Prestige FC 30: Just Fight PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Pacaldo
vs
Sato

185 cm
25
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
174 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Perkele!

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Percival Pacaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihashi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato is looking to chop away at Pacaldo's legs.
Pacaldo throwing a counter right hand but Sato manages to avoid it.
Pacaldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sato pinned against the ropes. Sato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacaldo throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacaldo circles away.

Pacaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sato is pressed up against the ropes. Pacaldo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sato down to the mat. Sato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Sato has Pacaldo up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacaldo tries to pull guard but Sato holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pacaldo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Pacaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacaldo throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pacaldo is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Sato can't fight it off and eventually Pacaldo manages to take the fight to the floor. Sato looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sato wriggles free and stands up.
Pacaldo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pacaldo scores with a nice head shot.
Pacaldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pacaldo attempts a counter takedown but Sato avoids it well and moves away.
Pacaldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato shoots in but Pacaldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Pacaldo - just one landing.

Pacaldo gets a clinch.
Sato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pacaldo is trying to pull guard but Sato turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Sato is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacaldo is defending well.
Pacaldo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sato is pressed up against the ropes. Pacaldo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sato down to the mat. Sato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sato lands a jab-cross combination.
Pacaldo lands a slapping body shot.
Sato dives in and grabs Pacaldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacaldo pushes down on Sato's head and hops out.
Sato looks winded!
Pacaldo slips under a jab.
Sato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pacaldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sato scrambles back to his feet.
Pacaldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Sato drives through and clinches with Pacaldo against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacaldo manages to break the clinch.

Sato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pacaldo is trying to pull guard but Sato turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pacaldo gets underhooks to prevent Sato's takedown attempt.
Pacaldo prevents a body shot from Sato.
Pacaldo prevents the takedown attempt.

Pacaldo is trying to trip Sato. He has hold of a leg but Sato is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pacaldo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Pacaldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sato, up you get!
Pacaldo is looking to clinch.
Sato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacaldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Pacaldo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sato quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato wants to get back to full guard.
Pacaldo lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato taking some punishment here, with Pacaldo in his half guard.

Pacaldo stands up from half guard.

Pacaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sato, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Sato lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacaldo keeps working.

Sato seems to be working for a kimura but Pacaldo defends the submission attempt.
Sato is keen to just control but Pacaldo is a slippery customer.
Pacaldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sato on the ground.
Pacaldo is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
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.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Pacaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Percival Pacaldo 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.

Pacaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pacaldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Sato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sato tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sato wants to take the fight to the mat but Pacaldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Percival Pacaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihashi Sato.
Pacaldo is trying to drag Sato to the mat but Sato just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Pacaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacaldo tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.

Pacaldo has closed the distance and engaged Sato in a clinch.
Sato wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato wants a takedown but no success here.
Pacaldo is trying to pull guard but Sato turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

Pacaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacaldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sato's head.
Percival Pacaldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacaldo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yoshihashi Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacaldo throws a leg kick but Sato checks it.
Sato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pacaldo misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely.
Pacaldo tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.

Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pacaldo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Percival Pacaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pacaldo is looking for a takedown.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Pacaldo stops a takedown attempt from Sato.
Sato tries for a takedown. No joy.

Pacaldo lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sato pushes Pacaldo off and gets back to his feet.
Sato throws out a leg kick but Pacaldo moves out of range and Sato only half commits.
Sato is breathing heavily.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Pacaldo.

Pacaldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Sato explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Pacaldo rushes Sato and presses him up against the ropes.
Pacaldo tries to pull guard but Sato forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Sato is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacaldo has double underhooks.

Pacaldo has Sato pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pacaldo pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Sato tumbling to the mat - Pacaldo dives into Sato's guard.
Yoshihashi Sato has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato working a defensive guard here.
Pacaldo landing some decent shots from guard.
Sato 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.
Pacaldo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sato looking to control.
Sato wants to sweep here but Pacaldo controlling him for the moment.
Sato is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Pacaldo stands up from Sato's guard - Pacaldo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pacaldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pacaldo throws a big counter combination but Sato scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Percival Pacaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacaldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sato shoots in for a double leg but Pacaldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacaldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sato on the side of the head.
Pacaldo scores with a shot to the body.
Pacaldo tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacaldo with a jab.
Pacaldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Sato should have avoided that one.

Sato is rocked!

Pacaldo forces Sato back against the ropes and clinches.
Sato is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacaldo finish him?
Pacaldo gets through Sato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Percival Pacaldo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pacaldo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sato to the canvas! Sato doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pacaldo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Percival Pacaldo!
After the big win, Percival Pacaldo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshio Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto has chosen WORLD ORDER - WORLD ORDER as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yoshio Yamamoto is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

White
vs
Yamamoto

165 cm
30
135 lbs
18 - 21 - 0

167 cm
28
135 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshio Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
Yamamoto leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yamamoto cracks White with a good jab.
Yamamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Yamamoto does it's job there.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from White.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
White misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!

White feints and as Yamamoto raises his hands in defense, White changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamamoto wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto managing to control the position.
White wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
White pushing down on Yamamoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
Yamamoto wants to control the action here but instead White manages to pass to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to control but Yamamoto wriggling away.
White avoids the attempt from Yamamoto to control.

White wants to finish this one by submission but Yamamoto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from White.
Yamamoto wants to control but White is having none of it.
White is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
White is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yamamoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yamamoto can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White looking to finish Yamamoto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yamamoto!

White looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

White goes for an armbar but Yamamoto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yamamoto.
White wants to sweep but no luck.

Yamamoto stands up from White's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshio Yamamoto 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.

Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto scores with a three punch combo!
White throws a one two combo.
Yamamoto sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Yamamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Yamamoto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
White throws a big counter combination but Yamamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

White drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Yoshio Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White. That's going to take a lot out of him.

White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yamamoto quickly recovers to half guard.

Yamamoto pushes White off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White fails with the takedown.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
The crowd cheers as Yamamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walter White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamamoto lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Yamamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Yamamoto.
Yoshio Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Yamamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yamamoto with a nice cross.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto scores with a nice right hand.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Yamamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yamamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yamamoto enables White to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yamamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Yamamoto is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
White jumps guard but Yamamoto turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Yamamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White tries to break free but Yamamoto pushes him back against the ropes.

Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by White.
It seemed like Yamamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto feints a counter leg kick.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
Yamamoto stalks White and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into White's face. White staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Yamamoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamamoto as he jumps to the side.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
White shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Yamamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
White wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yoshio Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White eats them both and turns towards Yamamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
White shoots for a takedown but Yamamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamamoto lands with a cross.
Yamamoto tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White fails with the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A shot to the liver by Yamamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Yamamoto swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto scores with a nice right hand.
Yamamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Yamamoto. Those never looked like landing.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamamoto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshio Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the ring accompanied by House Of Flying Daggers. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Miller
vs
Theron

169 cm
27
156 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

175 cm
31
165 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Theron drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Theron takes a little break here. Miller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Theron working the head with strikes.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Theron landing strikes.
Theron cracks Miller with a big elbow.
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Theron controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller taking a bit of punishment here - Theron scoring with strikes.
Miller is letting Theron control him for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Theron has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Theron is working Miller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Theron is putting a hurting on Miller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miller trying to remain calm as Theron controls from the top position.
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Theron scoring with punches from side control.
Theron is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miller will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron lands an elbow.

Miller is rocked!
Theron controls the position.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Theron.
Theron cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Theron lands a big left to the face of Miller, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Theron and another - Miller is out! Theron stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie Theron!
In defeat, Kane Miller stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't Worries Homie Im Gonna Win The Next Fight No Doubt '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takem Downem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Clocks. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Downem
vs
Morrison

180 cm
28
150 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
149 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Namunamu Clothing

Sun-Tzu

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takem Downem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sid Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown but Downem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Downem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Morrison. No joy for Downem on that attempt.
Downem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Downem missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downem feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Downem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Downem somewhat.

Morrison shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Downem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem is trying to control Morrison's posture but Morrison avoids it.
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.
Morrison throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Downem works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Downem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison landing some decent shots from guard.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Downem is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison wants to control from the top but Downem keeps moving.
Morrison throws a strike but Downem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison 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.
Morrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Downem is controlling him.
Our spies down at at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Downem is one step ahead there.

Downem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morrison is trying to hold Downem in close to prevent damage but Downem has managed to pass into half guard.
Morrison flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downem drops an elbow to the side of Morrison's head.
Downem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison trying to hold on to Downem's head to control him but Downem postures up.
Downem drops an elbow to the side of Morrison's head.
Morrison scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Downem manages to mount him!
Downem trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downem controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison wants to control but Downem is keeping busy.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well.

Morrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Morrison looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Downem pushes past his half guard into mount!
Downem is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Downem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morrison but Morrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Downem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Downem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Downem defends it nicely.
Morrison is looking to clinch.
As Morrison looks to move away, Downem throws a big counter combo bu Morrison just gets out of the way.
Morrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison tries to clinch but Downem is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
Downem tries to pull guard but Morrison forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Morrison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Downem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takem Downem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Morrison.

Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Downem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Downem or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison, which made it look bad.
Downem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sid Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.

Downem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morrison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Downem controls the pace.

Morrison is looking for a triangle here but Downem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Downem misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Downem has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Downem keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Downem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Morrison moves into the clinch successfully.

Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Downem closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Downem lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Downem is now in half guard.
Downem drops an elbow to the side of Morrison's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well.
Morrison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Downem trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Downem stops Morrison from standing up.
Downem controls from within his opponent's guard.

Downem gets to his feet - Morrison follows without any prompting.
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downem.

Morrison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Downem explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downem avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Takem Downem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison misses with a double jab

and Downem counters with a takedown into side control.
Morrison tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Morrison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Downem content just to control the position here.
Downem prevents Morrison from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Morrison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Morrison is working an open guard so Downem takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Downem.
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Downem is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Downem circles away and we're back to standing.
Downem feinted with a counter takedown.
Morrison tries to clinch up.
It looked like Downem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
Downem throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison throws a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Downem. No joy for Morrison on that attempt.
Morrison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Downem eats them both and turns towards Morrison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Downem tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Downem to the ground. Downem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Downem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takem Downem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Morrison.
Morrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Downem circles away.
Takem Downem is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Downem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morrison tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downem controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison can't escape the position.
Downem is trying to stick to Morrison's back but Morrison is turning into Downem. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Downem's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morrison.
Downem wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Downem has control of Morrison's left arm, preventing Morrison from doing any damage.
Morrison stops Downem from standing up.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Downem keeps moving.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Downem blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison being controlled here momentarily.
Downem wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Downem trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison cracks Downem with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downem pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Downem wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Downem is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Morrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morrison lands a couple of elbows.
Takem Downem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Downem keeps moving.
Downem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Morrison rushes Downem and presses him up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Downem pulls guard effortlessly.
Downem controlling the position.
Downem is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Downem scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Morrison tries to clinch up.
Downem fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Downem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takem Downem.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Downem, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takem Downem!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Schwarzeneg
vs
Karesky

175 cm
43
175 lbs
32 - 56 - 2

177 cm
33
175 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 32 - 56 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Veli Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pejro Karesky!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karesky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwarzeneg throws out the jab.

Karesky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schwarzeneg, pushing him back against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karesky just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Karesky turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg is trying to drag Karesky to the mat but Karesky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Karesky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Karesky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schwarzeneg or not.
Karesky gets through Schwarzeneg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karesky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schwarzenegs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karesky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karesky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karesky lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Karesky.
Schwarzeneg fails to pull guard.
Karesky leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Karesky.
Karesky working Schwarzeneg over with knees to the body.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karesky.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
Karesky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karesky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schwarzeneg lands an elbow just above Karesky 's eye.
Schwarzeneg wants to take the fight to the mat but Karesky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Schwarzeneg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karesky lands a hook that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
A short right from Karesky.
Karesky holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karesky pulls his leg out and moves away.

Karesky moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schwarzeneg is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schwarzeneg wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karesky obliges.
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!
Karesky is working Schwarzeneg over against the ropes.
Karesky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karesky lands a right hand.
Karesky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Veli Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Good body shot from Karesky.
Karesky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwarzeneg's defenses.

Schwarzeneg is rocked!
A hook to the body from Karesky.
Nice elbow from Karesky.
Oh Schwarzeneg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karesky is pushing Schwarzeneg up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schwarzeneg tries to break the clinch but Karesky is controlling the position.
Karesky scores with a hook to the body.
Karesky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schwarzeneg seems to have got his legs back now.
Karesky taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karesky's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karesky lands a nice shot to the body.
Karesky lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Karesky.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karesky just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Karesky.
Karesky lands with a short shot to the head.
Karesky jerks Schwarzeneg's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Schwarzeneg drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Karesky goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Karesky because Schwarzeneg was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Pejro Karesky!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson comes to the ring accompanied by New Beginnings. Rostowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. VITER - Marichka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Panterson
vs
Rostowski

165 cm
25
141 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

162 cm
33
137 lbs
22 - 24 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rostowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Panterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rostowski circles away.
Panterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Panterson feints and as Rostowski raises his hands in defense, Panterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rostowski has his hands on Panterson's head, controlling the position.
Panterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rostowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rostowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panterson trying to control the action but Rostowski is working from the bottom.

Panterson swings around for an armbar but Rostowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panterson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Rostowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panterson's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Panterson is trying to control but can't.
Rostowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Panterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rostowski.

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

Rostowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Rostowski throwing shots but Panterson is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Rostowski.
Rostowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Rostowski is looking for a kimura but Panterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rostowski to get the leverage.
Rostowski slips a nice elbow through Panterson's hands, connecting with Panterson's forehead.

Rostowski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Panterson has recovered full guard.
Rostowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rostowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rostowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson is trying to keep Rostowski in close.
Panterson keeping full guard, as Rostowski tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rostowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Our spies down at at Team Butcher Gym inform us that Rostowski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rostowski keeping full guard, as Panterson tries to pass.
Rostowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rostowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rostowski.
Rostowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Rostowski there.

Panterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Rostowski.
Panterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rostowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panterson is just riding it out for now. Rostowski eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Rostowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Rostowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Rostowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Panterson pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Panterson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panterson wants to pass the guard but Rostowski is defending well.
Panterson is just content to waste time from the top position. Rostowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Panterson wants to control from the top but Rostowski keeps moving.
Andrzej Rostowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rostowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rostowski keeping moving, preventing Panterson from controlling successfully.
Panterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rostowski is keeping the position for now.
Rostowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rostowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rostowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Rostowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panterson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Panterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rostowski.
Panterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rostowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Rostowski has gone for a leg lock! Panterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rostowski's guard.

Rostowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rostowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Panterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panterson tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rostowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panterson defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rostowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panterson is just riding it out for now. Rostowski eventually gives up the hold.
Rostowski prevents Panterson from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Rostowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panterson is looking for a sweep. Rostowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panterson is positioning himself well to prevent Rostowski advancing to mount.
Rostowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Rostowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Panterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rostowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panterson defending well though.

Rostowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rostowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Rostowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Panterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rostowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rostowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panterson.
Panterson missing with a left hand there. Rostowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rostowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Panterson. Panterson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bread Panterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panterson misses with a lunging right hand

and Rostowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Panterson's guard.
Panterson is looking to stand back up but Rostowski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Panterson.

Panterson trying to hold on to Rostowski's head to control him but Rostowski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rostowski lands a nice short elbow.
Panterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rostowski on the ground.

Rostowski is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rostowski is working for a kimura but Panterson is defending it quite comfortably.

Rostowski is trying to work for a kimura but Panterson is defending well.
Rostowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rostowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rostowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panterson tries to roll over but Rostowski keeps him under control.
Rostowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rostowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rostowski lands a nice short elbow.

Panterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Rostowski.

Rostowski is working for a kimura but Panterson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski winds up and cracks Panterson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rostowski throws a strike but Panterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Panterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Panterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rostowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rostowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panterson is one step ahead there.
Rostowski has Panterson pulled in close to control his posture.
Rostowski looking to control.
Rostowski keeping moving, preventing Panterson from controlling successfully.
Rostowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rostowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panterson wants to control from the top but Rostowski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rostowski rushes Panterson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Panterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panterson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Rostowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Panterson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Panterson showing good submission defense here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rostowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Panterson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rostowski is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Panterson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rostowski.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrzej Rostowski!
A very excited looking Andrzej Rostowski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Bread Panterson had this to say: 'Sometimes, we win, and sometimes we lost, but in the end we, all both persevere in life!so in this defeat, i will not hinder, and i'll be back much stronger than before'.

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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento has chosen Symptom of The Universe (1975) as his entrance music. Cristiano Nascimento has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pitbull
vs
Nascimento

205 cm
35
210 lbs
18 - 20 - 0

189 cm
38
222 lbs
34 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Pitbull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nascimento.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pitbull just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull lands a two punch combo.
Pitbull blocks a low kick nicely.
Nascimento lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitbull scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pitbull checks a leg kick.
Nascimento buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Pitbull blocks the low kick.
Pitbull closes the distance and clinches up with Nascimento, looking for a takedown. Pitbull pushes Nascimento against the ropes but Nascimento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nascimento has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nascimento throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Pitbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitbull dives in for a single leg takedown but Nascimento sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Pitbull defending well as Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
Nascimento lands with a shot to the body.
Nascimento looks for the body kick but Pitbull saw that one coming.
Nascimento cracks Pitbull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pitbull shoots and misses
and Nascimento counters with a thumping low kick.
Pitbull is breathing heavily.
Pitbull takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nascimento digs a good body shot into Pitbull's ribs.
Pitbull gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nascimento gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pitbull is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cristiano Nascimento! Cristiano Nascimento retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Cristiano Nascimento started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.