UFL 5: Babel vs Tcherkasov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Watling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Thornton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thornton
vs
Watling

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Watling!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jacob Watling has been cut.
Thornton lands a big head kick that sends Watling to the canvas! Thornton follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Thornton!
Aaron Thornton took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yurei Sakaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakaki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is monster skillet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sakaki
vs
Barnett

190 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yurei Sakaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakaki throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Barnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barnett controlling from the top position.

Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnett working some strikes from top position.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakaki's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett drops an elbow to the side of Sakaki's head.
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sakaki is breathing heavily.

Barnett decides to stand and escape the position.
Sakaki misses with a wild combination.

Barnett rushes Sakaki and presses him up against the cage.

Barnett manages to break the clinch.
Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakaki throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.

Barnett moves into range and clinches up with Sakaki.
Barnett avoiding damage.

Barnett has hold of one of Sakaki's legs. Sakaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!

Barnett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnett closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Barnett drags the fight down to the ground.
Barnett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakaki's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett is in close to Sakaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnett scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.
Barnett drops an elbow to the side of Sakaki's head.

Sakaki is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Sakaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Barnett maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sakaki could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barnett has cracked it and Sakaki is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barnett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Barnett!
In his post fight interview, Matt Barnett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bern Ancheta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toyota Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawasaki has chosen Buiikikaesu as his entrance music. Bern Ancheta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ancheta
vs
Kawasaki

200 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

196 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bern Ancheta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toyota Kawasaki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ancheta cracks Kawasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kawasaki looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ancheta tries a head kick but it misses.
Ancheta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawasaki. Kawasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ancheta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ancheta is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kawasaki hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bern Ancheta!
Bern Ancheta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Plugboer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornholio comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast by Ramstein - Cornholio Mix. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cornholio
vs
Plugboer

169 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Cornholio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ron Plugboer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornholio misses with a takedown attempt - Plugboer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cornholio shoots for a double leg takedown but Plugboer sprawls well. He's pushed Cornholio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cornholio swinging wildly here.

Cornholio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plugboer was covering up waiting for the punch and Cornholio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cornholio prevents Plugboer from getting back to his feet.
Plugboer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plugboer wants to stand but Cornholio is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cornholio closes the distance and clinches.
Plugboer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plugboer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plugboer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cornholio letting Plugboer take a breather here.
Cornholio has had enough of the clinch but Plugboer keeps him there for the moment.
Plugboer throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugboer avoiding damage.
Cornholio is trying to pull guard but Plugboer has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Plugboer.
Cornholio tries to pull guard but Plugboer holds him up against the cage and eventually Cornholio drops back down to his feet.
Plugboer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plugboer leaning against his opponent.
Plugboer lands a nice uppercut.
Cornholio blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plugboer after a bit of a struggle.
Plugboer cracks Cornholio with a nice body shot.
Cornholio is breathing heavily.
Plugboer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plugboer just leaning against Cornholio, taking a breather.
Plugboer throws an elbow that misses.
Plugboer presses Cornholio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cornholio tries to land knees in the clinch but Plugboer avoids the damage to the body.
Plugboer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cornholio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Plugboer walks away with a smile on his face. Cornholio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cornholio misses with a double jab
and Plugboer counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Great Cornholio has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornholio misses with a double jab

and Plugboer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Plugboer has Cornholio pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ron Plugboer.

Cornholio clinches with his opponent.
Cornholio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plugboer smiles and moves away.

Plugboer has Cornholio up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornholio takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Plugboer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Cornholio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Plugboer clinches up against the cage.
Cornholio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plugboer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plugboer stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plugboer.

Cornholio pulls guard effortlessly.
Plugboer looking to sit in guard and control but Cornholio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Plugboer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cornholio controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugboer wants to sweep but no luck.
Plugboer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Plugboer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plugboer wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plugboer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Plugboer wants to stand but Cornholio is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Great Cornholio just wasn't active enough.

Plugboer gets tackled into the cage by Cornholio. Cornholio maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugboer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Plugboer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cornholio is trying to pull guard but Plugboer has him pressed against the cage.
Cornholio fails to pull guard.
A short right from Plugboer.
Plugboer avoiding damage.
Cornholio tries to break the clinch but Plugboer is controlling the position.
Plugboer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornholio avoids it.
Ron Plugboer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cornholio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Plugboer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugboer tries to close the distance and clinch but Cornholio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plugboer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Plugboer clinches up with Cornholio and pushes him back against the cage.

Cornholio successfully pulls guard.
Plugboer prevents Cornholio from getting back to his feet.
Plugboer wants to control from the top but Cornholio keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ron Plugboer.

Cornholio has closed the distance and engaged Plugboer in a clinch.
Plugboer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plugboer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornholio is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Plugboer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Plugboer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ron Plugboer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Great Cornholio's cut.
That's time! Cornholio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cornholio just misses with a punch to the body.
Cornholio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Plugboer moves into the clinch.
Plugboer lands a shot to the body.
Cornholio trying to stall but Plugboer improves his position.
Cornholio dodges an elbow strike from Plugboer.
Plugboer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cornholio avoids the elbow strike from Plugboer, against the cage.
Plugboer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plugboer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cornholio backwards.
Plugboer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plugboer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cornholio up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugboer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Plugboer.
Cornholio avoids the elbow strike from Plugboer, against the cage.
Plugboer lands with a right to the head.
Cornholio letting Plugboer take a breather here.
Plugboer throws an elbow but it misses.
Plugboer prevents Cornholio from breaking the clinch.
Plugboer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Plugboer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornholio is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugboer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plugboer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cornholio fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Cornholio gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Plugboer regains guard.
Cornholio trying to control but Plugboer is working from the bottom.
Great Cornholio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plugboer has control of Cornholio's left arm, preventing Cornholio from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plugboer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cornholio is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Cornholio moves into the clinch.
Plugboer pushes Cornholio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plugboer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plugboer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cornholio blocks an elbow strike.
Plugboer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plugboer throws an elbow but it misses.
Plugboer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plugboer is defending well.
Plugboer lands an uppercut.
Cornholio jumps guard but Plugboer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plugboer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plugboer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plugboer has Cornholio pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornholio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Plugboer walks away with a smile on his face. Cornholio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Plugboer clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Plugboer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plugboer 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Plugboer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Akkubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akkubar
vs
Walters

177 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Akkubar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Walters!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ali Akkubar has been cut.
Akkubar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walters throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Walters throws a front kick that sends Akkubar stumbling back into the cage.
Walters scores with a one two! Akkubar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Akkubar is rocked!
Walters keeps Akkubar at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle, before Walters throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Akkubar's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Walters lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kyle Walters!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James McKinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James McKinney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight's chin.

McKinney
vs
OmicronPerseiEight

185 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James McKinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinney tries to clinch up.
OmicronPerseiEight circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from McKinney.
McKinney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKinney moves in looking to clinch but OmicronPerseiEight pushes him off.
McKinney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKinney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OmicronPerseiEight tries to avoid it but McKinney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OmicronPerseiEight to the ground. OmicronPerseiEight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKinney moves in looking to clinch but OmicronPerseiEight pushes him off.
McKinney throws a head kick but OmicronPerseiEight moves out of range.
McKinney shoots in for a double leg but OmicronPerseiEight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

OmicronPerseiEight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McKinney to the mat! McKinney manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OmicronPerseiEight pushing down on McKinney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McKinney is trying to stand up here but OmicronPerseiEight is controlling him well.
McKinney is breathing heavily.
OmicronPerseiEight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKinney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

OmicronPerseiEight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to take a breather but McKinney is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight is pressing down on McKinney's thigh, looking to free his foot. McKinney is holding on for now.
McKinney looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if OmicronPerseiEight is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

OmicronPerseiEight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKinney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OmicronPerseiEight.
McKinney is trying to stand back up but OmicronPerseiEight is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OmicronPerseiEight.
OmicronPerseiEight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McKinney tries to kick OmicronPerseiEight off but OmicronPerseiEight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

OmicronPerseiEight has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McKinney defend it? OmicronPerseiEight steps over the head and cranks it - McKinney is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for OmicronPerseiEight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mayor
vs
Dias

203 cm
19
295 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 New York, Tommy Mayor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matheus Dias!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayor, pushing him back against the cage.
Dias can't break the clinch.
Dias tries to break the clinch but Mayor is controlling the position.
Dias is trying to break the clinch but Mayor has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Mayor.
Dias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mayor to keep the fight standing.
Mayor lands a body shot.
Dias looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mayor trying to control the position but instead, Dias has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mayor into the cage.
Mayor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dias backwards.

It looks like Matheus Dias has been cut.
Dias takes a shot to the head.
Mayor has Dias pressed against the cage, preventing Dias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mayor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dias backwards.
Mayor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayor is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Mayor.
Mayor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayor.
Mayor mutters something to Dias before pushing him back against the cage. As Dias comes back towards him, Mayor unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Dias clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Mayor!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Kiram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Kono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kareem Kiram has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kiram
vs
Kono

170 cm
18
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kareem Kiram !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hideo Kono!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kono throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiram .
Kiram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiram was well out of range. Poor timing from Kono.
Kono misses with a looping left.
Kiram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiram manages to avoid it.
Kiram wants to clinch.
Kono moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiram walks into a stiff left hand from Kono.
Kiram doesn't manage to clinch there - Kono circles away.
The fighters circling - Kono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiram tries to move into range but Kono moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiram circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kono misses with a looping left.
Kiram moves forwards but Kono connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kono catches Kiram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Kiram is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiram digs a good body shot into Kono's ribs.
Oh Kiram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kono throws a hook but Kiram blocks it.
Kiram seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiram is looking to clinch but Kono is avoiding it.

Kiram rushes Kono and presses him up against the cage.
Kono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kono tries a body shot but Kiram blocks it.
Kiram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kono's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiram .
Kono is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiram has double underhooks.

Kono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Kono misses.
Kono might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kono throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hideo Kono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kono takes a swing at Kiram 's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Kono - just one landing.
Kiram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kono throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kono lands the left hand.
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!
Kiram is looking to clinch.
Kono scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kono swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiram .

Kiram rushes Kono and presses him up against the cage.
Kiram misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kiram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kono changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kono scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kono digs a good body shot into Kiram 's ribs.
Kono swinging wildly here.
Kono lands a nice hook to Kiram 's body. Kiram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiram is breathing heavily.
Kiram moves out of range as Kono strikes.
Kono dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kono lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kono paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kono throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiram .
Kono getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kiram slips a jab from Kono.
Nice uppercut there from Kono.
Kono drops Kiram with a naaaaasty hook - Kiram is in real trouble here! Kono dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Kono!
Our winner, Hideo Kono, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zawisza Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Tappanii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cop
vs
Tappanii

187 cm
23
197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zawisza Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Tappanii!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Tappanii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cop knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tappanii wants to control but Cop is keeping him busy.

Tappanii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Tappanii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cop, who protects the arm well.
Cop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cop tries to get out of the position.
Tappanii wants to control but Cop is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tappanii has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cop is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tappanii yanks on the arm and Cop is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tappanii.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannu Tappanii!