Mangtas.
A jab lands there for D Ace.
D Ace moves away from the strike by Mangtas.
Mangtas misses with a leg kick
and D Ace counters with a big head kick but Mangtas shrugs it off.
Some bone on bone action there as D Ace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mangtas misses with a hook. D Ace ducked under it nicely.
D Ace connects with an inside leg kick.
D Ace thuds his shin into the meat of Mangtas's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangtas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mangtas missing with a left hand there. D Ace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Ace checks a low kick from Mangtas.
D Ace scores with a nice body kick.
D Ace lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mangtas throws a series of punches but D Ace avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by D Ace - just one landing.
Mangtas takes a swing at D Ace's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangtas misses with a leg kick
and D Ace counters with a nice body shot.
Mangtas avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mangtas motions for D Ace to come forward. Mangtas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - D Ace finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangtas throws the left hand but D Ace avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Portgaz D Ace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maloy Mangtas's cut.
That's time! D Ace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

D Ace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangtas.
Mangtas avoids the head kick by D Ace.
Mangtas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Ace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangtas can do to turn this around?
D Ace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
D Ace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
D Ace throws a head kick but Mangtas moves out of range.
Mangtas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mangtas throws a low kick but D Ace avoids it.
Portgaz D Ace is winning the standup battle so far.
D Ace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangtas.
D Ace moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangtas.
Mangtas blocks a head kick by D Ace.
D Ace blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangtas blocks a low kick nicely.
D Ace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangtas.
Mangtas lands with a hook. D Ace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ace throws a sloppy head kick and Mangtas moves out of range easily.
D Ace blocks a head kick by Mangtas.
D Ace throws the left hand but Mangtas avoids the punch easily.
Mangtas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Ace manages to avoid it.
Mangtas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangtas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Ace throws a head kick that Mangtas semi-blocks.
Mangtas swings for the body but D Ace moves out of range.
D Ace tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangtas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangtas blocks the body kick.
D Ace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
D Ace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangtas looks to score with a jab to the body but D Ace is just out of range.
D Ace tries to land a front kick but Mangtas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangtas looks to land a body kick but D Ace moved away.
D Ace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mangtas tries to score with a low kick but D Ace moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from D Ace misses.
D Ace slips a straight right by Mangtas.
D Ace checks a leg kick.
Mangtas moves out of range of the body kick.
D Ace tries a low kick but Mangtas avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangtas misses with a leg kick
and D Ace makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mangtas really felt that one!
Mangtas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mangtas looks to score with a jab to the body but D Ace is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mangtas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, D Ace has got the better of the exchanges.
Mangtas swings for the body but D Ace moves out of range.
D Ace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangtas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mangtas misses.
Mangtas misses the shot to the body.
Mangtas misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangtas looks to score with a jab to the body but D Ace is just out of range.
Mangtas blocks the body kick.
Mangtas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mangtas misses with a low kick.
D Ace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Ace looks for the body kick but Mangtas saw that one coming.
Mangtas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down D Ace rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangtas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before D Ace can pounce on him.
Mangtas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mangtas takes a swing at D Ace's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Ace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangtas throws a low kick, looking for D Ace's leg but D Ace calmly moves out of range.
Mangtas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
D Ace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangtas.
D Ace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
D Ace throws a head kick but Mangtas moves out of range.
Mangtas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
D Ace thows a body shot but no joy.
D Ace blocks a head kick by Mangtas.
Mangtas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D Ace lands a head kick!
Mangtas just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Portgaz D Ace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maloy Mangtas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

D Ace defending well as Mangtas loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangtas. D Ace does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Ace tries a low kick but Mangtas avoids it.
Mangtas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Ace.
D Ace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from D Ace.
D Ace lands with a slapping head kick.
Mangtas looks to land a left hand but D Ace moved out of range nicely.
D Ace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangtas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Ace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangtas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mangtas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Ace moves away.
Mangtas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mangtas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangtas.
D Ace throws a wild body kick that Mangtas sees coming a mile off.
Mangtas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
D Ace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mangtas throws out a leg kick but D Ace moves out of range and Mangtas only half commits.
Mangtas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
D Ace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mangtas's head.
A jab from D Ace does it's job there.
D Ace slips a straight right by Mangtas.
Mangtas misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from D Ace.
Mangtas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from D Ace.
A kick lands to the mid section there for D Ace.
D Ace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangtas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before D Ace can pounce on him.
D Ace tries to land a leg kick but Mangtas saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Mangtas misses with a two punch combination.
D Ace digs a good hook to Mangtas's body.
Mangtas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
D Ace thows a body shot but no joy.
D Ace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangtas.
Mangtas tries to land a leg kick but D Ace saw it coming and moves away.
D Ace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as D Ace blocks the low kick.
Mangtas avoids the head kick by D Ace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Ace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mangtas throws a body punch but D Ace moves out of range.
Mangtas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Ace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by D Ace.
A leg kick checked by Mangtas.
Mangtas throws a chopping leg kick but D Ace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from D Ace - that will leave a mark!
Mangtas blocks a head kick by D Ace.
D Ace checks a low kick from Mangtas.
D Ace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
D Ace pushes Mangtas away with a front kick.
Mangtas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Ace.
D Ace throws the kick towards the body but Mangtas avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangtas throws a leg kick that is checked
and D Ace counters with a nice kick to the body.
D Ace ducks under a wild hook from Mangtas.
Mangtas throws a jab when D Ace was well out of range.
D Ace throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mangtas.
D Ace throws a push kick but Mangtas slaps the foot to one side.
Mangtas throws a low kick but D Ace avoids it.
Mangtas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Ace was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangtas.
Mangtas moves out of range of the leg kick from D Ace.
Mangtas checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D Ace moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangtas throws a leg kick but D Ace moved away.
D Ace checks a low kick from Mangtas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Portgaz D Ace clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maloy Mangtas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

D Ace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangtas takes a swing at D Ace's ribcage but misses.
D Ace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
D Ace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mangtas misses with a jab, cross combination.
D Ace throws a head kick that misses.
D Ace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangtas.
D Ace misses with a body kick.
Mangtas blocks the body kick.
D Ace misses with a low kick.
Mangtas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Mangtas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Ace throws a low kick, looking for Mangtas's leg but Mangtas calmly moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mangtas misses with a hook
and D Ace counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ace avoids the body shot from Mangtas.
Mangtas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
D Ace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mangtas's head.
Mangtas throws a head kick but D Ace moves out of range.
Mangtas checks a leg kick nicely.
D Ace slips a straight right by Mangtas.
Mangtas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mangtas is looking to chop away at D Ace's legs.
Mangtas looks to throw the jab but D Ace is out of range.
Mangtas blocks a head kick by D Ace.
Mangtas throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mangtas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangtas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Ace moves away.
Mangtas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Ace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangtas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
D Ace misses with a body kick.
Mangtas misses with a hook
and D Ace counters with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mangtas blocks the leg kick.
Mangtas misses the shot to the body.
Mangtas punishes D Ace's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Mangtas misses.
D Ace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangtas.
A solid body kick from D Ace.
Mangtas misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Ace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Ace. Mangtas does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangtas wants to land a leg kick but D Ace is out of range.
Mangtas throws a leg kick
and D Ace counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mangtas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangtas looks to throw the jab but D Ace is out of range.
Mangtas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
D Ace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangtas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by D Ace. D Ace obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangtas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Ace was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangtas.
Mangtas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
D Ace thuds his shin into the meat of Mangtas's side.
Mangtas is looking to land body kicks.
D Ace throws a sloppy head kick and Mangtas moves out of range easily.
D Ace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Ace blocks a low kick nicely.
D Ace lands a head kick!
Mangtas wants to land a leg kick but D Ace is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as D Ace blocks the leg kick.
Mangtas misses with a left hand
and D Ace counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Mangtas misses
and D Ace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
D Ace moves out of range as Mangtas throws a body kick.
D Ace keeps Mangtas at a distance using the push kick.
Mangtas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangtas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangtas throws a body punch but D Ace moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangtas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Ace was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangtas.
Mangtas checks a low kick from D Ace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Portgaz D Ace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maloy Mangtas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mangtas looks to score with a jab to the body but D Ace is just out of range.
D Ace throws a half hearted mid kick.
D Ace throws a half hearted mid kick.
D Ace throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
D Ace scores with a push kick.
D Ace throws out a leg kick but Mangtas moves out of range and D Ace only half commits.
D Ace checks the leg kick nicely there.
D Ace misses with a head kick.
D Ace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
D Ace misses with a body kick.
Mangtas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mangtas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangtas throws a leg kick
and D Ace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Mangtas.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as D Ace checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by D Ace.
D Ace thuds his shin into the meat of Mangtas's side.
Mangtas misses with a kick to the body.
D Ace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mangtas if he has to take too many more of those.
D Ace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
D Ace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangtas.
D Ace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangtas.
Mangtas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
D Ace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangtas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
D Ace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangtas looks to score with a jab to the body but D Ace is just out of range.
D Ace slips under a jab.
D Ace throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as D Ace blocks the low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by D Ace as he connects with a hook.
D Ace throws a front kick aimed at Mangtas's knee but Mangtas avoids it well.
A jab from Mangtas misses.
D Ace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangtas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Ace manages to avoid it.
D Ace throws a nice outside leg kick.
D Ace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangtas checks a low kick from D Ace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangtas misses the shot to the body.
Mangtas throws a leg kick but D Ace moved away.
Nice body kick there by D Ace.
Mangtas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Ace looks for the body kick but Mangtas saw that one coming.
Mangtas throws a jab when D Ace was well out of range.
D Ace tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangtas is looking to chop away at D Ace's legs.
D Ace tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangtas misses with a kick to the body.
Mangtas throws a low kick but D Ace avoids it.
Mangtas checks a leg kick.
D Ace throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mangtas throws a push kick but D Ace slaps the foot to one side.
Mangtas looks to score with a jab to the body but D Ace is just out of range.
D Ace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mangtas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangtas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Ace throws a wild body kick that Mangtas sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Mangtas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangtas misses with an uppercut.
Mangtas takes a kick to the side of the head.
D Ace connects with a right hand. Mangtas shakes it off.
D Ace misses with a leg kick.
Mangtas misses with a body shot.
D Ace does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
D Ace checks a low kick from Mangtas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangtas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from D Ace.
Maloy Mangtas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Ace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Portgaz D Ace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well D Ace 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Portgaz D Ace!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Portgaz D Ace!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Portgaz D Ace!

Portgaz D Ace wins by unanimous decision!
Portgaz D Ace is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Portgaz D Ace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.