BRFC25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Travis Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief comes to the cage accompanied by We Own It. Cornholio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Du Hast by Ramstein - Cornholio Mix. Great Cornholio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zangief
vs
Cornholio

170 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

169 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief is looking to land body kicks.
Cornholio closes the distance and clinches up with Zangief, looking for a takedown. Cornholio pushes Zangief against the cage but Zangief circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Great Cornholio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornholio doesn't manage to clinch there - Zangief circles away.

Cornholio forces Zangief back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zangief just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cornholio's brow.
Cornholio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zangief creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zangief tries to land knees in the clinch but Cornholio avoids the damage to the body.

Zangief pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zangief throws a head kick that misses.

Cornholio rushes Zangief and presses him up against the cage.

Cornholio pulls guard effortlessly.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zangief has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cornholio is proving hard to escape from.

Cornholio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zangief doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cornholio is tightening it up a little... Zangief has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zangief reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zangief taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cornholio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Great Cornholio!
A victorious Great Cornholio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Torinaka Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deivid Trenchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torinaka Gomi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gomi
vs
Trenchev

165 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torinaka Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deivid Trenchev!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi misses with a hook. Trenchev ducked under it nicely.
Trenchev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trenchev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Trenchev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Trenchev is trying to keep Gomi in close.
Gomi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomi advances to half guard.
Gomi stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenchev tries to roll over but Gomi keeps him under control.
Gomi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trenchev is trying to maintain the position but Gomi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to free his trapped foot but Trenchev is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trenchev moves in looking to clinch but Gomi pushes him off.
Trenchev scores with a leg kick.

Gomi sends Trenchev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gomi is motioning to the referee to let Trenchev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Trenchev is rocked!

It looks like Deivid Trenchev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi throws an overhand right that has Trenchev reeling! Gomi follows up with more punches and Trenchev is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Torinaka Gomi!
Torinaka Gomi gave a mention to Backyard Fighting in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Yoshimitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peace Braquis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braquis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. Ryo Yoshimitsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yoshimitsu
vs
Braquis

180 cm
24
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

169 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Yoshimitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peace Braquis!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshimitsu leaves Braquis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoshimitsu fails with a takedown attempt.

Yoshimitsu closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshimitsu throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshimitsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Braquis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yoshimitsu shoots for a double leg takedown but Braquis sprawls well. He's pushed Yoshimitsu'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 Ryo Yoshimitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshimitsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Braquis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braquis shoots and misses

and Yoshimitsu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoshimitsu.
Braquis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yoshimitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu prevents Braquis from getting back to his feet.

Braquis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Braquis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Braquis is trying to control the position but Yoshimitsu postures up.
Yoshimitsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yoshimitsu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braquis's guard.
Braquis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoshimitsu content to stall in guard here.
Yoshimitsu wants to control from the top but Braquis keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryo Yoshimitsu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yoshimitsu tries for a takedown but Braquis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yoshimitsu moves to clinch but Braquis breaks away
and Braquis counters with a series of strikes. Yoshimitsu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yoshimitsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braquis.
Braquis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshimitsu as he avoids it easily.
Ryo Yoshimitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshimitsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Braquis pinned against the cage. Braquis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Braquis tries to pull guard but Yoshimitsu won't allow it.
Yoshimitsu goes for a takedown attempt but Braquis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That kick from Yoshimitsu tenderised Braquis's leg. Braquis is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yoshimitsu is defended easily by Braquis.
Braquis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshimitsu as he jumps to the side.

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

Yoshimitsu moves into the clinch.
Yoshimitsu is working for takedown but Braquis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoshimitsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Braquis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshimitsu is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Braquis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braquis leaves Yoshimitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Braquis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Yoshimitsu 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.

Yoshimitsu shoots in but Braquis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Braquis misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshimitsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Braquis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Braquis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Braquis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Yoshimitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braquis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Braquis tries to clinch but Yoshimitsu moves out of range.

Yoshimitsu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yoshimitsu lands in his opponent's guard.
Braquis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braquis managing to control the position.
Yoshimitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Braquis is retaining full guard.
Braquis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yoshimitsu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Braquis tries to roll over but Yoshimitsu keeps him under control.

Yoshimitsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Braquis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yoshimitsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braquis trying to control but Yoshimitsu postures up.
Braquis is looking for a sweep. Yoshimitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshimitsu is just content to waste time from the top position. Braquis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yoshimitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Braquis has control of Yoshimitsu's left arm, preventing Yoshimitsu from doing any damage.
Braquis looking to control.
Yoshimitsu trying to control but Braquis is working from the bottom.
Yoshimitsu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yoshimitsu postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryo Yoshimitsu.
Yoshimitsu tries to clinch but Braquis moves out of range.
Braquis is looking to clinch.
Braquis closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshimitsu, looking for a takedown. Braquis pushes Yoshimitsu against the cage but Yoshimitsu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshimitsu has his takedown stuffed
and Braquis counters with a left and a right that stings Yoshimitsu.
Braquis stuffs the takedown attempt from Yoshimitsu. Yoshimitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshimitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Braquis shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Braquis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Braquis prevents Yoshimitsu from escaping the position.

Braquis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yoshimitsu to his feet.
Yoshimitsu shoots and misses

and Braquis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshimitsu is looking to stand up but Braquis isn't so interested in that idea.
Yoshimitsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Peace Braquis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Braquis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yoshimitsu shoots and misses

and Braquis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yoshimitsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yoshimitsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Braquis won't allow it.
Yoshimitsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Braquis up against the cage.
Braquis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Braquis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Braquis tries to pull guard but Yoshimitsu won't allow it.
Ryo Yoshimitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peace Braquis.
Yoshimitsu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Braquis up against the cage.

Braquis pulls Yoshimitsu into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yoshimitsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Braquis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Braquis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshimitsu defends well.
Braquis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yoshimitsu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu lands with a punch from half guard.
Yoshimitsu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yoshimitsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Braquis is looking to improve his position.

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

Yoshimitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Braquis defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braquis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Braquis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Yoshimitsu there.
Ryo Yoshimitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoshimitsu wants to pass to mount but Braquis is defending the position.
Yoshimitsu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Braquis wants to control but Yoshimitsu is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu is looking to take a break and control but Braquis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshimitsu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryo Yoshimitsu just wasn't active enough.

Braquis feints and as Yoshimitsu raises his hands in defense, Braquis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshimitsu is looking to stand up but Braquis isn't so interested in that idea.
Braquis lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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 Ryo Yoshimitsu.
I think Yoshimitsu 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Yoshimitsu!
After winning the bout, Ryo Yoshimitsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michi Sora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cloud
vs
Sora

188 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michi Sora!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sora tries to clinch but Cloud moves out of range.
Cloud avoids the body shot from Sora.

Sora throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cloud was covering up waiting for the punch and Sora finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Sora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sora wants to stand but Cloud has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cloud pulls Sora in to control the position.

Sora got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cloud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sora has managed to get both his arms back between Cloud's legs - danger averted.
Cloud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Victor Cloud has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sora misses with a takedown attempt - Cloud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Sora. No joy for Cloud on that attempt.
Sora shoots in looking for a takedown. Cloud tries to sprawl out of it but Sora keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cloud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sora fails with a takedown attempt.
Victor Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michi Sora.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sora fails with a takedown attempt.
Sora tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cloud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Cloud closes the distance and clinches.
Cloud jumps guard but Sora stands there with Cloud around his waist. Cloud gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cloud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sora's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sora connects with a knee to the head.
Sora is pushing Cloud up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sora tries to throw a body punch but Cloud avoids it by throwing Sora back against the cage.
Sora throws an elbow that misses.
Sora looking to throw knees to the head but Cloud is blocking nicely.
Sora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sora throws an elbow that misses.
Cloud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sora tries a knee to the head but Cloud blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sora leaning against his opponent.
Cloud can't find room to land a body shot as Sora controls the action.

Cloud gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sora regains guard.
Cloud slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cloud moves into full mount! Sora won't be happy about that!

Cloud swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Cloud!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Matsuoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootmans comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Put your hands where my eyes can see. Matsuoka has chosen Mack the Knife as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rootmans
vs
Matsuoka

190 cm
24
202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Rootmans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Matsuoka!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rootmans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuoka swats away the attempt to clinch by Rootmans.
Matsuoka misses with a body kick.
Rootmans is looking to clinch.
Rootmans gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Matsuoka counters with a head kick that drops Rootmans to the mat! Rootmans scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Ryo Matsuoka has been cut.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Rootmans blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Rootmans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rootmans wants to clinch.
Matsuoka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rootmans. Rootmans obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rootmans!
Rootmans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rootmans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuoka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erick Rootmans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rootmans fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsuoka blocks the body kick.
Rootmans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
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 fight stays on the outside here - Rootmans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rootmans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rootmans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rootmans throws a body kick that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a big head kick but Rootmans shrugs it off.
Rootmans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuoka. That did some damage!
Rootmans misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsuoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans looks to throw the jab but Matsuoka is out of range.
Rootmans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.

Matsuoka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans has Matsuoka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matsuoka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rootmans lands a knee to the body.
Matsuoka being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matsuoka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rootmans prevents Matsuoka from breaking the clinch.
Rootmans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matsuoka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rootmans keeps control of Matsuoka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rootmans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuoka trying to control the position but instead, Rootmans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matsuoka into the cage.
Rootmans misses with a knee to the head.
Matsuoka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rootmans avoids it.
Rootmans prevents Matsuoka from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuoka blocks the body kick.
Matsuoka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rootmans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Erick Rootmans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryo Matsuoka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A combination from Rootmans does no damage.
Rootmans wants to clinch up but Matsuoka keeps it at a distance.
Rootmans closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rootmans lands with a straight right. Matsuoka didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Rootmans does no damage.
Matsuoka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid body kick from Rootmans.
Matsuoka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rootmans's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rootmans duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rootmans throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses
and Rootmans counters with a stiff right hand.
Rootmans throws a series of punches but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Erick Rootmans is winning the standup battle so far.
Rootmans avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Rootmans slips a straight right by Matsuoka.
Rootmans scores with a punch to the head.
Rootmans throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rootmans scores with a one two! Matsuoka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Matsuoka is rocked!
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Rootmans tries to clinch up but Matsuoka circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuoka circles away.
Rootmans wants to clinch.
A head kick by Matsuoka misses
and Rootmans counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up but Rootmans circles away and keeps his distance.
Erick Rootmans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsuoka tries to clinch
and Rootmans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matsuoka's knee momentarily.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsuoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rootmans stalks Matsuoka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsuoka's face. Matsuoka staggers backwards, shaken.
Rootmans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans misses with a wild combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rootmans.
Matsuoka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rootmans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rootmans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rootmans counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuoka walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka checks a low kick from Rootmans.
Rootmans tries to clinch up.
Rootmans lands with an overhand left.
Rootmans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rootmans misses with the combination.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that misses
and Rootmans counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Matsuoka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rootmans lands a jab-cross combination.
Matsuoka is still on wobbly legs! Can Rootmans finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rootmans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Rootmans blocks the low kick.
Matsuoka dodges the punch combination from Rootmans.
Some wild striking there from Rootmans.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Rootmans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Matsuoka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Matsuoka moves in looking to clinch but Rootmans pushes him off.
Matsuoka seems to have recovered his senses.
Rootmans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rootmans darts in trying to clinch
and Matsuoka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rootmans is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matsuoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rootmans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsuoka working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Rootmans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Rootmans tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuoka avoids the damage to the body.
Rootmans looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuoka is blocking nicely.
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but Matsuoka blocks with his arms.
Matsuoka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matsuoka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matsuoka has had enough of the clinch but Rootmans keeps him there for the moment.
Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Matsuoka is looking to break free of the clinch but Rootmans has double underhooks.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Rootmans has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matsuoka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matsuoka wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans tries to control but Matsuoka wriggling away.
Matsuoka is looking to improve his position but Rootmans isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Matsuoka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Matsuoka is looking to get to half guard.
Matsuoka keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryo Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rootmans controlling from the full mount.
Matsuoka tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Rootmans!
Erick Rootmans decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Yasuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yasuharu comes to the cage accompanied by Genocide Junkies. Tree Knee Dad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Not Falling by Mudvayne. Venum Tree Knee Dad has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akira Yasuharu's chin.

Yasuharu
vs
Tree Knee Dad

178 cm
28
153 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
152 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Yasuharu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Yasuharu misses its intended target.
Yasuharu misses with a body shot

so Tree Knee Dad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Yasuharu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad advances position into side control!
Tree Knee Dad tries to advance to mount but can't.

Tree Knee Dad is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasuharu is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasuharu prevents Tree Knee Dad from taking his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad takes Yasuharu's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Yasuharu is in trouble.
Tree Knee Dad missing with punches from the back.

Tree Knee Dad has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Yasuharu is in real trouble here. Tree Knee Dad gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Yasuharu is tapping out! Tree Knee Dad wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

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