018 • Koroshiya PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Everette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tien Shinhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinhan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Skillet - Forsaken kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Everette
vs
Shinhan

187 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
223 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Everette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tien Shinhan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinhan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Everette.
Everette avoids the head kick by Shinhan.
Shinhan needs to keep his hands up - Everette had a free shot at his head there.
Shinhan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Everette moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shinhan throws a head kick but Everette moves out of range.
Shinhan looks to land a body kick but Everette moved away.
Everette blocks a head kick by Shinhan.
Shinhan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shinhan moves away from the strike by Everette.
Shinhan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Everette.
Everette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Everette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinhan sprawls well. Shinhan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Everette gets slowly back to his feet.
Everette scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Tien Shinhan has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Everette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Everette scores with a jab to the head.
Shinhan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shinhan tries to land a leg kick but Everette saw it coming and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Everette has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shinhan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinhan tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinhan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tien Shinhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Everette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shinhan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shinhan 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 Everette has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Everette and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shinhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Everette.
Everette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Everette looks to land a left hand but Shinhan moved out of range nicely.
Everette backing away here, and Shinhan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shinhan throws out a leg kick but Everette moves out of range and Shinhan only half commits.
Everette is looking to counter punch.
Everette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shinhan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shinhan throws a head kick that misses.
Everette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinhan misses with a low kick as Everette jumps back.

Everette shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shinhan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shinhan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Everette throws a big right hand that misses.
Shinhan trying to keep a closed guard but Everette is proving a slippery customer.
Everette working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shinhan keeping moving, preventing Everette from controlling successfully.

Shinhan looking for a guillotine here but Everette defends easily.
Everette landing some decent shots from guard.
Everette working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shinhan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Shinhan seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinhan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Everette!
Everette keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shinhan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shinhan controlling from mount.
Everette really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shinhan with good strikes from the mount here!
Shinhan trying to control but Everette is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinhan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shinhan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Everette can't escape the position.
Everette regains half guard.
Shinhan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Everette keeps working.
Shinhan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shinhan stalling.
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 Matt Everette will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tien Shinhan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Everette throws a hook but Shinhan blocks it.
Everette misses with a straight right.
Shinhan wants to land a leg kick but Everette is out of range.
The fighters circling - Everette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Everette looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shinhan is controlling Everette's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everette missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Everette postures up.
Shinhan pulls Everette in close to prevent any damage.
Matt Everette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shinhan trying to keep a closed guard but Everette is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shinhan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shinhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Everette with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shinhan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Everette manages to get himself to full guard.

Shinhan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shinhan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Everette 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.
Shinhan pushes down on Everette's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everette tries to get to full guard but Shinhan has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinhan trying to control from half guard but Everette is working away.
Everette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Everette is not content to let Shinhan control the position.
Shinhan content to control rather than advance.
Shinhan uses his free foot to push down on Everette's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Everette.
Shinhan throws some wild stikes that Everette manages to avoid easily.
Shinhan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinhan working the ground and pound effectively.
Shinhan looking to ground and pound but Everette is blocking nicely.
Everette is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shinhan tries to control but Everette wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Shinhan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shinhan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Everette is squirming around, avoiding Shinhan's attempts to control the action.
Shinhan landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinhan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shinhan lands with some strikes.
Shinhan trying to control but Everette is having none of it.
Shinhan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Everette is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shinhan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shinhan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Everette?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everette tries to reverse the position but Shinhan maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinhan cracks Everette with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shinhan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big strike lands for Shinhan! That's really hurt Everette and he's turned his back - Shinhan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Shinhan jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tien Shinhan!
Tien Shinhan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuji Tamashihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tamashihiro
vs
Ozawa

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuji Tamashihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Ozawa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamashihiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Ozawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tamashihiro pulls Ozawa in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozawa stays in close to Tamashihiro's body and controls the position.
Tamashihiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ozawa looking for a guillotine here but Tamashihiro defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamashihiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamashihiro stopping the sweep attempt from Ozawa.
Tamashihiro trying to control but Ozawa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamashihiro passes Ozawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ozawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Tamashihiro from advancing to side control.
Tamashihiro is nestled in close to Ozawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tamashihiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozawa keeps working.
Tamashihiro works his way into side control.
Tamashihiro is looking to take a break and control but Ozawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Ozawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozawa is trying to get back to his feet.

Tamashihiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ozawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ozawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ozawa is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tamashihiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Tamashihiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ozawa, who protects the arm well.
Ozawa is trying to control Tamashihiro's posture but Tamashihiro avoids it.

Tamashihiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozawa has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Ozawa sneaks out the side door and pushes Tamashihiro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Ozawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tamashihiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ozawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ozawa's back!
Ozawa tries to break free.
Ozawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tamashihiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ozawa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tamashihiro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamashihiro controlling well, preventing Ozawa from escaping the position.
Ozawa is still trying to improve position.
Ozawa looks winded!

Ozawa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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 Yuji Tamashihiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ozawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tamashihiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamashihiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamashihiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamashihiro working a defensive guard here.
Yuji Tamashihiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tamashihiro keeping moving, preventing Ozawa from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamashihiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozawa is one step ahead there.
Ozawa wants to pass the guard but Tamashihiro is keeping the position.
Tamashihiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ozawa wants to control but Tamashihiro is keeping busy.
Ozawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tamashihiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamashihiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozawa is staying active underneath Tamashihiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozawa wants to control but Tamashihiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tamashihiro wants to take a breather but Ozawa is having none of it.
Ozawa wants to control but Tamashihiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tamashihiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ozawa defends it well.
Ozawa tries to roll over but Tamashihiro keeps him under control.
Ozawa is breathing heavily.
Tamashihiro is trying to control. Ozawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tamashihiro wants to take a breather but Ozawa is having none of it.
Tamashihiro not doing much here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tamashihiro checks a leg kick.
Tamashihiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ozawa sprawls and moves away.

Ozawa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Tamashihiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ozawa escapes and throws Tamashihiro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tamashihiro gets back to half guard.
Tamashihiro gets full guard.
Ozawa stopping the sweep attempt from Tamashihiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa trying to control but Tamashihiro is working from the bottom.
Ozawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Tamashihiro is looking for a triangle but Ozawa pushes his legs off easily.
Tamashihiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tamashihiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamashihiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuji Tamashihiro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ozawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Ozawa is looking for a kimura here.
Tamashihiro wants to improve his position but Ozawa is controlling well.
Ozawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamashihiro keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamashihiro tries to roll over but Ozawa keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamashihiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamashihiro keeping moving, preventing Ozawa from controlling successfully.

Tamashihiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamashihiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tamashihiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ozawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tamashihiro.
Tamashihiro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ozawa.

Ozawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamashihiro is looking to reverse the position.
Ozawa wants to stand but Tamashihiro is controlling his arm.
Ozawa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tamashihiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozawa throws an elbow but Tamashihiro slips to the side and avoids it well.

Ozawa decides to stand back up. Ozawa steps back and let's Tamashihiro get back to his feet.
Tamashihiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Ozawa tries to sprawl out of it but Tamashihiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ozawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamashihiro misses with a looping right.

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

Ozawa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ozawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tamashihiro's sensitive parts.

Ozawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tamashihiro trying to keep a closed guard but Ozawa is proving a slippery customer.
Ozawa tries to stand but Tamashihiro is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamashihiro has wrist control.

Tamashihiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tamashihiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ozawa wants to pass to mount but Tamashihiro is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamashihiro trying to hold on to Ozawa's head to control him but Ozawa postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Ozawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tamashihiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yuji Tamashihiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexy Innokenti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Innokenti has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Wilson
vs
Innokenti

189 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90

AnonymouS
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexy Innokenti!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Innokenti walks into a stiff left hand from Wilson.

It looks like Alexy Innokenti has been cut.
Innokenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson is looking to counter the offense by Innokenti and move into the clinch.
Innokenti throws a good cross that connects.
Innokenti slips a jab from Wilson.
Innokenti loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
We've been told by Wilson's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Innokenti.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Innokenti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Innokenti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Innokenti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson lands with a hook. Innokenti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Innokenti. That snapped Wilson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Innokenti throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Innokenti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook.
Innokenti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Innokenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Innokenti feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Innokenti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Innokenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Innokenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Innokenti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Jab from Wilson.
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps Innokenti's head back.
Innokenti scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
Innokenti throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Innokenti lands a lovely overhand right.

Innokenti moves into the clinch.
Innokenti misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Innokenti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Innokenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Innokenti.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Innokenti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Innokenti misses with the head strike.
Innokenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Innokenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Innokenti swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Innokenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
A hook to the body from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Innokenti's head.
Innokenti blocks an uppercut.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Innokenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Innokenti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Innokenti can turn it around.
Innokenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Innokenti blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Innokenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Innokenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Innokenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Innokenti.
Wilson lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Innokenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Innokenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Innokenti tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Innokenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Innokenti is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti misses with a punch on the inside.
Innokenti swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Innokenti blocks an uppercut.
Innokenti scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Innokenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Innokenti is keeping busy.
Innokenti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Innokenti blocking some punches.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Innokenti blocks an uppercut.
Innokenti blocks an uppercut.
Innokenti scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
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 Slade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexy Innokenti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Innokenti clinches up against the cage.
Innokenti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slade Wilson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Innokenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Innokenti.
Innokenti misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Innokenti.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Innokenti has him pressed against the cage.
Innokenti can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innokenti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Innokenti's elbow.
Innokenti blocking some punches.
Innokenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Wilson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Innokenti - that landed with a thud.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Innokenti blocks an uppercut.
Innokenti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wilson to his knees! Innokenti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexy Innokenti!
In his post fight interview, Alexy Innokenti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Carey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Chilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Carey
vs
Chilson

191 cm
19
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Carey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Chilson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chilson swings widly with a right hand
and Carey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chilson's knee momentarily.
Carey slips a jab from Chilson.
Carey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Carey throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Chilson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Carey!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, FATE. On his way into the cage it seems that Conor Brazier has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Conor Brazier seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Brazier
vs
Ferreira

195 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor Brazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Brazier.
Brazier misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ferreira. Those never looked like landing.
Brazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Marco Ferreira has been cut.
Brazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brazier blocks it well.
Ferreira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Brazier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Ferreira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferreira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brazier misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brazier. Ferreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Ferreira misses.
Brazier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferreira momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brazier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brazier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira counters with a three punch combo that has Brazier backing up. Brazier nods at Ferreira to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Brazier is just out of range.
Brazier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira counters with a nice body shot.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Brazier and Ferreira goes tumbling to the canvas! Brazier follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Ferreira is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brazier throwing shots but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
Brazier 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.
Ferreira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brazier.
Brazier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferreira defending well though.
Brazier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferreira's head.
Brazier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferreira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brazier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brazier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferreira defending well though.
Brazier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brazier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brazier content to control rather than advance.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brazier.
Brazier swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Brazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Brazier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brazier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Brazier.
Brazier throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira is looking for the big counter here.
Conor Brazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Ferreira has closed the distance and engaged Brazier in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brazier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
Ferreira lands with a left to the head.
Brazier tries to break the clinch but Ferreira is controlling the position.
Ferreira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brazier is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ferreira.

It looks like Conor Brazier has been cut.
Ferreira stalling against the cage.
Ferreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferreira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brazier backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Brazier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brazier is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ferreira doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Brazier crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Brazier's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Ferreira!
Marco Ferreira took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenko Shinata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva comes to the cage accompanied by Jääkärimarssi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaleva
vs
Shinata

180 cm
26
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
225 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahti Kaleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tenko Shinata!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Shinata tries for a kimura but Kaleva is defending well.

Shinata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kaleva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaleva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shinata's best efforts.

Kaleva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shinata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva manages to get to full guard.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaleva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shinata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Shinata pulls Kaleva in close to prevent any damage.
Shinata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaleva.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Shinata keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shinata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Shinata is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva trying to control but Shinata is working from the bottom.
Kaleva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Shinata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shinata wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinata looking to sit in guard and control but Kaleva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kaleva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaleva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaleva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shinata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kaleva tries to get to full guard but Shinata has control of the leg.
Shinata wants to control but Kaleva is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Shinata seems content to control.
Kaleva is looking to improve his position.

Shinata seems to be working for a kimura but Kaleva defends the submission attempt.
Shinata is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.

Shinata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaleva defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kaleva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tenko Shinata dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shinata shoots in and gets a takedown into Kaleva's guard.
Shinata wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.

Shinata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinata is aware though and is defending well.

Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinata trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Shinata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinata is aware though and is defending well.

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

Shinata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shinata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinata wants to sweep here but Kaleva controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaleva distracts Shinata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinata is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Shinata looking for a sweep. Not yet Shinata, not yet.
Shinata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shinata.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva tries to buck Shinata off but Shinata is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinata trying to control the action but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Shinata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shinata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kaleva trying to control but Shinata flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Shinata doesn't have the hooks in and Kaleva manages to turn into his guard.
Shinata 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.
Kaleva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shinata is proving hard to escape from.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Tenko Shinata has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva with a nice head shot there.
Kaleva is looking to work some ground and pound but Shinata has wrist control.
Kaleva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaleva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaleva throwing strikes but missing.
Shinata is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Shinata is keeping the position.

Shinata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ahti Kaleva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shinata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaleva's half guard.
Kaleva is looking to improve his position.

Shinata is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shinata to get the leverage.
Kaleva moves into full guard.

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

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaleva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Shinata keeps moving.
Kaleva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shinata looking to control.
Shinata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Shinata keeps moving.
Shinata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shinata is pulling down on Kaleva's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaleva, at least for the moment.
Kaleva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shinata is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Shinata decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Shinata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaleva is just riding it out for now. Shinata eventually gives up the hold.
Kaleva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaleva.
Shinata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shinata wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shinata's guard.

Kaleva throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Shinata keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaleva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaleva postures up in Shinata's guard and throws a big left but Shinata blocks it.
Shinata has control of Kaleva's left arm, preventing Kaleva from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaleva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva throws a big elbow that misses.
Shinata working a defensive guard here.
Kaleva trying to control but Shinata is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shinata wants to sweep here but Kaleva controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahti Kaleva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kaleva gets caught flat footed, as Shinata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Kaleva throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tenko Shinata.
Well Shinata 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rama Udo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rama Udo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Udo
vs
Jimenez

177 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
167 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

AnonymouS
Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Udo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raul Jimenez !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udo missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez feints the counter takedown.

Jimenez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Udo tries to improve position but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimenez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Udo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimenez working away.
Udo is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez controls the position.
Udo tries to improve position but can't.
Jimenez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Udo's legs.
Udo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jimenez .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a strike aimed at the side of Udo's head but Udo avoids it well.
Jimenez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Udo's coaches at Team Butcher Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jimenez laying and praying for a moment but Udo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Udo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Udo is defending well.
Jimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Udo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jimenez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jimenez throwing shots but Udo is blocking nicely.
Jimenez throwing shots but Udo is blocking nicely.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Udo keeps working.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Udo defends it.
Jimenez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jimenez tries to pass to full mount but Udo defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Udo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez looks for a takedown but Udo sprawls well.
Udo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Udo counters with a two punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Udo.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Udo sprawls well. Udo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
Udo throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Rama Udo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Jimenez .
Udo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Udo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Udo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez 's sensitive parts.
Jimenez goes for a double leg but Udo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Udo continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udo digs a good hook to Jimenez 's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Udo.
Udo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Udo.
Jimenez with a poor takedown
and Udo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Udo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Udo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jimenez momentarily.
Udo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jimenez has time to react.
Jimenez looks for a takedown but Udo sprawls well.
Nice cross by Udo.
Jimenez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Udo misses with a low kick.
Jimenez shoots in but Udo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Udo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jimenez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Udo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jimenez or perhaps it was just good defense by Udo, which made it look bad.
Udo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rama Udo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Jimenez .
Udo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udo jabs Jimenez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Udo sprawls well. Udo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udo digs a good hook to Jimenez 's body.
Udo connects with a body shot.
Jab by Udo.
Udo misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Udo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jimenez fails with the takedown
and Udo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Udo.
Udo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Udo, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Udo, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udo clobbers Jimenez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt
and Udo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Udo scores with a jab to the head.
Udo stuffs the takedown.
Udo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Udo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Udo.
Udo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jimenez on the side of the head.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Udo.
Jimenez with a poor takedown
and Udo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Udo. That's going to slow Jimenez down.
Jimenez shoots in but no luck this time.
Udo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Udo. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Udo. Those never looked like landing.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Udo but Udo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Udo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Udo lands a jab to Jimenez 's midsection.
Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Udo to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Udo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Udo connects with a crisp jab.
Jimenez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Udo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Udo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jimenez . Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimenez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Udo lands a leg kick that knocks Jimenez off balance momentarily.
Udo scores with a three punch combo!
Jimenez misses with a takedown
and Udo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Udo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimenez can do to turn this around?
Donk. Udo catches Jimenez right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jimenez fails to land the takedown.
Udo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Udo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jimenez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Udo lands a really nice looking cross but Jimenez seems unphased.

Jimenez is rocked!
Udo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez . Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jimenez is still on wobbly legs! Can Udo finish him?
Udo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jimenez ! Udo dives in looking to finish! Jimenez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Udo!
Rama Udo retains his lightweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thresh Whiteman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen Dont Thread On Me-Metallica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whiteman
vs
Velasquez

190 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Four Aces Nutrition
Grand Royal Wear

Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thresh Whiteman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez scores with a jab. Whiteman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Thresh Whiteman has been cut.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Whiteman avoids them all with ease.
Whiteman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whiteman throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Whiteman slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Whiteman tries to clinch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whiteman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasquez throws a counter combo.

Whiteman has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whiteman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Whiteman keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Whiteman has the dominant position.
Whiteman throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Whiteman, against the cage.
Whiteman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whiteman lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Mike Velasquez has been cut.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.
Whiteman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whiteman avoids it.
Whiteman keeps control of Velasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whiteman has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whiteman lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whiteman.
Whiteman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.

Velasquez is rocked!
Whiteman has Velasquez pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Velasquez is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Whiteman - that's hurt Velasquez badly! Oh, another knee lands and Velasquez is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Velasquez doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thresh Whiteman!
Thresh Whiteman retains his super heavyweight title!