Shogun 2: The Fall PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omicron PerseiEight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PerseiEight has chosen Little Things by One Direction as his entrance music. Omicron PerseiEight struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Kuai Wu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Omicron PerseiEight's chin.

Wu
vs
PerseiEight

190 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
203 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuai Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Omicron PerseiEight!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PerseiEight throws a one two combo.

It looks like Kuai Wu has been cut.
Wu dodges the punch combination from PerseiEight.
PerseiEight throws a hook but Wu blocks it.
Wu avoids a punch combination nicely.
PerseiEight swinging wildly here.
Wu misses with a takedown attempt - PerseiEight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but PerseiEight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wu shoots for a double leg takedown but PerseiEight sprawls well. He's pushed Wu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuai Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PerseiEight looks for the body kick but Wu saw that one coming.
Wu wants to clinch.

PerseiEight forces Wu back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Wu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
PerseiEight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wu working aggressively here.

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

PerseiEight clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wu throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wu.
PerseiEight gets underhooks to prevent Wu's takedown attempt.
PerseiEight effectively controlling the action here.
PerseiEight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wu tries to score a body lock takedown but PerseiEight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
PerseiEight working Wu over with knees to the body.
Wu is breathing heavily.
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!
Wu tries to stall but PerseiEight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

PerseiEight manages to break the clinch.
PerseiEight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PerseiEight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for PerseiEight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

PerseiEight gets a clinch.
PerseiEight taking a breather.

PerseiEight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wu ducks right into an uppercut from PerseiEight.

Kuai Wu's cut is getting worse.
PerseiEight lands a jab.

PerseiEight closes the distance and clinches.
PerseiEight crunches a lovely knee into Wu's ribcage.
PerseiEight with a knee to the head.

PerseiEight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
PerseiEight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PerseiEight scores with a head kick. Wu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wu blocks a head kick by PerseiEight.
Wu dodges the punch combination from PerseiEight.

PerseiEight gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from PerseiEight.
Wu throws an elbow that misses.

PerseiEight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
PerseiEight shoots in for a double leg but Wu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
PerseiEight throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Wu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu won't allow PerseiEight to get back to his feet.
PerseiEight keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.

PerseiEight pushes Wu off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PerseiEight sprawls well. PerseiEight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.

PerseiEight moves into the clinch.

PerseiEight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
PerseiEight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
PerseiEight thows a leg kick but Wu checks it
and Wu counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

PerseiEight moves into the clinch successfully.
Wu tries to score a body lock takedown but PerseiEight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

PerseiEight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
PerseiEight throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omicron PerseiEight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuai Wu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

PerseiEight gets a clinch.
Omicron PerseiEight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, PerseiEight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wu's brow.
PerseiEight avoids the elbow strike from Wu, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wu just misses with a elbow thrown towards PerseiEight's brow.

PerseiEight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuai Wu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PerseiEight misses with a kick to the body.

PerseiEight pushes Wu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
PerseiEight blocks an elbow strike.
Wu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wu.
PerseiEight gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

PerseiEight breaks the clinch.
Wu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wu wants it to stay on the feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

PerseiEight manages to break the clinch.
PerseiEight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
PerseiEight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch up but PerseiEight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
PerseiEight tries to clinch but Wu moves out of range.
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but PerseiEight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wu wants to clinch up but PerseiEight keeps it at a distance.
PerseiEight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wu.

Kuai Wu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
PerseiEight misses with an uppercut.
PerseiEight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PerseiEight throws a head kick but Wu moves out of range.

PerseiEight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
PerseiEight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wu just misses with a elbow thrown towards PerseiEight's brow.
Wu jumps guard but PerseiEight stands there with Wu around his waist. Wu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuai Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from PerseiEight.
PerseiEight prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PerseiEight stalling in the clinch.
PerseiEight lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Jeez, Kuai Wu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Wu gets tackled into the cage by PerseiEight. PerseiEight maintains the clinch.
PerseiEight connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wu's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Omicron PerseiEight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battle Hymn. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bubba Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Nelson
vs
Jones

190 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nelson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.

Jones clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.

Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nelson on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Jones misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nelson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nelson forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nelson obliges.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Nelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Nelson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Nelson keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Nelson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nelson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones has gone for a leg lock! Nelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nelson gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with a nice strike.

Nelson gets a takedown into half guard.
Nelson is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nelson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson gets back to half guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nelson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nelson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Nelson stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Nelson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Nelson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nelson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones has gone for a leg lock! Nelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nelson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

Nelson stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Nelson slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Jones throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Nelson is rocked!
Ryan Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nelson! Jones dives in looking to finish! Nelson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steely Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuhiro Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kazuhiro Jung was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dan
vs
Jung

190 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

KAISER

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steely Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuhiro Jung!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Jung or perhaps it was just good defense by Dan which made him look bad.
Dan slips a jab and a cross from Jung.

Dan clinches.
Jung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steely Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuhiro Jung.

Jung gets tackled into the cage by Dan. Dan maintains the clinch.
Jung is trying to push Dan away but Dan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jung trying to control the position but instead, Dan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jung into the cage.
Jung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dan pulls guard successfully.
Dan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Dan is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily.
Dan wants to stand up but Jung is controlling him.
Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jung stays in close to Dan's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung passes into half guard.
Dan is controlling Jung's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dan keeps working.
Jung is looking to stall here but Dan recovers full guard.
Jung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jung does no damage.
Jung thows a body kick. Dan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jung looks to land a body kick but Dan moved away.

Jung drives through and clinches with Dan against the cage.

Dan breaks the clinch.

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

Jung is rocked!

It looks like Kazuhiro Jung has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dan shoots for a double leg takedown but Jung sprawls well. He's pushed Dan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jung is still on wobbly legs! Can Dan finish him?

Dan dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Jung has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Steely Dan!
After the fight, Steely Dan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Gillean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gillean
vs
Sono

162 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

GREEN!

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, Victor Gillean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Sono!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sono stuffs the takedown.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sono enables Gillean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sono manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sono is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gillean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gillean prevents Sono from getting back to his feet.

Sono is working an open guard so Gillean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gillean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gillean.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Gillean. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sono gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gillean is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sono decides to stand back up. Sono steps back and let's Gillean get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Sono. That snapped Gillean's head back.
Sono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gillean with a poor takedown
and Sono counters with a stiff right hand.
Sono throws a series of punches but Gillean avoids them all with ease.
Gillean has his takedown stuffed
and Sono counters with a three punch combo that has Gillean backing up. Gillean nods at Sono to acknowledge the strikes.
Sono scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gillean has his takedown stuffed
and Sono counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gillean does no damage.

Sono looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gillean!

Sono is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gillean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sono tries to advance to mount but can't.

Sono stands up.
Gillean shoots and misses
and Gillean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sono throws a right and a left that Gillean avoids nicely.
Gillean misses with a takedown attempt
and Sono makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gillean really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillean misses with a takedown
and Sono counters with a thumping low kick.
Victor Gillean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillean is breathing heavily.
Gillean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sono counters with a nice uppercut.
Sono scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sono tries to clinch but Gillean is having none of it.
Sono misses with a double jab.
Gillean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gillean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sono is trying to keep Gillean in close.

Sono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gillean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sono controls Gillean momentarily but Gillean frees himself.
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.
Sono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gillean is one step ahead there.
Sono is trying to keep Gillean in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Sono dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sono pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gillean back to the cage. Sono follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sono rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gillean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gillean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sono lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gillean will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Sono.
Sono has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gillean tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gillean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sono's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sono duly obliges.
Sono slaps away a takedown attempt from Gillean, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sono stuffs the takedown attempt from Gillean. Gillean gets slowly back to his feet.
Sono scores with the left hand. Gillean knows he should have avoided that one.
Gillean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sono counters with a three punch combo that has Gillean backing up. Gillean nods at Sono to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Gillean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sono scores with a body shot.
Sono throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gillean.
Gillean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sono sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gillean somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sono drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sono happy to just control the position for now.
Gillean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sono wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akira Sono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gillean is working hard here to advance position.

Sono working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sono has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gillean shoots and misses
and Sono counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Gillean.
Sono scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gillean with a poor takedown
and Sono cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gillean slips a jab and a cross from Sono.

Sono gets a double leg takedown into Gillean's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gillean is working an open guard so Sono takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sono lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sono.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sono with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gillean shoots and misses
and Sono counters with a thumping low kick.
Sono lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gillean looks to land a combination but Sono avoids it well.
Sono is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Sono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gillean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sono counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gillean thinking.
Sono lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gillean backs up against the cage.

Sono closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gillean quickly recovers to half guard.
Sono looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sono wants to stand but Gillean has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gillean wants to get back to full guard.

Sono gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gillean shoots in for a takedown but Sono shows good takedown defense.
Akira Sono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gillean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sono counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Gillean. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillean takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gillean with a poor takedown
and Sono counters with a head kick.
Gillean tries for a takedown but Sono circles away easily
and Sono counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Sono looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sono controlling from the top position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillean misses with a takedown
and Sono counters with a good low kick that Gillean was not able to check.
Sono lands a nice looking body shot.
Gillean tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sono lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sono defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gillean.
Sono throws a nice looking combination but Gillean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sono goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillean misses with a takedown
and Sono counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sono throws a series of punches but Gillean moves out of range.
Sono looks to land a combination but Gillean avoids it well.
Sono leaves Gillean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gillean with a poor takedown
and Sono counters with a nice uppercut.
Gillean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sono counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sono misses with a two punch combination.
Gillean tries for a takedown but Sono circles away easily
and Sono counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gillean is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gillean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sono moves out of range as Gillean strikes.
Victor Gillean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akira Sono is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sono lands with a slapping head kick.
Gillean missing with a left hand there. Sono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gillean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sono moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sono lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Sono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sono has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Sono!
During a confident post fight interview, Akira Sono thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Rose
vs
Gate

225 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Gate!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Gate or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose which made him look bad.
Gate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rose but Rose pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Gate shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rose napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gate tries for a kimura but Rose is defending well.
Rose is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Gate tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gate decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gate looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rose!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Gate!
William Gate tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dahl Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Segura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes to the cage accompanied by donGURALesko - GIOVANNI DZIADZIA. Tom Segura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Haas
vs
Segura

178 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

GREEN!

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dahl Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Segura!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haas.

It looks like Tom Segura has been cut.
Segura shoots in but Haas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Segura ducks right into an uppercut from Haas.
A big left from Haas misses.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
Haas slips a straight right by Segura.
A left lands for Haas.
Haas scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Segura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Segura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haas, who protects the arm well.
Haas struggling a bit here.

Segura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Segura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Segura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Segura throws a strike aimed at the side of Haas's head but Haas avoids it well.

Segura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haas defending against the ground and pound.
Haas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haas tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Segura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Segura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Segura in side control, throwing shots but Haas defends.
Segura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Haas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Segura is looking to take a break and control but Haas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Segura lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Segura tries for a kimura but Haas is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura cracks Haas with a big elbow.

Segura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Segura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Segura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ki Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe has chosen It's On! as his entrance music. Uebishe Lesnoe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ling
vs
Lesnoe

164 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
148 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ki Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lesnoe.
Ling with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lesnoe counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ling is not content to let Lesnoe control the position.
Lesnoe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lesnoe landing a few strikes.
Lesnoe just content to control the position.
Lesnoe wants to control but Ling is keeping him busy.
Ling is trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands a nice forearm strike.
Ling is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnoe controlling from side mount.
Ling is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lesnoe slows the pace down.
Lesnoe wants to control but Ling is keeping him busy.
Lesnoe landing strikes.
Ling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Ling's face as Lesnoe controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Lesnoe tries for a kimura but Ling is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnoe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lesnoe landing a few strikes.
Lesnoe just content to control the position.
Lesnoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.
Ling is trying to improve his position.
Ling takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lesnoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.
Ling tries to buck Lesnoe off but Lesnoe is having none of it.

Lesnoe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Ling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lesnoe wants to control but Ling is keeping him busy.

Ling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ling is staying active underneath Lesnoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lesnoe controlling the action here.
Lesnoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesnoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Ling looking for submissions off his back.
Lesnoe is keen to just control but Ling is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling is looking for a sweep. Lesnoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnoe content to control rather than advance.
Lesnoe lands with a punch from half guard.

Ling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Lesnoe 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ling looking for subs from the bottom but Lesnoe mounts him!
Ling tries to reverse the position but Lesnoe maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that round.
That's time! Ling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lesnoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut there from Lesnoe.

It looks like Ki Ling has been cut.
Ling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lesnoe counters with a single leg into guard. Ling didn't expect that.
Lesnoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ling looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lesnoe has picked Ling up and slammed him! Ling can't keep hold of the triangle and Lesnoe manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lesnoe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ling to see if he's OK.

Ling is rocked!
Ling taking a bit of punishment here - Lesnoe scoring with strikes.
Ling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Lesnoe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lesnoe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lesnoe just content to control the position.
Lesnoe working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling is letting Lesnoe control him for a moment.
Lesnoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ling is not content to let Lesnoe control the position.
Uebishe Lesnoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnoe scores with punches from side control.
Lesnoe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ling is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Lesnoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ling sees it coming and defends easily.
Ling is looking for a sweep. Lesnoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ling looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lesnoe pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling is squirming around, avoiding Lesnoe's attempts to control the action.
Ling is trying desperately to improve position.
Lesnoe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnoe cracks Ling with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lesnoe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Ling is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnoe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ling is looking to get to half guard.
Ling is bucking up trying to escape but Lesnoe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lesnoe tries to control but Ling wriggling away.
Lesnoe looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands a couple of good shots and Ling has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ling tries to escape the position.
Lesnoe lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ling is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ling seems to have got his legs back now.
Ling tries to break free.
Lesnoe doesn't have the hooks in and Ling manages to turn into his guard.

Lesnoe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ling defends well.

Lesnoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnoe is keeping the position for now.

Lesnoe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ling is aware though and is defending well.
Lesnoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ling manages to get himself to full guard.
Lesnoe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ling keeping moving, preventing Lesnoe from controlling successfully.
Ling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ki Ling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lesnoe. Lesnoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Ling misses with a takedown attempt

and Lesnoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnoe.

Ling looking for subs off his back but Lesnoe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lesnoe wants to pass to mount but Ling is defending the position.
Ling wants to improve his position but Lesnoe is controlling well.
Lesnoe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lesnoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Ling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lesnoe content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ling has hold of Lesnoe's hands but Lesnoe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnoe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands a couple of good shots and Ling has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ling tries to break free.
Lesnoe scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lesnoe punishes Ling with strikes from the back mount.
Lesnoe scores with punches from the back.
Lesnoe connects with a big shot to the side of Ling's head.
Lesnoe wants to control but Ling is keeping busy.

Ling preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lesnoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good control from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe connects with a big shot to the side of Ling's head.
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe is riding his opponent, not letting Ling buck him off.

Lesnoe looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Ling taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uebishe Lesnoe!
A relieved looking Uebishe Lesnoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ki Ling was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, didn't expect this.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Nejman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Barfot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Barfot's choice of entrance music: 793. Danny Nejman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Nejman
vs
Barfot

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

193 cm
21
274 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Nejman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Barfot!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barfot instigates a clinch.
Barfot is working Nejman over against the cage.
Barfot lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Danny Nejman has been cut.
Barfot pushes Nejman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barfot is leaning against Nejman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nejman is breathing heavily.
Barfot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barfot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barfot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barfot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nejman.
Barfot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barfot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barfot lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Barfot.
Barfot works on Nejman's body with a couple of short punches.
Barfot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nejman avoids it.
Barfot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nejmans head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barfot.
Barfot digs a right hand underneath Nejman's ribcage. Nejman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barfot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nejman backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barfot misses with a knee strike.
Barfot lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Barfot - that landed with a thud.
Barfot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nejmans head.

Danny Nejman's cut is getting worse.

Barfot drops Nejman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nejman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Nejman is rocked!
Barfot is leaning against Nejman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Nejman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barfot creates a bit of distance for himself, with Nejman pressed up against the cage and cracks Nejman with a massive uppercut! Nejman goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Barfot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Barfot!
Magnus Barfot is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Magnus Barfot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.