TRFC43 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sameer Hamadoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto's entrance music is Feel the Drive. A fine choice. Hamadoui comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lights Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Okamoto
vs
Hamadoui

168 cm
28
152 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

180 cm
33
140 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Project Mayhem

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sameer Hamadoui!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamadoui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okamoto misses with a body shot.
Okamoto wants to slow Hamadoui down by chopping away at his legs.
Hamadoui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okamoto as he avoids it easily.
Hamadoui will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameer Hamadoui.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okamoto jabs Hamadoui to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamadoui.
Okamoto throws a front kick aimed at Hamadoui's knee but Hamadoui avoids it well.
Hamadoui shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okamoto misses with a body shot.
Okamoto lands a body shot.
Hamadoui checks a leg kick nicely.
Hamadoui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Okamoto throws a body punch but Hamadoui moves out of range.
Jab from Hamadoui.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okamoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamadoui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Hamadoui takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hamadoui blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto tries to score with a low kick but Hamadoui moves his leg out of the way.
Hamadoui is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hamadoui blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okamoto takes a swing at Hamadoui's ribcage but misses.
Hamadoui blocks a leg kick.
Okamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hamadoui is out of range and Okamoto settles back down.
Hamadoui shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamadoui throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Hamadoui moves out of range easily.
Hamadoui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okamoto is looking to wear down Hamadoui with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamadoui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamadoui tries to clinch but Okamoto moves out of range.
Hamadoui pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Okamoto misses

and Hamadoui counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hamadoui is looking to advance position but Okamoto won't allow it.
Hamadoui is trying to control the action in half guard but Okamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okamoto is looking for a sweep. Hamadoui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamadoui throwing shots but Okamoto is blocking nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Okamoto is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okamoto keeps working.
Okamoto trying to control but Hamadoui postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Okamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamadoui shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okamoto pinned against the cage. Okamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamadoui darts in looking for a takedown but Okamoto gets double underhooks and turns Hamadoui into the cage.
Okamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamadoui is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okamoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Okamoto misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okamoto keeps control of Hamadoui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okamoto just leaning against Hamadoui, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Okamoto.
Hamadoui tries for a takedown but Okamoto manages to get underhooks.
Hamadoui looks winded!
Hamadoui tries to circle away but Okamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Okamoto stalling in the clinch but Hamadoui improves position.

Hamadoui breaks the clinch.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Okamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hamadoui's calf.
Hamadoui misses with the combination.
Hamadoui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okamoto tries to avoid it but Hamadoui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okamoto to the ground. Okamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamadoui tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okamoto defends well and Hamadoui ends up having to push Okamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamadoui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Hamadoui's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamadoui tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Okamoto throws a leg kick
and Hamadoui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okamoto thinking.
Sameer Hamadoui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamadoui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamadoui is defended easily by Okamoto.
Okamoto thows a leg kick but Hamadoui checks it

and Hamadoui counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okamoto!
Okamoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hamadoui's best efforts.
Okamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Okamoto wants to control but Hamadoui is keeping busy.
Hamadoui is keen to just control but Okamoto is a slippery customer.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Hamadoui has control of the leg.
Okamoto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamadoui is trying to control. Okamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sameer Hamadoui wasn't active enough on the ground.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Hamadoui moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.
That kick from Okamoto tenderised Hamadoui's leg. Hamadoui is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamadoui fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Hamadoui fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameer Hamadoui.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hamadoui has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hamadoui and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okamoto wants to slow Hamadoui down by chopping away at his legs.
Hamadoui takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hamadoui misses with a head kick.
Hamadoui is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamadoui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Okamoto.
Good work by Hamadoui as he checks the leg kick.
Okamoto throws a head kick that Hamadoui semi-blocks.
Hamadoui misses the shot to the body.
Okamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Hamadoui moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui avoids the body shot from Okamoto.
Hamadoui moves out of range of the body kick.
Hamadoui throws a jab when Okamoto was well out of range.
Hamadoui shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okamoto pinned against the cage. Okamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamadoui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamadoui checks the leg kick.
Okamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Hamadoui off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamadoui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okamoto throws out the jab.
Hamadoui shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okamoto sprawls well. Okamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamadoui gets slowly back to his feet.
Okamoto tried to score with a low kick but Hamadoui checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto looks to land a combination. Hamadoui sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Hamadoui moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okamoto. Hamadoui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamadoui closes the distance and clinches up with Okamoto, looking for a takedown. Hamadoui pushes Okamoto against the cage but Okamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto stuffs the takedown.
Okamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamadoui manages to avoid it.
Good work by Hamadoui as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Hamadoui as he checks the leg kick.
Okamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto digs a good hook to Hamadoui's body.
Hamadoui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Hamadoui misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hamadoui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hamadoui closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okamoto circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okamoto. That's going to slow Hamadoui down.
Okamoto feints and then cracks Hamadoui's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hamadoui down.

Hamadoui moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamadoui is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Okamoto has Hamadoui pushed against the cage.
Okamoto trying to control the position but instead, Hamadoui has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okamoto into the cage.
Okamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okamoto is trying to stall.
Hamadoui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamadoui avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamadoui has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Hamadoui moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Okamoto throws a front kick aimed at Hamadoui's knee but Hamadoui avoids it well.

Hamadoui darts in and clinches Okamoto up against the cage.
Okamoto leaning against his opponent.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hamadoui managing to block the knees to the body from Okamoto.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hamadoui is keeping busy.

Okamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Hamadoui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okamoto.
A good leg kick by Okamoto.
Good work by Hamadoui as he checks the leg kick.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick
enabling Hamadoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamadoui doesn't manage to clinch there - Okamoto circles away.

Okamoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamadoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Okamoto is working an open guard so Hamadoui takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hamadoui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamadoui tries for a takedown but Okamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamadoui fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Okamoto misses.
Hamadoui blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Hamadoui moves out of range.
Okamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Hamadoui counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Hamadoui looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okamoto is on top in guard.
Okamoto wants to control from the top but Hamadoui keeps moving.
Okamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okamoto preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Okamoto postures up and lands a big shot to Hamadoui's brow.
Hamadoui keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
Okamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamadoui's head.
Okamoto passes Hamadoui's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okamoto trying to control the pace.
Okamoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui is looking to control Okamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamadoui avoid being mounted?
Okamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamadoui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sameer Hamadoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okamoto is thwarting Hamadoui's attempts to control the position.
Sameer Hamadoui has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sameer Hamadoui was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hamadoui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hamadoui throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Okamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameer Hamadoui.
Okamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okamoto looks for the body kick but Hamadoui saw that one coming.
Okamoto misses the shot to the body.
Okamoto misses with a body shot.
Okamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamadoui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okamoto leaves Hamadoui with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okamoto.
Okamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamadoui. That did some damage!
Hamadoui goes for a double leg but Okamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okamoto continues to drive forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okamoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hiroyuki Okamoto!

Hiroyuki Okamoto wins by unanimous decision!
Hiroyuki Okamoto gave a mention to Project Mayhem in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rip Teal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flint Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Teal
vs
Marko

180 cm
28
195 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

181 cm
29
193 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip Teal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flint Marko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Teal misses with a jab to the body

and Marko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marko trying to control but Teal is working from the bottom.
Marko looking to sit in guard and control but Teal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Teal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Marko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Teal defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teal slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marko.
Teal trying to control but Marko is working from the bottom.

Marko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Teal defends well.
Teal forces his way into half guard.
Teal tries to pass to full mount but Marko defends it.
Marko is trying to maintain the position but Teal is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teal trying to control but Marko is working from the bottom.

Teal is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Teal is looking to defend but Marko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Teal! Marko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Teal taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flint Marko!
Flint Marko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Delphine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Numazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delphine comes to the cage accompanied by Let the bodies hit the floor!. Daisuke Numazawa has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Delphine
vs
Numazawa

225 cm
31
150 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

170 cm
23
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Delphine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Numazawa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Delphine as he checks the leg kick.
Numazawa misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Delphine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Numazawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delphine.
Numazawa tries to bum rush Delphine with a series of wild strikes but Delphine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Numazawa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Numazawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Numazawa tenderised Delphine's leg. Delphine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delphine staying out of range there.
Delphine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Numazawa.
Numazawa lands a two punch combo.
Numazawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delphine checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delphine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Numazawa scores with a punch to the head.
Numazawa throws a hook to the side of Delphine's head but Delphine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Numazawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Numazawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Delphine prevents Numazawa from breaking the clinch.
Delphine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Numazawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delphine has him pressed against the cage.
Delphine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Numazawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Numazawa is trying to push Delphine away but Delphine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Numazawa tries to break the clinch but Delphine is controlling the position.

Numazawa manages to break the clinch.
Numazawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delphine avoids the head kick by Numazawa.
Numazawa falls off balance throwing a combination

and Delphine counters with a shoot takedown. Numazawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Delphine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delphine landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delphine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delphine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delphine landing some decent shots from guard.
Delphine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Delphine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Numazawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Numazawa has escaped and now he's on top!

Delphine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Delphine looking for a guillotine here but Numazawa defends easily.
Numazawa lands a couple of digs.
Delphine trying to control the position.
Numazawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Numazawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Delphine wants to sweep but no luck.

Numazawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Numazawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Delphine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Numazawa defends well.
Delphine keeping moving, preventing Numazawa from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delphine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Delphine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Numazawa hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delphine lands a nice shot to the head.
Numazawa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Delphine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Numazawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Delphine has a good base and remains in mount.
Delphine lands a couple of good shots and Numazawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Numazawa is trapped and Delphine is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Delphine doesn't have the hooks in and Numazawa manages to turn into his guard.
Numazawa stopping the sweep attempt from Delphine.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delphine is working hard here to advance position.
Numazawa passes Delphine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Numazawa gets a clinch.

Numazawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daisuke Numazawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numazawa misses with a hook

and Delphine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delphine.
Danny Delphine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delphine postures up and lands a big shot to Numazawa's brow.
Delphine tries to free his leg and advance position but Numazawa is retaining full guard.
Numazawa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delphine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delphine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Numazawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delphine defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delphine throws a big elbow that misses.
Numazawa is trying to control the position but Delphine postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delphine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delphine passes into half guard.
Numazawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Delphine.
Delphine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Numazawa wants to get back to his feet.
Delphine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Delphine lands with a punch from half guard.
Numazawa trying to hold on to Delphine's head to control him but Delphine postures up.

Delphine is looking for a kimura but Numazawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delphine to get the leverage.
Numazawa trying to control from the bottom.
Numazawa is looking for a sweep. Delphine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Numazawa is looking to escape.
Delphine looks to land a strike but Numazawa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Numazawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delphine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Numazawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delphine is in close to Numazawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Numazawa looking to control.
Delphine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Numazawa wants to stand and escape but Delphine is having none of it.
Delphine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Numazawa's head.
Delphine is looking to work some ground and pound but Numazawa has wrist control.
Delphine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Numazawa's head.
Numazawa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Delphine wants to pass the guard but Numazawa is keeping the position.
Delphine throwing strikes but missing.

Delphine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Numazawa, not yet.
Numazawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Numazawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delphine chips away with some ground and pound.
Delphine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Numazawa keeping full guard, as Delphine tries to pass.
Numazawa wants to sweep here but Delphine controlling him for the moment.
Numazawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Delphine stands up over Numazawa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delphine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delphine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delphine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numazawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Delphine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Numazawa is trying to maintain the position but Delphine is very close to passing his half guard.
Delphine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Numazawa trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numazawa has hold of Delphine's hands but Delphine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Numazawa tries to kick Delphine off but Delphine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delphine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Delphine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delphine is nestled in close to Numazawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Delphine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Good work by Delphine as he checks the leg kick.
Numazawa misses with a two punch combination.
Numazawa misses with a wild body shot.
Danny Delphine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Numazawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delphine slips a jab from Numazawa.
Numazawa looks to throw the jab but Delphine is out of range.
Numazawa misses with the combination.
Numazawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delphine avoids the head kick by Numazawa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numazawa is looking to land body kicks.
Numazawa throws a body punch but Delphine moves out of range.
Numazawa misses with an uppercut. Delphine saw that one coming.
Numazawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Numazawa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Delphine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Numazawa.
A good leg kick by Numazawa.
Delphine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Numazawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Delphine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Numazawa won't be happy with that.

Delphine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delphine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Numazawa tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa is trying to buck Delphine off.

Delphine is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Numazawa is trying to escape and Delphine transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Numazawa is forced to tap! Nice work there by Delphine! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Delphine!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Danny Delphine made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Jockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jockson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Yegor Klitschko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jockson
vs
Klitschko

178 cm
35
211 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

200 cm
22
248 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rampage Jockson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko feints a jab promting Jockson to slip. Klitschko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jockson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Klitschko lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Klitschko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko misses with a low kick.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Klitschko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klitschko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko throws a combination that misses
and Jockson counters with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jockson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jockson slips under a jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Klitschko misses the jab.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jockson slips a straight right by Klitschko.
Klitschko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jockson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klitschko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jockson eats them both and turns towards Klitschko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jockson defending well as Klitschko loads up on a big left hand.
Klitschko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jockson.
Klitschko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jockson counters with a stiff right hand.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Jockson with a series of wild strikes but Jockson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klitschko throws a sloppy head kick and Jockson moves out of range easily.
Klitschko cracks Jockson with an open hand slap.
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!
Klitschko misses with a combination
and Jockson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klitschko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klitschko misses with a combination
and Jockson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
Jockson swats away the attempt to clinch by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a left hand
and Jockson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Jockson slips the punch.
Klitschko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Klitschko misses
and Jockson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko misses with a double jab
and Jockson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Jockson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klitschko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jockson's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klitschko lands with an uppercut that bounces Jockson off the cage and back into range.
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!
Jockson avoids the head kick by Klitschko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Klitschko moves into the clinch successfully.
Jockson is trying to force a seperation but Klitschko has the dominant position.
Jockson is working for takedown but Klitschko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jockson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klitschko gets underhooks to prevent Jockson's takedown attempt.
Klitschko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jockson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Jockson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jockson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jockson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klitschko to keep the fight standing.

Jockson manages to break the clinch.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Jockson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Jockson avoids it well.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klitschko throws a looping overhand right but Jockson ducks down to avoid it.
Jockson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jockson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klitschko throws out the jab.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jockson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jockson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jockson slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jockson counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jockson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.
Klitschko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klitschko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jockson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klitschko thinking.
Klitschko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Jockson avoids it well.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Jockson with a series of wild strikes but Jockson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klitschko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a low kick.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jockson manages to avoid it.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Jockson avoids them all with ease.
Klitschko swinging wildly here.
Klitschko misses with a low kick.
Jockson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klitschko lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yegor Klitschko 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!

Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jockson.
Klitschko cracks Jockson with a good jab.

Jockson tries to keep at a distance but Klitschko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klitschko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klitschko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jockson.
Klitschko blocks a body shot from Jockson.
Klitschko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jockson can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.

Klitschko breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jockson.
Klitschko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jockson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Klitschko misses.
Good shot there by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a looping left.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jockson.
Klitschko misses the jab.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Rampage Jockson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klitschko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jockson.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well,Jockson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jockson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jockson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jockson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jockson swats away the attempt to clinch by Klitschko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klitschko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Jockson avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Jockson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klitschko throws a combination that misses
and Klitschko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klitschko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jockson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klitschko thinking.
Klitschko throws an off balance right hand
and Jockson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yegor Klitschko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jockson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko tries a head kick but it misses.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jockson manages to avoid it.
Klitschko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jockson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Jockson does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yegor Klitschko.
I've got Klitschko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Yegor Klitschko!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Yegor Klitschko!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Yegor Klitschko!

Yegor Klitschko wins by unanimous decision!
Yegor Klitschko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into the arena with Enae Volare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. Sanches has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Ordinary Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lesnar
vs
Sanches

210 cm
35
285 lbs
22 - 29 - 1

192 cm
32
291 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem
Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Sanches!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanches rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanches throws a big shot that misses.
Sanches thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanches has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lesnar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanches slips a jab from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Sanches avoids them all with ease.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Sanches.
A slow jab from Sanches misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanches throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanches misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanches misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tests Sanches's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanches lands a right hook to the body.
Sanches pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanches throws a good cross that connects.
Renato Sanches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanches jabs at Lesnar's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanches throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato Sanches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanches scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanches tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Lesnar. Those never looked like landing.
Lesnar blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.

Sanches lands a big uppercut and Lesnar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lesnar looks OK. Sanches waves Lesnar back to his feet!

Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanches displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Lesnar seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanches lands a leg kick that knocks Lesnar off balance momentarily.
Sanches is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lesnar rather than just go for the knockout.

Lesnar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanches to the ground. Lesnar is now in Sanches's guard.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanches is retaining full guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.
Sanches trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Sanches controlling Lesnar's posture.

Lesnar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanches manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lesnar has Sanches in his guard.

Sanches got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanches has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted.

Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanches wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Sanches is having none of it.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura but Sanches is defending well.
Sanches is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanches tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanches manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Sanches dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sanches is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar.
Sanches throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Sanches bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanches lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanches throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnar on the side of the head.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanches throws a right hand that misses
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnar darts in looking for a takedown but Sanches gets double underhooks and turns Lesnar into the cage.
Sanches misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanches scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanches misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanches is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanches lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanches tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Lesnar successfully pulls guard.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Sanches postures up.
Lesnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanches avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanches is one step ahead there.
Sanches trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanches being controlled here momentarily.
Fedor Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanches throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Sanches must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanches manages to get himself to full guard.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanches is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanches is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanches works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanches controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Sanches is keeping the position.
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!
Lesnar stands up over Sanches, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renato Sanches will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sanches swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a combination. Sanches tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lesnar checks a low kick from Sanches.
Sanches lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lesnar will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sanches drops Lesnar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lesnar looks back up at him and smiles so Sanches waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Sanches looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanches jabs at Lesnar's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanches jabs at Lesnar's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Lesnar throws a head kick but Sanches moves out of range.
Lesnar dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanches sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanches pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Sanches breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanches throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnar tests Sanches's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanches thuds a left hand into Lesnar's body.
Fedor Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches misses with a straight right.
Sanches throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanches - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sanches feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lesnar sprawling to the canvas! Lesnar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sanches finish him?!
Sanches throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanches digs a good body shot into Lesnar's ribs.
Sanches cracks Lesnar with a hook to the temple - Lesnar is on wobbly legs here! Sanches swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lesnar falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sanches wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Renato Sanches!
After winning the bout, Renato Sanches thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel comes to the cage accompanied by The Wizard by Black Sabbath. 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.

Emanuel
vs
Kim

187 cm
33
185 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

183 cm
29
195 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

Project Mayhem

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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Emanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Kim!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Kim has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sloppy strikes from Emanuel. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Kim tenderised Emanuel's leg. Emanuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emanuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Emanuel avoids it.
Emanuel checks a low kick from Kim.
Emanuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Emanuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Emanuel moves to clinch but Kim breaks away
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emanuel misses with a head kick.
Emanuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emanuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Emanuel moves out of range easily.

Kim clinches up with Emanuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Emanuel blocks an elbow strike from Kim.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emanuel.
Kim misses with a knee to the head.
Emanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emanuel is working Kim over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emanuel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emanuel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim prevents Emanuel from breaking the clinch.
Kim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emanuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emanuel lands a body punch.
Kim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Emanuel avoiding damage as Kim throws knees to the body.
Emanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emanuel tries to score a body lock takedown but Kim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim pushes off an throws an elbow but Emanuel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kim lands a nice elbow.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Emanuel blocks with his arms.

Emanuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel connects with a leg kick. Kim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kim scores with a body shot.
Emanuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Kim punishes Emanuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emanuel throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim cracks the inside of Emanuel's front leg.
Emanuel lands with a nice body punch.
Emanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim blocks a head kick by Emanuel.
Matthew Emanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emanuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emanuel scrambles back to his feet.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Emanuel.
Kim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Emanuel avoids it.
Emanuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Emanuel takes one to the side of the head.
Emanuel looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Emanuel moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Kim lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Emanuel.
A big right from Emanuel misses.
Emanuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kim scores with a nice right hand.
Kim punishes Emanuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Emanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kim as he connects with a hook.
Emanuel misses with a head kick.
Emanuel connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Emanuel off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Emanuel gets tackled into the cage by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
Emanuel blocks an elbow strike from Kim.
Kim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kim prevents a body shot from Emanuel.
Kim prevents a body shot from Emanuel.
Kim lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Matthew Emanuel has been cut.
Emanuel tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Emanuel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Emanuel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Emanuel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kim prevents it.
Emanuel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emanuel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kim tries to land knees in the clinch but Emanuel avoids the damage to the body.
Emanuel blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Emanuel's cut.
That's time! Emanuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Emanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kim avoids the head kick by Emanuel.
Emanuel tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Emanuel moves away and avoids it.

Kim has closed the distance and engaged Emanuel in a clinch.
Emanuel tries to score a body lock takedown but Kim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kim throws an elbow but it misses.
Kim prevents a body shot from Emanuel.
Emanuel takes an elbow to the temple.
Emanuel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Emanuel misses with the head strike.
Emanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emanuel lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kim obliges.
Emanuel goes for a takedown attempt but Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Emanuel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel lands a head shot.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kim throws a head kick but Emanuel moves out of range.
Emanuel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Kim.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Emanuel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emanuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emanuel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emanuel loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emanuel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim defending well as Emanuel loads up on a big left hand.
Kim throws a head kick but Emanuel moves out of range.

Emanuel closes the distance and pushes Kim back into the cage.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Emanuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emanuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emanuel misses with a body punch.
Emanuel blocks the elbow strike.
Kim misses with an elbow over the top.
Emanuel is looking for a takedown.
Emanuel is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
Emanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Emanuel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emanuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emanuel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kim, as that shot connected.
Emanuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Kim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emanuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikey Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim lands the left hand.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Emanuel avoids it.
Emanuel looks to clinch
and Kim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emanuel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Emanuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emanuel swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Emanuel tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mikey Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim lands an elbow inside.
Kim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Emanuel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Emanuel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emanuel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emanuel is looking to clinch.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Emanuel checks it.
Kim misses with a low kick.

Emanuel has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Emanuel's brow.
Kim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Emanuel avoids a wild elbow strike from Kim.
Kim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emanuel lands a nice shot to the body.
Emanuel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emanuel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emanuel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim throws an elbow that misses.
Kim pushes off an throws an elbow but Emanuel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emanuel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emanuel blocks the elbow strike.
Kim lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim misses with a knee to the head.
Kim misses with an elbow strike.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kim blocks a body shot from Emanuel.
A shot in the inside from Emanuel.

Emanuel has clasped his hands together around Kim's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Emanuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Kim trying to control but Emanuel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Emanuel gets his hands free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emanuel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kim knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kim for a finish.
Kim is trying to break free.

Emanuel looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Emanuel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Emanuel gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Emanuel gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Emanuel apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Emanuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emanuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Kim lands.
Kim blocks a head kick by Emanuel.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Emanuel tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Emanuel does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim with a nice cross.
Emanuel misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with a low kick, right behind Emanuel 's knee.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kim motions for Emanuel to come forward. Kim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Kim - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim is looking to clinch but Emanuel is avoiding it.
Kim throws a jab when Emanuel was well out of range.
Kim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Emanuel throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Emanuel.
Emanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kim connects with a high kick.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim moves out of range of the leg kick from Emanuel.

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 Matthew Emanuel.
I think Kim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Mikey Kim!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Mikey Kim!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Mikey Kim!

Mikey Kim wins by unanimous decision!
Mikey Kim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman's entrance music is Got Money. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Coleman
vs
Gein

174 cm
40
198 lbs
35 - 29 - 3

190 cm
38
195 lbs
33 - 18 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem
KAISER

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 35 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Otis Gein!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Gein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gein shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
Coleman dives in and grabs Gein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gein pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gein gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Gein. Gein gets slowly back to his feet.

Coleman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gein regains half guard.
Gein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
Gein told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Gein dodges it nicely.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
Coleman wants to control but Gein is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coleman moves into full mount! Gein won't be happy about that!
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coleman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coleman with shots to the head and body - Gein looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coleman raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gein is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
Coleman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gein?
Gein regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein is looking to get back to full guard here but Coleman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Coleman tries to move to mount but Gein blocks the move with his legs.
Gein takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Coleman cracks Gein with a big right hand but Gein just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gein sneaks back into half guard.
Gein is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gein trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Gein moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Gein is keeping the position.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Gein blocks nicely.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coleman trying to control but Gein is working from the bottom.
Gein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Gein scoring with some ground and pound.
Gein is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gein is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gein is stalling in the full guard.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
Gein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coleman tries to bench press Gein off him but Gein keeps the position.
Coleman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gein's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Mark Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gein as he jumps to the side.
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gein tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gein to the ground. Gein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Coleman gets caught flat footed, as Gein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mark Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gein won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Gein is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Gein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman is adopting a defensive guard.
Gein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Coleman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gein is aware though and is defending well.
Gein stands up over Coleman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gein stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
Gein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gein!
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gein sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gein is controlling Coleman's posture.
Coleman forces his way into half guard.
Coleman uses his free foot to push down on Gein's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gein.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gein wants to get back to full guard.
Gein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gein.
Gein keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Gein trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Gein has wrist control.
Gein looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman pushing down on Gein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Coleman prevents Gein from improving his position.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coleman trying to mount his opponent but Gein defends it.
Gein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back!
Coleman rolls, trying to escape but Gein keeps control of the position.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
Gein gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gein missing with strikes.
Coleman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gein misses with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is really stuck here.
Coleman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman wants to escape the position.
Coleman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at NexGen Fight Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Gein is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Coleman is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otis Gein!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 50 Cent- God Gave me style kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Alves
vs
Goins

180 cm
34
181 lbs
16 - 21 - 1

170 cm
34
176 lbs
22 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Project Mayhem

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 16 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Leroy Goins!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Alves .
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Alves looks to throw the jab but Goins is out of range.
Goins jabs Alves right on the nose. Alves blinks but takes it well.
Goins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves .
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick.
Goins misses with a few strikes there.
Goins works over Alves 's head and body with a nice combination.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Goins slips the punch.
Goins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alves 's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Goins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alves wants to improve his position but Goins is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goins is working away from the top position though.

Goins is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
Alves is holding on to half guard well.
Goins working Alves over with strikes.
Goins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goins throwing strikes here but Alves is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alves gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goins seems to be working for a kimura but Alves defends the submission attempt.
Alves trying to control but Goins postures up.
Goins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goins is nestled in close to Alves , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goins.
Alves is pressing down on Goins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goins stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .
Goins throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goins working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goins preventing the sweep.
Alves is working hard here to advance position.
Alves has his hands on Goins's head, controlling the position.
Goins stands and throws Alves 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goins lands a nice forearm strike.
Goins is chipping away with strikes.
Alves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Goins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Goins.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Goins blocks nicely.
Alves content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Goins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goins throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves is looking to wear down Goins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goins cracks Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alves walks into a straight right hand from Goins.
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Alves .
Goins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leroy Goins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Goins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Goins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alves defends it nicely.
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Goins.
Goins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves .
Alves moves to clinch but Goins breaks away
and Goins counters with a two punch combo.
Goins throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Goins.
Goins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Goins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goins darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Goins into the cage.
Alves misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goins.
Goins working aggressively here.
Alves is looking to break free of the clinch but Goins has double underhooks.
Goins scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goins misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goins lands a nice uppercut.
Goins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goins lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves .
Goins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alves 's face.
Goins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goins throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves .
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Alves breaks from the clinch.
Goins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goins lands with a nice body kick.
Alves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goins manages to avoid it.
Goins throws a combination that misses

and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Goins fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goins's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins looking to control but Alves passes into half guard.
Alves wants to take a breather but Goins is having none of it.
Goins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Goins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goins is not content to let Alves control the position.
Goins is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins trying to hold on to Alves 's head to control him but Alves postures up.
Goins wants to get back to his feet.
Alves is keen to just control but Goins is a slippery customer.
Alves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Alves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Goins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alves throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Goins counter with a right hand.
Alves throws a lazy uppercut

and Goins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alves won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Goins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Goins tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goins misses with the combination.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Goins.
Alves throws a hook but Goins blocks it.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Goins misses with a double jab.
Alves throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Goins.
Goins tries for a takedown but Alves circles away easily
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Alves lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves connects with a nice looking jab.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Goins does no damage.
Alves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
Goins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves 's sensitive parts.
Alves tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goins blocks a jab.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Goins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alves defends it nicely.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Goins.
Goins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Goins uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goins dodges the punch combination from Alves .
No luck for Goins with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Goins or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Goins.
Alves throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves misses the jab.
Alves misses with a straight left.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Goins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Goins moves away from the strike by Alves .
Goins scores with a spinning back kick!
Goins tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alves misses with an uppercut
and Goins counters with a three punch combo that has Alves backing up. Alves nods at Goins to acknowledge the strikes.
Leroy Goins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Goins moved out of range.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goins throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Goins saw that one coming.
Alves throws a hook but Goins blocks it.
Alves works Goins's body with a nice hook.
Alves throws a body punch but Goins moves out of range.
Goins shoots and misses
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Goins does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves lands the left hand.
Goins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alves avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves 's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Alves misses.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Goins.
Goins defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Goins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves . Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves .

Goins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Leroy Goins!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Leroy Goins!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Leroy Goins!

Leroy Goins wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Leroy Goins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brusso Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Clay
vs
Do

196 cm
26
275 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

190 cm
31
285 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brodus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brusso Do!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay lands with a nice body punch.
Do keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Do fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Do misses with a head kick.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do moves away.
Do looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Do. That snapped Clay's head back.

It looks like Brodus Clay has been cut.
Brodus Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Clay misses.
Do lands a jab to the head.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do manages to avoid it.
Clay is looking to wear down Do with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

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

Clay is rocked!
A jab from Clay misses.
Do with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clay scores with a shot to the body.
Clay misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do is looking to slow Clay down with leg kicks.
A big left from Do misses.
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Do misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clay blocks a low kick nicely.
Clay takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big left from Clay misses.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Do.
A looping hook to the body misses from Do. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Do slips the punch.
Do stuns Clay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clay with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay misses with a double jab.
Clay avoids the body shot from Do.
Do dodges the punch combination from Clay.
Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay lands a nice hook to Do's body. Do takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Do with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Do throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Do takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clay blocks a head kick by Do.
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Clay misses.
Clay lands with a cross.
Clay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Do connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clay scrambles back to his feet.

Brodus Clay's cut is getting worse.
Clay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay cracks Do with a hook to the temple - Do is on wobbly legs here! Clay swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Do falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Clay wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brodus Clay!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'll be Back. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kent
vs
Verzosa

182 cm
28
196 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

185 cm
33
190 lbs
33 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

Project Mayhem
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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 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Verzosa.
Verzosa connects with the punch.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Verzosa.
Kent keeps the fight on the outside.
Verzosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verzosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kent wants it to stay on the feet.
Kent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kent throws a lazy right hand but Verzosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Kent.
The crowd cheers as Verzosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kent doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Peter Kent has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verzosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kent cracks a nice hook into Verzosa's ribs.
We've been informed that Verzosa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Verzosa darts in looking for a takedown but Kent gets double underhooks and turns Verzosa into the cage.
Peter Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remedios Verzosa.
A frustrated look appears on Kent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Verzosa wants a takedown but no success here.
Verzosa has Kent pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kent manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kent breaks from the clinch.
Kent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Verzosa does a little dance to reset his feet.

Verzosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Kent tries to break free but Verzosa pushes him back against the cage.
Verzosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Verzosa misses with the head strike.
Verzosa throws a head punch that misses.
Verzosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kent wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kent can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kent has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Verzosa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kent is defending well.

Kent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verzosa dives in and grabs Kent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kent pushes down on Verzosa's head and hops out.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.

Verzosa moves into range and clinches up with Kent.
Verzosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Verzosa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent.
Verzosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kent is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Kent breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent keeps the fight on the outside.
Verzosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verzosa.

Verzosa clinches with his opponent.
Verzosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kent gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Verzosa tries to work over Kent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kent swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verzosa lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kent after a bit of a struggle.
Verzosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kent pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verzosa moves away.
Verzosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kent.
Kent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verzosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kent.
Verzosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kent on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kent misses with a hook
and Verzosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Verzosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verzosa cracks Kent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Verzosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
Kent goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slow jab from Kent misses its intended target.
Kent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Verzosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kent as Verzosa shoots in.
Kent looks to land a combination. Verzosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Verzosa digs a good hook to Kent's body.
Kent throws a sloppy body shot
letting Verzosa counter with a right hand.
Verzosa lands with an overhand left.
Kent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kent avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Verzosa does a little dance to reset his feet.

Verzosa closes the distance and pushes Kent back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Verzosa fails to land.
Kent lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remedios Verzosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Kent's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kent misses with a hook to the body
and Verzosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verzosa takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
Verzosa tries for a takedown but Kent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verzosa at a distance.
Remedios Verzosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verzosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Verzosa avoids the body shot from Kent.
Kent is looking to wear down Verzosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Verzosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent.
Verzosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kent.
Verzosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kent tries to avoid it but Verzosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kent to the ground. Kent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kent connects with a jab.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verzosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kent.
Kent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verzosa throws out the jab.
Kent looks to land a right hand but Verzosa moved out of range.
Kent throws a jab when Verzosa was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kent.
Verzosa misses with a body kick.
Verzosa misses with a leg kick.
Kent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verzosa tries for a takedown but Kent circles away easily
and Kent counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Peter Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remedios Verzosa.
Kent misses with a wild combination.
Kent's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Verzosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kent scrambles back to his feet.
Kent jabs at Verzosa's body.
Verzosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Verzosa looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Kent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verzosa.
Kent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Verzosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Verzosa lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Verzosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent is controlling Verzosa's posture.
Verzosa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Verzosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Verzosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kent keeping moving, preventing Verzosa from controlling successfully.
Kent doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Verzosa working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Kent working a defensive guard here.
Verzosa wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.
Kent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verzosa is one step ahead there.
Kent is trying to control the position but Verzosa postures up.
Verzosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verzosa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kent wants to stand and escape but Verzosa is having none of it.
Verzosa throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kent is retaining full guard.
Verzosa preventing the sweep.
Verzosa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kent throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Verzosa wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.
Kent tries to strike from the bottom.
Verzosa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kent is looking to stand up but Verzosa isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verzosa connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Remedios Verzosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Kent'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kent takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verzosa with a hook.
Verzosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Verzosa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Remedios Verzosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Verzosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Verzosa is thwarting Kent's attempts to control the position.
Kent looks like he's trying to stand up.

Verzosa is working for a submission of some sort.

Verzosa seems to be working for a kimura but Kent defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Verzosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kent is just riding it out for now. Verzosa eventually gives up the hold.
Verzosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verzosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Verzosa passes to full mount!
Kent tries to hold on but Verzosa pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa cracks Kent with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kent is bucking up trying to escape but Verzosa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verzosa with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verzosa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kent blocking the ground and pound.
Kent tries to hold on but Verzosa pushes him away.
Kent is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kent is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verzosa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kent is trying to stand up.
Verzosa trying to control but Kent is having none of it.

Verzosa looking to secure an arm triangle but Kent defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Peter Kent's cut is getting worse.
Verzosa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kent tries to hold on but Verzosa pushes him away.
Verzosa lands with some strikes.

Kent is rocked!
Verzosa working Kent over with strikes here.
Remedios Verzosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Kent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verzosa avoids the attempt from Kent to control.
Verzosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent is trying desperately to improve position.
Verzosa controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kent seems to have got his legs back now.

Remedios Verzosa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Verzosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peter Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verzosa slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Verzosa.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verzosa shoots in but Kent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kent misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verzosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verzosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kent pinned against the cage. Kent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verzosa counters with an outside leg kick.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Verzosa is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remedios Verzosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verzosa 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Remedios Verzosa!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Remedios Verzosa!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Remedios Verzosa!

Remedios Verzosa wins by unanimous decision!
Remedios Verzosa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Project Mayhem, into his post fight interview.