QFC Tournament 669 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fgh Hfg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voldet Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hfg
vs
Jenkins

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fgh Hfg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Voldet Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Hfg.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hfg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jenkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hfg keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hfg keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.

Jenkins is sitting in close to Hfg's body. Hfg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jenkins is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jenkins is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hfg.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fgh Hfg!

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kigo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qwe Qwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Torres
vs
Qwe

207 cm
18
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kigo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Qwe Qwe!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Torres closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Torres on the inside.
Torres lands with a left to the head.
Torres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Qwe tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Qwe drops back down to his feet.
Qwe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Torres.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Torres.
Qwe tries to break the clinch but Torres is controlling the position.
Torres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Qwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torres walks away with a smile on his face. Qwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Qwe Qwe has been cut.
Torres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torres cracks Qwe with an open hand slap.
Torres is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Torres lands a big right hand that sends Qwe crashing to the mat! Torres stays standing though and waves Qwe back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Qwe's jaw. Qwe's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Torres does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kigo Torres!

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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Lahtinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lahtinen comes to the cage accompanied by Lauri - HEAVY. Wesley has chosen KONTRAFAKT - JBMNT prod. MAIKY BEATZ as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lahtinen
vs
Wesley

177 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Aero Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo Lahtinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lahtinen.
And Wesley responds with a good body kick, but Lahtinen manages to step out the way in time.
Lahtinen tries to clinch up

and Wesley counters with a single leg into guard. Lahtinen didn't expect that.
Wesley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wesley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lahtinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wesley preventing the sweep.
Lahtinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahtinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wesley controls the pace.
Wesley looking to pass the guard.
Wesley controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lahtinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wesley stops Lahtinen from standing up.

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

Wesley gets tackled into the cage by Lahtinen. Lahtinen maintains the clinch.

Lahtinen breaks the clinch.

Wesley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lahtinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wesley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lahtinen keeps working.
Lahtinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lahtinen wants to control but Wesley is having none of it.
Wesley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lahtinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lahtinen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lahtinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wesley wants to stand up but Lahtinen is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahtinen passes Wesley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lahtinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wesley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lahtinen is working away from the top position though.
Lahtinen is controlling the pace.
Lahtinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesley keeps working.
Nice strikes from Lahtinen there.
Wesley is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahtinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Wesley is looking to improve his position.
Lahtinen wants to control but Wesley is keeping him busy.
Lahtinen wants to get back to his feet.
Wesley is not content to let Lahtinen control the position.

Lahtinen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wesley defend it? Lahtinen steps over the head and cranks it - Wesley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lahtinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leo Lahtinen!

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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuvraj Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asharad Hett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Singh
vs
Hett

188 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuvraj Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asharad Hett!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hett tries for a takedown but Singh circles away easily
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hett throws a combination that misses
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Hett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hett darts in looking for a takedown but Singh gets double underhooks and turns Hett into the cage.
Singh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hett shoots and misses
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Yuvraj Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asharad Hett.
Singh blocks a leg kick.
Singh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hett looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Hett tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Singh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hett sprawling to the canvas! Hett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Singh finish him?!

Hett is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hett is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Singh doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hett crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hett's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuvraj Singh!

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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu has chosen I think im turning Japanese as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vovchanchyn
vs
Fu

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Fu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fu throws a low kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Fu scores with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn avoids a kick to the body.
Fu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fu but Fu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bruce Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu scores with a push kick.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a double leg but Fu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fu is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Fu tries to keep at a distance but Vovchanchyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has Fu pressed against the cage.
Fu wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu working hard to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn fails to pull guard.
Fu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vovchanchyn is keeping busy.
Vovchanchyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries to pull guard but Fu holds him up against the cage and eventually Vovchanchyn drops back down to his feet.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Vovchanchyn manages to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Fu controlling him for the moment.
Vovchanchyn is pulling down on Fu's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand and escape but Fu is having none of it.
Vovchanchyn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vovchanchyn striking off his back but it's not causing Fu any problems.
Vovchanchyn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand and escape but Fu is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vovchanchyn is on top in guard.

Vovchanchyn trying to control but Fu is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is really struggling to control Fu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vovchanchyn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vovchanchyn.

That's four 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.

Fu gets tackled into the cage by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn maintains the clinch.

Vovchanchyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vovchanchyn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Bruce Fu has been cut.
Bruce Fu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vovchanchyn is breathing heavily.
Fu scores with a head kick.
Vovchanchyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn shoots in and drives through. Fu sprawls well.
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Fu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Fu lands with a kick to the temple. Vovchanchyn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Fu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Fu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu. Fu obviously looking to wear him down.

It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Fu lands with a slapping head kick.

Vovchanchyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Fu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Vovchanchyn breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Vovchanchyn with that takedown attempt.
Fu lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu throws a body kick that misses.
Fu slaps away a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu lands with a kick to the temple. Vovchanchyn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fu tries to avoid it but Vovchanchyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fu to the ground. Fu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fu is looking to slow Vovchanchyn down with leg kicks.
Fu lands a high kick!
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn dives in and grabs Fu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fu pushes down on Vovchanchyn's head and hops out.
Fu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Fu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown but Fu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vovchanchyn. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu throws a front kick that sends Vovchanchyn stumbling back into the cage.
Fu scores with a spinning back kick!
Vovchanchyn blocks a head kick by Fu.
Vovchanchyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Fu.
Fu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Fu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vovchanchyn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fu - the referee stops the clock and Vovchanchyn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fu. Vovchanchyn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vovchanchyn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vovchanchyn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fu fakes the leg kick and cracks Vovchanchyn in the body.
Fu chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu thows a body kick. Vovchanchyn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu throws a leg kick which misses Vovchanchyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Vovchanchyn tries to avoid it.
Fu throws a sloppy head kick and Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily.
Vovchanchyn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fu lands a head kick. Vovchanchyn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Fu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vovchanchyn's calf.
Fu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Fu.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fu throws a head kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vovchanchyn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu misses with a body kick.
Vovchanchyn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fu.
Vovchanchyn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fu.
Fu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fu.
A head kick misses from Fu.
Fu throws a head kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Fu connects with a high kick.
Fu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn blocks a head kick by Fu.
Vovchanchyn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fu.
Fu lands with a kick to the temple. Vovchanchyn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Fu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter the offense by Fu and move into the clinch.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn attempts a counter takedown but Fu avoids it well and moves away.

Vovchanchyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fu, pushing him back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn has Fu pressed against the cage, preventing Fu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fu tries to circle away but Vovchanchyn has him pinned against the cage.
Vovchanchyn'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.

Vovchanchyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce Fu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu throws a lazy head kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a big right hand! Oh Fu is in trouble here! Vovchanchyn follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Vovchanchyn!
The defeated Bruce Fu had this to say: 'Fu You!'.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Grant
vs
Lopez

205 cm
18
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
16
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ulysses Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooooh!!! Grant has knocked Lopez down with a huge combo! Grant steps away and waves a wobbly Lopez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Lopez is rocked!

It looks like Mijain Lopez has been cut.

Grant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
Grant lands a big right hand that drops Lopez! The killer instinct kicks in and Grant finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!