QFC Tournament 195 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Son Of The Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Mincone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Of The Beach
vs
Mincone

169 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Son Of The Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Mincone!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Beach shoots for a takedown but Mincone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

The Beach scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mincone trying to hold on to The Beach's head to control him but The Beach postures up.

Mincone looking for submissions off his back.
The Beach lands with a punch from half guard.
Mincone wants to get back to his feet.
The Beach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mincone punching from the bottom.
The Beach seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
The Beach is nestled in close to Mincone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from The Beach.
The Beach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mincone's head.
The Beach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mincone on the ground.
The Beach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mincone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mincone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Beach is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mincone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Beach is staying active.
Mincone has hold of The Beach's hands but The Beach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Beach lands strikes from half guard.
Mincone is trying to control but can't.
Mincone looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Beach lands with a punch from half guard.
The Beach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mincone looks winded!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Beach lands a nice short elbow.

Mincone is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Beach scores with a big shot! Mincone's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mincone! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Son Of The Beach!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Houk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cruz
vs
Houk

160 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jermaine Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Houk!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houk moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Houk. Those never looked like landing.
Houk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houk gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Houk. That one must have hurt.
Houk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Houk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houk.
Jermaine Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Houk.

Houk moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Houk stalling in the clinch but Cruz improves position.
Cruz tries to circle away but Houk has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Houk has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Houk is controlling the position.
Houk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Houk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.

Houk breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Houk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Houk tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Houk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Houk tries a head kick but it misses.
Houk fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Houk or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz which made him look bad.
Houk looks winded!
Houk fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houk fails with a takedown attempt.
Houk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Houk tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Houk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Houk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Jay Houk has been cut.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Houk is defended easily by Cruz.
Jay Houk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Houk.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Houk swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Houk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Houk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Jermaine Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Houk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houk misses with a body punch
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houk fails with a takedown attempt.
Houk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Houk fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Houk is breathing heavily.
Houk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay Houk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houk misses with the combination.
Houk throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Houk has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jermaine Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Houk.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Houk shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Houk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Houk throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a huge left! Houk is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cruz isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Houk from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Cruz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mishiriro Kawaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dimagiba
vs
Kawaguchi

165 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

161 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benson Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mishiriro Kawaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dimagiba with a poor takedown

and Kawaguchi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dimagiba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kawaguchi prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimagiba has Kawaguchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kawaguchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimagiba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kawaguchi after a bit of a struggle.
Dimagiba tries to score a body lock takedown but Kawaguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dimagiba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawaguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dimagiba blocks an elbow strike from Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimagiba blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Kawaguchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimagiba keeps control of Kawaguchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kawaguchi tries a body shot but Dimagiba blocks it.
Kawaguchi gets underhooks to prevent Dimagiba's takedown attempt.
Kawaguchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kawaguchi fails to pull guard.
Kawaguchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawaguchi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kawaguchi tries to break the clinch but Dimagiba is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimagiba as Kawaguchi tries to tie him up.
Kawaguchi gets underhooks to prevent Dimagiba's takedown attempt.
Dimagiba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kawaguchi is defending well.
Dimagiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kawaguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kawaguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dimagiba has Kawaguchi pressed against the cage, preventing Kawaguchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimagiba is trying to drag Kawaguchi to the mat but Kawaguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kawaguchi can't get the takedown.
Kawaguchi trying to stall but Dimagiba improves his position.
Dimagiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kawaguchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawaguchi stops a takedown attempt from Dimagiba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi trying to control the position but instead, Dimagiba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawaguchi into the cage.
Kawaguchi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimagiba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawaguchi tries to pull guard but Dimagiba holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawaguchi drops back down to his feet.
Kawaguchi is trying to force a seperation but Dimagiba has the dominant position.
Kawaguchi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dimagiba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kawaguchi is trying to break the clinch but Dimagiba is controlling him.
Kawaguchi tries to break the clinch but Dimagiba is controlling the position.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimagiba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kawaguchi is defending well.
Kawaguchi 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.
Kawaguchi has Dimagiba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimagiba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawaguchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kawaguchi can't get the takedown.
Kawaguchi stops a takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
Kawaguchi looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi gets underhooks to prevent Dimagiba's takedown attempt.
Kawaguchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kawaguchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dimagiba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kawaguchi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dimagiba stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawaguchi. Kawaguchi gets slowly back to his feet.

Kawaguchi drives through and clinches with Dimagiba against the cage.
Dimagiba is trying to drag Kawaguchi to the mat but Kawaguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kawaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimagiba dodges an elbow strike from Kawaguchi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is trying to drag Kawaguchi to the mat but Kawaguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Kawaguchi decides to pull guard.
Kawaguchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dimagiba manages to get himself to full guard.
Kawaguchi advances position into side control!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kawaguchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dimagiba, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kawaguchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kawaguchi trying to mount his opponent but Dimagiba defends it.
Kawaguchi is looking to take a break and control but Dimagiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dimagiba won't allow Kawaguchi to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mishiriro Kawaguchi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dimagiba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kawaguchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kawaguchi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawaguchi 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.
Kawaguchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kawaguchi stands up and waves to Dimagiba to follow him.

Kawaguchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dimagiba sprawls well initially but Kawaguchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawaguchi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mishiriro Kawaguchi.
Dimagiba shoots for a takedown but Kawaguchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kawaguchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kawaguchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kawaguchi stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Dimagiba gets caught flat footed, as Kawaguchi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dimagiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kawaguchi on the ground.
Dimagiba wants to stand up but Kawaguchi is controlling him.
Kawaguchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mishiriro Kawaguchi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kawaguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Kawaguchi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawaguchi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mishiriro Kawaguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawaguchi gets underhooks to prevent Dimagiba's takedown attempt.
Kawaguchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawaguchi looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawaguchi tries to circle away but Dimagiba has him pinned against the cage.

Kawaguchi pulls guard.

Kawaguchi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dimagiba frees his head nicely. Oh but Kawaguchi has switched to an armbar! Dimagiba is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mishiriro Kawaguchi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filip Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cro Cop
vs
Breaker

152 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Filip Cro Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benjamin Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Filip Cro Cop has been cut.
Breaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Breaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cro Cop is defended easily by Breaker.
Cro Cop needs to keep his hands up - Breaker had a free shot at his head there.
Breaker dodges the punch combination from Cro Cop.
Horrible takedown by Cro Cop or perhaps it was just good defense by Breaker which made him look bad.
Breaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Breaker cracks Cro Cop with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cro Cop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Breaker circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Cro Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cro Cop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cro Cop blocks a head kick by Breaker.
Cro Cop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cro Cop is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cro Cop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cro Cop doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Breaker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Cro Cop is rocked!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Breaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Cro Cop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cro Cop seems to have got his legs back now.
Breaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Breaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Cro Cop has wrist control.
Breaker is working Cro Cop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Cro Cop keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cro Cop could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Breaker controlling from the top position.
Breaker wants to stand but Cro Cop has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Cro Cop keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Benjamin Breaker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Cro Cop tries to sprawl but Breaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Breaker trying to control the pace.
Breaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cro Cop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cro Cop.
Breaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Breaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Breaker trying to work for an americana but Cro Cop has managed to regain full guard.
Breaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cro Cop is keeping the position for now.
Breaker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker stays in close to Cro Cop's body and controls the position.
Breaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Cro Cop keeps moving.
Breaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cro Cop keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Benjamin Breaker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Breaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Breaker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Breaker throws a nice looking combination but Cro Cop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Breaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Filip Cro Cop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cro Cop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filip Cro Cop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cro Cop shoots for a double leg takedown but Breaker sprawls well. He's pushed Cro Cop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cro Cop fails with the takedown.
Cro Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Breaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Cro Cop counters with a left to the body.
Cro Cop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cro Cop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cro Cop moves in looking to clinch but Breaker pushes him off.
Cro Cop tries to clinch but Breaker moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Breaker.
Breaker lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cro Cop scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Breaker throws a head kick that misses.
Breaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Breaker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cro Cop. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cro Cop circles away quickly and effectively.
Breaker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Breaker.
Breaker connects with a single shot there.
Breaker swinging wildly here.
Breaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Breaker tries a low kick but Cro Cop avoids it.
Benjamin Breaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cro Cop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Breaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cro Cop somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Cro Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breaker lands a jab to Cro Cop's midsection.
Breaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Breaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cro Cop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Breaker scores with a takedown into Cro Cop's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breaker is stalling in the full guard.
Breaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breaker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Breaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Cro Cop keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Benjamin Breaker wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breaker. Cro Cop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cro Cop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cro Cop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breaker somewhat.
Cro Cop misses with a series of wild punches.
Breaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cro Cop.
Breaker cracks Cro Cop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker swinging wildly here.

Breaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Breaker controls the position.
Cro Cop takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cro Cop keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Breaker stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cro Cop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Breaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Filip Cro Cop's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Cro Cop misses with a takedown attempt
and Breaker counters with a series of strikes. Cro Cop will be more careful next time no doubt.
Breaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Breaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cro Cop under the eye.
Cro Cop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breaker.
Breaker misses with a lunging right hand

and Cro Cop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cro Cop is pressed up against the cage. Breaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cro Cop down to the mat. Cro Cop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Breaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Breaker swinging wildly here.
Breaker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cro Cop back to the cage. Breaker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cro Cop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Breaker.
Breaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Breaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cro Cop fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breaker tries to clinch but Cro Cop moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Breaker.
Breaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cro Cop dives in and grabs Breaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Breaker pushes down on Cro Cop's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Cro Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Breaker.
Breaker lunges at Cro Cop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cro Cop's hand.
Breaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Cro Cop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Breaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cro Cop at a distance.
Cro Cop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Breaker scores with a decent looking hook.
Cro Cop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop scoring well with a low kick there.
Breaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Breaker feints and as Cro Cop raises his hands in defense, Breaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cro Cop looking for a guillotine here but Breaker defends easily.
Cro Cop is looking to stand up but Breaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Breaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Cro Cop has his foot on Breaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breaker works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop looking for a sweep. Not yet Cro Cop, not yet.
Cro Cop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cro Cop controls Breaker momentarily but Breaker frees himself.
Breaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Breaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cro Cop is proving hard to escape from.

Cro Cop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Breaker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cro Cop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filip Cro Cop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Breaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Cro Cop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Breaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Breaker 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Benjamin Breaker!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Benjamin Breaker!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Benjamin Breaker!

Benjamin Breaker wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Faber

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Faber counters with a head kick. That will keep Silva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Silva misses

and Faber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Faber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faber prevents it.
Faber controlling the action here for a moment.
Faber fails to pull guard.
Silva can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Faber breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faber has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva tries to break free but Faber pushes him back against the cage.
Faber has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva tries to circle away but Faber has him pinned against the cage.

Faber breaks from the clinch.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Faber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva throws a series of punches but Faber moves out of range.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Faber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Faber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Faber closes the distance but Silva moves to the side

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Faber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Silva has gone for a leg lock! Faber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Faber wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva is not content to let Faber control the position.
Silva is trying to control Faber's posture but Faber avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Faber stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Faber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Faber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Faber dominated that round.
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.

Silva leaves Faber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Faber shows good takedown defense.
Faber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawn Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faber tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Faber is breathing heavily.

Silva darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faber tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.

Faber successfully pulls guard.

Faber working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.

Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faber defends it well.

Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Faber is working to get back to half guard.
Faber tries to control Silva's body but Silva pushes him off. Faber squirms to his side and now Silva has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Faber is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Faber.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking to clinch.

Silva gets a clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faber avoids it.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva is working Faber over against the cage.
Faber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Faber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Faber as Silva shoots in.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Silva rushes Faber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Faber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Faber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Faber tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Faber pulls Silva into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Faber is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Faber manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Faber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Faber has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva wants to control but Faber is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Faber is looking to pass Silva's guard but actually Silva recovers to full guard.
Faber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Faber escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silva is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Faber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva lands a jab to Faber's midsection.

Faber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Faber advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Faber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Faber stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Urijah Faber.

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Faber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Faber has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shawn Silva.
I think Silva 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 for Urijah Faber!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Urijah Faber!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Urijah Faber!

Urijah Faber wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Urijah Faber 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
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yushi Tatizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tatizu
vs
Luffy

160 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
19
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yushi Tatizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatizu tries a head kick but it misses.
Luffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatizu throws a sloppy head kick and Luffy moves out of range easily.

Tatizu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Luffy struggling a bit here.
Tatizu wants to control but Luffy is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Luffy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatizu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luffy keeps working.
Luffy is trying to get back to half guard.
Luffy wants to control but Tatizu postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy is not content to let Tatizu control the position.
Tatizu working the ground and pound but Luffy is defending the strikes.
Tatizu working away.

Tatizu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luffy, who protects the arm well.
Luffy tries to improve position but can't.
Tatizu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luffy keeps working.
Tatizu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luffy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Tatizu decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Tatizu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Luffy on his heels. He'll look to pass Luffy's guard now, I'm sure.
Tatizu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
Luffy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luffy pulls Tatizu in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu wants to control from the top but Luffy keeps moving.
Tatizu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tatizu trying to control the position from guard on top but Luffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Luffy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatizu controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Yushi Tatizu just wasn't active enough.
Tatizu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luffy avoids it really well and circles away.
Luffy shoots in and drives through. Tatizu sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu closes the distance and clinches up with Luffy, looking for a takedown. Tatizu pushes Luffy against the cage but Luffy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luffy shoots for a takedown but Tatizu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luffy tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatizu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luffy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luffy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatizu.
Tatizu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luffy misses with a double jab.
Luffy looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatizu swinging wildly here.

Tatizu gets tackled into the cage by Luffy. Luffy maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yushi Tatizu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Luffy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tatizu's half guard.
Tatizu wants to control but Luffy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tatizu is looking to improve his position.
Luffy is thwarting Tatizu's attempts to control the position.
Tatizu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Luffy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tatizu wants to get back to full guard.
Luffy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yushi Tatizu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tatizu is defended easily by Luffy.
Luffy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatizu.
Luffy lands with a nice combination. Tatizu backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luffy.
Tatizu blocks a leg kick.
Luffy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luffy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatizu is fending him off so far but Luffy persists. Nope, Tatizu circles away and we're back to standing.
Yushi Tatizu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luffy is breathing heavily.

Luffy gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu is doing well to control the position and prevent Luffy from advancing to side control.
Luffy trying to advance position but Tatizu counters by regaining guard.
Tatizu pulls Luffy in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luffy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Luffy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luffy trying to control but Tatizu is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Luffy preventing the sweep.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Monkey Luffy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Luffy jabs Tatizu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tatizu throws out a loose jab but Luffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatizu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tatizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Luffy circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Luffy as Tatizu shoots in.
Luffy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yushi Tatizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Luffy.
Tatizu shoots for a double leg takedown but Luffy sprawls well. He's pushed Tatizu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatizu tries to bum rush Luffy with a series of wild strikes but Luffy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luffy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatizu swivels and escapes.
Tatizu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luffy checks a leg kick.
Luffy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tatizu as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatizu takes a swing at Luffy's ribcage but misses.
Luffy keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monkey Luffy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tatizu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luffy defends it nicely.
Luffy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tatizu dives in and grabs Luffy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luffy pushes down on Tatizu's head and hops out.
Luffy throws a head kick but Tatizu moves out of range.
No luck for Luffy with that takedown attempt.
Luffy shoots and misses

and Tatizu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yushi Tatizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Luffy.

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

Tatizu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luffy to the ground. Tatizu is now in Luffy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatizu wants to control from the top but Luffy keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tatizu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tatizu misses with a takedown attempt - Luffy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luffy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatizu doesn't seem bothered though.
Luffy shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatizu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luffy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tatizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatizu wants to clinch up but Luffy keeps it at a distance.
Tatizu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luffy.
Tatizu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luffy circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tatizu gets tackled into the cage by Luffy. Luffy maintains the clinch.
Luffy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tatizu trying to land knees to the body.

Luffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatizu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luffy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Luffy gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luffy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatizu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tatizu actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu gets full guard.
Tatizu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luffy is one step ahead there.
Luffy 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.
Luffy wants to get up but he can't break Tatizu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Luffy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatizu is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu wants to sweep here but Luffy controlling him for the moment.
Tatizu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luffy is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatizu controlling from mount.
Luffy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yushi Tatizu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tatizu 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 Fujiwara scores the fight for Yushi Tatizu!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Yushi Tatizu!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Yushi Tatizu!

Yushi Tatizu wins by unanimous decision!