{R.W} FightLeague S2 Week 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Auto Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Santan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auto Bot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erwin Santan's chin.

Bot
vs
Santan

178 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

175 cm
25
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Auto Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erwin Santan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bot sprawls well. Bot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santan gets slowly back to his feet.
Santan doesn't manage to clinch there - Bot circles away.

Bot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bot is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Santan.
Bot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santan backwards.

Santan pulls Bot into guard.
Bot trying to control but Santan is working from the bottom.
Bot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santan on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Auto Bot.

Bot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santan on his heels. He'll look to pass Santan's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santan is on top in guard.
Santan tries to stand but Bot is controlling from the bottom.
Santan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bot tries to improve position but can't.
Santan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bot keeps working.

Santan decides to stand back up. Santan steps back and let's Bot get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot scores with a one two! Santan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Erwin Santan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santan misses with a few strikes there.
Santan is looking to clinch but Bot is avoiding it.
Bot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santan.
Bot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch but Santan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bot somewhat.
Bot connects with a body shot that sends Santan's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bot scores with a takedown into Santan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bot stands up out of Santan's guard for a moment - Santan manages to land a nice upkick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bot is stalling in the full guard.

Santan has his feet on Bot's thighs here. He's pushed Bot off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erwin Santan!
As Erwin Santan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Well slap my ass and call me "Sally"!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mykka Hoivunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KC Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Renegade by Jay-Z & Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hoivunen
vs
Cooper

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

207 cm
26
257 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mykka Hoivunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KC Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hoivunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooper scores with a jab. Hoivunen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cooper lands with a nice body punch.
Hoivunen misses with a wild combination.

Hoivunen dives in and scores a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Hoivunen tries to pass.
Hoivunen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Hoivunen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cooper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoivunen, into his guard.
Cooper forces his way into half 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!

Cooper is looking for a kimura here.
Hoivunen trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper wants to control but Hoivunen is keeping him busy.
Cooper trying to mount his opponent but Hoivunen defends it.
Hoivunen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cooper trying to control the action but Hoivunen is working from the bottom.

Hoivunen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoivunen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoivunen wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoivunen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hoivunen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoivunen keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Cooper looking to sit in guard and control but Hoivunen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cooper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoivunen defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper looking to control.
Hoivunen throws an elbow that misses. Cooper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoivunen's guard. Nice move by Cooper!
Hoivunen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hoivunen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoivunen punching to the body, from the bottom.

Hoivunen looking for a guillotine here but Cooper defends easily.

Hoivunen is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooper's guard.
Hoivunen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoivunen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoivunen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Cooper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoivunen wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoivunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mykka Hoivunen will probably get the nod.
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.

Hoivunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoivunen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoivunen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cooper lands a jab-cross combination.
Hoivunen throws a nice looking combination but Cooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoivunen throws a wild body kick that Cooper sees coming a mile off.
Cooper lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Cooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooper lands with a hook. Hoivunen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cooper. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cooper lands a really nice looking cross but Hoivunen seems unphased.
Cooper connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Hoivunen.
Hoivunen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cooper finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoivunen's head.
Hoivunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoivunen throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Hoivunen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a three punch combo that has Hoivunen backing up. Hoivunen nods at Cooper to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like Mykka Hoivunen has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoivunen throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper lands a jab to the head.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Hoivunen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoivunen looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.

Hoivunen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoivunen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Cooper working for a triangle but Hoivunen defends it easily.
Hoivunen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cooper's guard.
Hoivunen misses with a head shot. Cooper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hoivunen wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Cooper controls Hoivunen momentarily but Hoivunen frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoivunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoivunen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooper working a defensive guard here.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoivunen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hoivunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoivunen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has momentary wrist control but Hoivunen slips an elbow through the middle.
Cooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoivunen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoivunen is in close to Cooper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoivunen throws a strike but Cooper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoivunen is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoivunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KC Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mykka Hoivunen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hoivunen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoivunen showed some decent athleticism there.

Hoivunen is working for a submission of some sort.
Cooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoivunen.
Hoivunen working Cooper over with strikes.

Hoivunen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoivunen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Cooper actively working from the bottom here.
Cooper won't allow Hoivunen to pass to mount.
Hoivunen passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hoivunen is controlling him well.
Cooper on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cooper regains half guard, as Hoivunen was trying to land strikes.
Hoivunen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoivunen connects with a nice short shot to Cooper's temple.
Hoivunen prevents Cooper from improving his position.
Hoivunen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoivunen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoivunen not doing much here.
Cooper is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoivunen is working away from the top position though.
Mykka Hoivunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoivunen wants to take a breather but Cooper is having none of it.

Hoivunen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooper is just riding it out for now. Hoivunen eventually gives up the hold.

Hoivunen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mykka Hoivunen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Paul could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeffrey Ramirez's chin.

Paul
vs
Ramirez

185 cm
26
280 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

200 cm
25
282 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Paul slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paul scores with a hook to the body. Ramirez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paul slips a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Paul throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Paul connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Paul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paul.
Paul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Paul misses with a body shot.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Paul.
Ramirez shoots in but Paul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez takes a swing at Paul's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Paul which made him look bad.
Justin Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Ramirez.
Paul misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Jeffrey Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Paul counters with a straight right hand.
Paul is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Paul ducks under and follows up with a left that Paul also avoids with ease.
Ramirez looks gassed!
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Paul as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Paul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Paul.
Paul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Paul misses.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Paul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paul just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Paul cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
Paul connects with a body shot that sends Ramirez's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Paul coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paul lands the left hand.
Paul scores with a body shot.
Paul closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ramirez! Paul dives in looking to finish! Ramirez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Paul!
Justin Paul took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

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

McSweeney
vs
OConnell

193 cm
26
280 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
283 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall McSweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seamus OConnell!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSweeney lands a nice leg kick that just misses OConnell's sensitive parts.
OConnell shoots in but McSweeney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OConnell dives in and grabs McSweeney's left leg, looking for a takedown. McSweeney pushes down on OConnell's head and hops out.
McSweeney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McSweeney stuffs the takedown attempt from OConnell. OConnell gets slowly back to his feet.
Randall McSweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus OConnell.
McSweeney moves out of range of the strikes.
McSweeney doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnell circles away.
McSweeney throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
McSweeney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but McSweeney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McSweeney lands a nice leg kick that just misses OConnell's sensitive parts.
OConnell looks for a takedown but McSweeney sprawls well.
OConnell fails with a takedown attempt.
Randall McSweeney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSweeney throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McSweeney takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing McSweeney back against the cage.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSweeney stalling.
OConnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OConnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McSweeney's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
OConnell tries to break the clinch but McSweeney is controlling the position.
OConnell tries to pull guard but McSweeney won't allow it.
McSweeney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
OConnell tries to pull guard but McSweeney holds him up against the cage and eventually OConnell drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McSweeney manages to break the clinch.
McSweeney moves away from the strike by OConnell.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McSweeney.
McSweeney thumps OConnell with a low kick.
OConnell is looking to clinch but McSweeney is avoiding it.
OConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McSweeney. McSweeney obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSweeney feints and then cracks OConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OConnell down.
McSweeney lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by McSweeney.
OConnell looks gassed!
McSweeney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McSweeney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

McSweeney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McSweeney obliges.
McSweeney is pushing OConnell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OConnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McSweeney connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Seamus OConnell has been cut.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McSweeney.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney pushes off an throws an elbow but OConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OConnell is trying to stall.
McSweeney stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell wants a takedown but no success here.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSweeney scores with a knee to the head.
McSweeney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney misses with a punch to the body.

McSweeney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSweeney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McSweeney.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McSweeney throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McSweeney throws a front kick that sends OConnell stumbling back into the cage.
McSweeney lands a leg kick that knocks OConnell off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McSweeney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus OConnell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McSweeney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

McSweeney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OConnell shoots in looking for a takedown. McSweeney tries to sprawl out of it but OConnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSweeney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSweeney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McSweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up but OConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OConnell dives in and grabs McSweeney's left leg, looking for a takedown. McSweeney pushes down on OConnell's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for McSweeney.
OConnell misses with a body shot.
McSweeney is looking to slow OConnell down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by McSweeney.
OConnell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSweeney can pounce on him.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McSweeney rushes OConnell and presses him up against the cage.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OConnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McSweeney.
McSweeney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McSweeney lands with a slapping head kick.
McSweeney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OConnell. That did some damage!
McSweeney scores with a head kick.

McSweeney drives through and clinches with OConnell against the cage.

McSweeney breaks from the clinch.

McSweeney moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
McSweeney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OConnell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Randall McSweeney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Seamus OConnell's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by McSweeney.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.

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

McSweeney has managed to clinch.
McSweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OConnell can do to turn this around?
McSweeney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.

McSweeney breaks from the clinch.
McSweeney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OConnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McSweeney.
McSweeney thumps OConnell with a low kick.

McSweeney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSweeney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McSweeney.
McSweeney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McSweeney scores with a knee to the head.
McSweeney slowing the pace effectively.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. OConnell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from McSweeney on the inside.
McSweeney pressing his opponent against the cage.
McSweeney taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McSweeney breaks the clinch.
OConnell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSweeney as he avoids it easily.
Randall McSweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus OConnell.
OConnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
OConnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
OConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McSweeney. McSweeney obviously looking to wear him down.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses
and McSweeney counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McSweeney moves into the clinch successfully.
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OConnell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OConnell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSweeney walks away with a smile on his face. OConnell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney connects with a leg kick. OConnell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

McSweeney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McSweeney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seamus OConnell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McSweeney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McSweeney. McSweeney obviously looking to wear him down.
OConnell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McSweeney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OConnell.
OConnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSweeney avoids it really well and circles away.
McSweeney lands with a slapping head kick.
McSweeney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OConnell.
McSweeney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
OConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSweeney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for McSweeney.
An inside leg kick lands from McSweeney.
OConnell is trying desperately to land a takedown but McSweeney is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for OConnell.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSweeney clinches.

McSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McSweeney rushes OConnell and presses him up against the cage.
OConnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

McSweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSweeney throws a head kick that OConnell semi-blocks.
OConnell is looking to clinch but McSweeney is avoiding it.
Randall McSweeney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSweeney lands with a slapping head kick.
OConnell misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSweeney connects with a solid leg kick.
OConnell shoots in looking for a takedown but McSweeney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OConnell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randall McSweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus OConnell.

McSweeney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OConnell, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnell jumps guard but McSweeney stands there with OConnell around his waist. OConnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.
OConnell letting McSweeney take a breather here.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The cut above Seamus OConnell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McSweeney.

McSweeney breaks the clinch.
OConnell shoots in but McSweeney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McSweeney lands with a nice body kick.
Randall McSweeney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McSweeney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OConnell, pushing him back against the cage.
OConnell tries to break free but McSweeney pushes him back against the cage.

McSweeney breaks from the clinch.
McSweeney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from OConnell.

McSweeney clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSweeney slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McSweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSweeney throws a nice head kick!
OConnell throws a right hand that McSweeney ducks under and follows up with a left that McSweeney also avoids with ease.
OConnell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McSweeney is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by McSweeney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McSweeney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McSweeney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OConnell shoots for a double leg takedown but McSweeney sprawls well. He's pushed OConnell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McSweeney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OConnell. That did some damage!

McSweeney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OConnell, pushing him back against the cage.
Seamus OConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall McSweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSweeney 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall McSweeney!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Sword (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sword
vs
Mac

188 cm
26
280 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
285 lbs
1 - 11 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjell Sword!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Mac!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sword throws a hook but Mac avoids it easily.
Mac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Mac gets caught napping as Sword dives in and scores a takedown. Mac manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sword controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sword works over Mac with some ground and pound from guard.
Mac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sword connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mac controls Sword momentarily but Sword frees himself.
Sword postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sword postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sword working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sword seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sword. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sword cracks Mac with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sword looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kjell Sword wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mac throws the left hand but Sword avoids the punch easily.
Mac tries to clinch but Sword moves away

and Sword counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sword.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sword scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sword working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sword is looking to work some ground and pound but Mac has wrist control.
Sword working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mac's head.
Sword content to stall in guard here.
Mac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sword 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.
Mac has momentary wrist control but Sword slips an elbow through the middle.
Sword missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sword seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A good leg kick by Mac.
Mac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sword paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac tries to clinch up but Sword circles away and keeps his distance.
Sword blocks a leg kick.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sword paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sword.

Sword shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sword scoring with some ground and pound.
Sword throwing strikes but missing.
Sword with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sword is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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!
Sword with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sword is in close to Mac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sword postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kjell Sword overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sword throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sword throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sword scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sword throws a big right hand that misses.
Sword lands a couple of elbows.
Sword cracks Mac with a solid left hand.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sword stands up over Mac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sword throws a big elbow that misses.
Sword has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sword is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sword throws a big right hand that misses.
Sword lands a couple of digs.
Sword seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sword in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sword is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sword working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mac's head.
Sword is in close to Mac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sword's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sword 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.
Sword passes into half 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!
Sword is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sword lands a big elbow - Mac is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sword!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjell Sword!

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