FNPFC preliminary rounds II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sawamura Kojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the ring accompanied by My Sweet Revenge. Kojo has chosen The Whistler as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parker
vs
Kojo

181 cm
20
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Bunny Clothing
Damnfield clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LeRoy Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sawamura Kojo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker connects with a right hand. Kojo shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Kojo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kojo.
Kojo swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker jabs Kojo right on the nose. Kojo blinks but takes it well.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Kojo.
Kojo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kojo.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kojo.
Parker throws a hook but Kojo blocks it.
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kojo loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
LeRoy Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a good cross that connects.
Kojo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kojo.
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker lands with a right hand.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Kojo slips under a jab.
Parker misses with a hook
and Kojo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kojo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kojo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kojo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parker lands the left hand.
Kojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.

Parker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kojo to the mat! Kojo manages to get full guard.
Kojo is trying to keep Parker in close.
Kojo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Parker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kojo wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kojo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Kojo blocks nicely.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Kojo is looking to stand up but Parker isn't so interested in that idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kojo has wrist control.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Kojo blocks nicely.
Parker 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.

Kojo is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Kojo blocks nicely.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kojo's guard.
Kojo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Kojo blocks nicely.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker lands a couple of elbows.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kojo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker working some strikes from top position.
Parker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kojo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kojo looking to control.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kojo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy Parker 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.

Kojo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kojo slips a jab from Parker.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kojo but Kojo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kojo.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Kojo saw that one coming.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Kojo's head but Kojo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Parker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Parker lands in his opponent's guard.
Parker works over Kojo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kojo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker works over Kojo with some ground and pound from guard.
Parker landing with the ground and pound.
Kojo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kojo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LeRoy Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker landing with the ground and pound.
Parker wants to stand but Kojo is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojo has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Kojo blocks nicely.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kojo has wrist control.
Kojo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker trying to control but Kojo is working from the bottom.
Parker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kojo's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker cracks Kojo with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kojo looking to control.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Kojo is keeping the position.
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kojo has wrist control.
Parker throws a strike but Kojo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Parker looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojo being controlled here momentarily.
Kojo stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kojo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Parker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kojo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kojo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Parker is working Kojo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker advances to half guard.
Parker prevents Kojo from standing back up.
Parker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kojo defending well though.
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!
Parker with the ground and pound but Kojo uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to control from the top but Kojo keeps moving.
Parker forces his way into half guard.
Parker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kojo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parker.
Parker looking to pass the guard.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kojo can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker throws an elbow that misses. Kojo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parker's guard. Nice move by Kojo!
Parker 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.
Kojo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kojo being controlled here momentarily.
Kojo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Parker is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker 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.
Kojo is fighting to break Parker's control of his arms but Parker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LeRoy Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kojo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker checks a leg kick nicely.
Parker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Kojo.
Sawamura Kojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker clobbers Kojo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kojo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Parker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Parker'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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
LeRoy Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy Parker!
LeRoy Parker 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
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiyato Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uglesja Radulovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Nakamara
vs
Radulovic

175 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiyato Nakamara !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uglesja Radulovic!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Radulovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakamara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Radulovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Nakamara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nakamara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radulovic pinned against the ropes. Radulovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radulovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nakamara counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Radulovic's guard now.
Radulovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Radulovic looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radulovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamara .
Radulovic keeping moving, preventing Nakamara from controlling successfully.
Nakamara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nakamara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hiyato Nakamara just wasn't active enough.

Nakamara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A control attempt from Radulovic but he's now mounted!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nakamara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nakamara sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nakamara controlling his opponent.
Radulovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakamara is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Radulovic is surviving well by controlling Nakamara 's body position as best he can.
Nakamara scoring with strikes but Radulovic is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Radulovic is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakamara there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Radulovic is looking to escape.
Nakamara misses with a head shot.
Nakamara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakamara working the ground and pound effectively.
Nakamara tries to control but Radulovic wriggling away.
Radulovic taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara dominating with strikes here.
Nakamara tries to control but Radulovic wriggling away.
Radulovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamara raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nakamara thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radulovic is in a horrible position here. Nakamara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiyato Nakamara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nakamara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakamara shoots for a double leg takedown but Radulovic sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamara 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Nakamara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Radulovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakamara sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Radulovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakamara passes into half guard.
Radulovic is breathing heavily.
Radulovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamara not doing much here.
Nakamara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakamara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hiyato Nakamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Nakamara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Radulovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakamara is in Radulovic's guard.
Nakamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radulovic can do to turn this around?
Nakamara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Radulovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Radulovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radulovic being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Radulovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hiyato Nakamara just wasn't active enough.
Nakamara tries a head kick but it misses.
Radulovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Radulovic looks for the body kick but Nakamara saw that one coming.
A jab from Nakamara finds it's way through Radulovic's defenses.
Nakamara misses with a low kick as Radulovic jumps back.
Nakamara fails to land the takedown.

Nakamara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radulovic dodges the ground and pound from Nakamara .
Nakamara staying calm.
The strikes coming from Nakamara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamara lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nakamara lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiyato Nakamara dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nakamara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radulovic defends it nicely.
Radulovic fails with the takedown

and Nakamara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakamara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Radulovic wants to control but Nakamara passes into side.
Radulovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radulovic is not content to let Nakamara control the position.
Nakamara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Nakamara decides to stand back up. Nakamara steps back and let's Radulovic get back to his feet.

Nakamara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Radulovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nakamara is looking to take a break and control but Radulovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Nakamara 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hiyato Nakamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakamara stands up and beckons Radulovic to his feet.

Nakamara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radulovic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nakamara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Radulovic taking shots to the head.
Nakamara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakamara 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nakamara landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nakamara controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakamara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nakamara looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakamara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakamara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamara unloads with some shots from mount but Radulovic bucks and avoids them well.
Uglesja Radulovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiyato Nakamara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Nakamara connects with a massive shot to the dome!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiyato Nakamara !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darth Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Musaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musaki has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQObWW06VAM as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bane
vs
Musaki

180 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Bunny Clothing
Damnfield clothing

Pin Up
Bunny Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Musaki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bane tries to keep at a distance but Musaki has taken the fight into the clinch.

Musaki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Musaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bane is not content to let Musaki control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bane is trying to maintain the position but Musaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Musaki wants to free his trapped foot but Bane is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Musaki is trying to work for a kimura but Bane is defending well.

Musaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bane looking for submissions off his back.
Musaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Musaki lands strikes from half guard.

Musaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Bane is defending against the submission attempts here by Musaki.
Bane is refusing to be controlled, as Musaki sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Musaki thows a huge punch but Bane dodges it nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Musaki seems to be looking for submissions.

Musaki is looking for a kimura but Bane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Musaki to get the leverage.
Bane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bane is looking to improve his position.

Musaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Musaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Musaki looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musaki wants to take a breather but Bane is having none of it.
Musaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Musaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bane is just riding it out for now. Musaki eventually gives up the hold.
Bane tries to roll over but Musaki keeps him under control.
Musaki slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Musaki seems to be working for a kimura but Bane defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Musaki is trying to work for a kimura but Bane is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Musaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Musaki tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bane moves into the clinch.

Bane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Musaki uses from the top position.
Bane trying to keep a closed guard but Musaki is proving a slippery customer.

Musaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bane dives on top into guard.

Musaki looking for a triangle here. Bane is fighting it but it looks tight! Musaki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bane is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kenji Musaki!
Kenji Musaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pin Up for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Pietrucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takamura Mamrou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamrou is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Whistler. Takamura Mamrou will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pietrucha
vs
Mamrou

180 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Bunny Clothing
Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrzej Pietrucha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takamura Mamrou!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Mamrou lands.
Pietrucha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamrou.
Pietrucha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mamrou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pietrucha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamrou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietrucha.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamrou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Mamrou.
Mamrou defending well as Pietrucha loads up on a big left hand.
Pietrucha is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Mamrou.

Pietrucha is rocked!
Mamrou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Pietrucha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pietrucha is breathing heavily.
Mamrou moves in close and cracks Pietrucha with a massive right hand! Pietrucha, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Mamrou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takamura Mamrou!
A victorious Takamura Mamrou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Dos Santos Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Stalhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Stalhandske will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dos Santos Gonzaga
vs
Stalhandske

189 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Damnfield clothing

Bunny Clothing
Damnfield clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Dos Santos Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenn Stalhandske!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stalhandske sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzaga looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stalhandske throws a one two combo.

It looks like Antonio Dos Santos Gonzaga has been cut.
Stalhandske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzaga.
Stalhandske swinging wildly here.
Gonzaga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stalhandske is pawing at Gonzaga, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Gonzaga's nose. Gonzaga is badly hurt! Stalhandske pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Gonzaga tries desperately to hold on but Stalhandske is relentless in his assault! As Gonzaga receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Stalhandske away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Stalhandske!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

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

Hirozaki
vs
Carlisle

198 cm
18
284 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
299 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yatamatomo Hirozaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theodore Carlisle!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlisle throws a sloppy head kick and Hirozaki moves out of range easily.
Carlisle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carlisle dodges the punch combination from Hirozaki.
Carlisle ducks under a wild hook from Hirozaki.
Carlisle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Hirozaki's head coaches at Tokyo Totally Gym + Sauna that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carlisle scores with a head kick.

It looks like Yatamatomo Hirozaki has been cut.
Hirozaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carlisle. Carlisle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Theodore Carlisle has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirozaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlisle throws a right and a left that both miss.

Carlisle connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hirozaki to the floor! Carlisle dives in looking for the finish!

Hirozaki is rocked!

Carlisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirozaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carlisle.
Oh Hirozaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hirozaki keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Carlisle seems to be looking for submissions.
Hirozaki seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlisle working over Hirozaki with some ground and pound. Hirozaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hirozaki wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carlisle lands strikes from half guard.
Carlisle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hirozaki defending well though.
Hirozaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hirozaki tries to get out of the position.

Carlisle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirozaki sees it coming and defends easily.

Carlisle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlisle drops an elbow to the side of Hirozaki's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Carlisle is trying to work for a kimura but Hirozaki is defending well.
Carlisle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hirozaki is looking for a sweep. Carlisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlisle drops an elbow to the side of Hirozaki's head.
Carlisle winds up and cracks Hirozaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carlisle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hirozaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Carlisle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hirozaki is just riding it out for now. Carlisle eventually gives up the hold.
Carlisle throwing shots but Hirozaki is blocking nicely.
Carlisle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hirozaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carlisle drops an elbow to the side of Hirozaki's head.
Hirozaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hirozaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Carlisle.

Carlisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirozaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carlisle.
Carlisle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlisle working over Hirozaki with some ground and pound. Hirozaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlisle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carlisle is nestled in close to Hirozaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carlisle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hirozaki's head.

Carlisle seems to be working for a kimura but Hirozaki defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Carlisle there.
Hirozaki is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlisle stops Hirozaki from getting back to his feet.
Hirozaki is in trouble now - Carlisle has advanced to mount!
Carlisle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Carlisle is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hirozaki is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Carlisle!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gijs Vermeulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunther Loki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vermeulen comes to the ring accompanied by Money, Money, Money. Loki has chosen If I had a Heart, Fever Ray as his entrance music. 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.

Vermeulen
vs
Loki

177 cm
25
133 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

164 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
Merciless Gladiators

Bunny Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gijs Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunther Loki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loki moves away.
Loki avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Loki avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen dips to his left and cracks Loki with an uppercut!
Loki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - Vermeulen scores with a four punch combination!
Good exchange - Vermeulen coming out on top.
Loki doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeulen circles away.
Loki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermeulen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loki moves away.
Vermeulen lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Vermeulen takes a swing at Loki's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loki was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
Loki tries to clinch up but Vermeulen circles away and keeps his distance.

Loki has managed to clinch.
Loki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loki misses with a knee strike.
Vermeulen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vermeulen blocks it with crossed arms.
Vermeulen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeulen avoids it.
Vermeulen wants to break free but Loki has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Loki.
Loki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loki looking to stall.
Vermeulen tries to break free but Loki pushes him back against the ropes.
Vermeulen is trying to force a seperation but Loki has the dominant position.
Vermeulen avoids a wild elbow strike from Loki.
Loki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Loki throws an elbow but it misses.
Loki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loki pushes off an throws an elbow but Vermeulen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vermeulen tries to circle away but Loki has him pinned against the ropes.
Loki has Vermeulen pressed against the ropes, preventing Vermeulen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vermeulen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loki looks winded!
Loki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vermeulen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loki prevents Vermeulen from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Loki as the two fighters clinch.
Vermeulen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vermeulen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vermeulen tries to circle away but Loki has him pinned against the ropes.
Vermeulen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vermeulen working hard to break the clinch.
Loki prevents Vermeulen from breaking the clinch.
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!
Vermeulen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vermeulen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen managing to block the knees to the body from Loki.
Vermeulen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Vermeulen tries to circle away but Loki has him pinned against the ropes.
Vermeulen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeulen avoids it.
Loki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loki digs a right hand underneath Vermeulen's ribcage. Vermeulen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vermeulen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Vermeulen tries to circle away but Loki has him pinned against the ropes.
Loki tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Loki back against the ropes.
Vermeulen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vermeulen working hard to break the clinch.
Loki keeps control of Vermeulen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vermeulen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeulen is trying to force a seperation but Loki has the dominant position.
Loki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeulen avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vermeulen's efforts to push away.
Vermeulen is looking to break free of the clinch but Loki has double underhooks.
Vermeulen tries to break the clinch but Loki is controlling the position.
Loki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeulen tries to break free but Loki pushes him back against the ropes.
Vermeulen is trying to break the clinch but Loki is controlling him.
Loki missing with knees to the body.
Vermeulen can't break the clinch.
Loki looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vermeulen is trying to force a seperation but Loki has the dominant position.
Loki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vermeulen is defending well for now.
Loki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Gijs Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Loki tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermeulen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Vermeulen - just one landing.

It looks like Gunther Loki has been cut.
Vermeulen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vermeulen cracks a nice hook into Loki's ribs.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loki manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Vermeulen - just one landing.
Loki wants to clinch.
Loki doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeulen circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Loki moves out of range.
Vermeulen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vermeulen thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Loki is rocked!
Vermeulen lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gijs Vermeulen!
After winning the bout, Gijs Vermeulen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.