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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Saitou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is XENO. 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.

Saitou
vs
Takayanagi

170 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

171 cm
21
154 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Saitou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takayanagi has managed to clinch.
Takayanagi lands a damaging elbow.
Takayanagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Takayanagi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takayanagi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saitou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takayanagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Takayanagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saitou defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Takayanagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saitou defends it easily.

Takayanagi working for a triangle but Saitou defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takayanagi's guard.

Takayanagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saitou pulls his head out easily.
Takayanagi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takayanagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitou.
Takayanagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takayanagi's head.
Saitou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Takayanagi has his foot on Saitou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saitou works his way back into a safe position though.
Takayanagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takayanagi controlling the position.

Takayanagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saitou defends it easily.

Takayanagi has his foot on Saitou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saitou works his way back into a safe position though.
Saitou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitou throws a strike but Takayanagi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Takayanagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saitou is keeping the position for now.
Takayanagi passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takayanagi in particular looking to stall.
Saitou gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayanagi won't allow Saitou to get back to his feet.
Takayanagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Saitou is retaining full guard.
Saitou wants to sweep but no luck.
Saitou doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Takayanagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takayanagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takayanagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitou will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Saitou is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Takayanagi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Takayanagi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saitou uses from the top position.
Saitou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takayanagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takayanagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saitou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takayanagi's head.
Saitou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saitou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saitou trying to control but Takayanagi is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Takayanagi looking for a guillotine here but Saitou defends easily.

Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saitou throws a big right hand that misses.

Takayanagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitou throws a big right hand that misses.
Takayanagi keeping moving, preventing Saitou from controlling successfully.
Saitou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitou lands a couple of digs.
Takayanagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saitou's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saitou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Takayanagi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saitou to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Takayanagi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saitou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saitou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saitou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitou tries to free his leg and advance position but Takayanagi is retaining full guard.

Takayanagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saitou defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Takayanagi is looking for a triangle but Saitou pushes his legs off easily.
Takayanagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitou throwing strikes from guard but Takayanagi blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi trying to keep a closed guard but Saitou is proving a slippery customer.

Takayanagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saitou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takayanagi has control of Saitou's left arm, preventing Saitou from doing any damage.
Saitou landing with the ground and pound.
Takayanagi pulls Saitou in close to prevent any damage.

Takayanagi has his feet on Saitou's thighs here. He's pushed Saitou off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Saitou screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meguru Takayanagi!
After the fight, Meguru Takayanagi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Em (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki's entrance music is Baka Survivor. A fine choice. Boris Em is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aoki
vs
Em

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aoki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Em!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Em moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Em throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
No joy there for Em, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Em fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Em.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Em throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aoki is nestled in close to Em, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Em's head.
Aoki stops Em from getting back to his feet.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Em knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Em is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Em!
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Em is looking to escape.

Aoki working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Em turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Aoki off and cradles Em's limp body as Aoki celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Aoki Aoki!
Our winner, Aoki Aoki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pit Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Condemned 84 - Face the agression. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mies
vs
Sullivan

173 cm
37
178 lbs
22 - 29 - 1

187 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 22 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pit Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mies is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sullivan sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Sullivan wants to control but Mies is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sullivan actively working from the bottom here.
Sullivan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sullivan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sullivan looking for subs off his back but Mies has passed one foot through into half guard.

Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily.

Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.

Mies in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sullivan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mies!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pit Mies!
A pretty intense looking Pit Mies took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Perkins
vs
Welsh

184 cm
29
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

198 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Callum Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Welsh scores with a nice body kick.
A cross from Welsh lands.
Good leg kick by Welsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkins ducks right into an uppercut from Welsh.
Welsh throws a head kick but Perkins moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Welsh.

Welsh moves into range and clinches up with Perkins.

Welsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Welsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Welsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Welsh lands a shoulder strike.
Welsh has a couple of punches blocked by Perkins.
Perkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Welsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkins wants to break free but Welsh has control.
Perkins tries to pull guard but Welsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Perkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Welsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Welsh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perkins's defenses.
Welsh lands with a right to the head.
Welsh stops a takedown attempt from Perkins.
Perkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Welsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Welsh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Welsh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Welsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Welsh defends well and Perkins ends up having to push Welsh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perkins is breathing heavily.

Welsh clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Welsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Callum Welsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Welsh keeps Perkins at a distance using the push kick.
Welsh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perkins fails with a takedown attempt.

Welsh has Perkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Welsh lands a nice elbow.

Perkins has picked Welsh up - he's going for a ride! Perkins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Perkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Welsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perkins.
Welsh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is trying to keep Perkins in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Perkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Welsh controls the pace.
Perkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Welsh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Welsh wants to pass the guard but Perkins is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Welsh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Welsh is pushing down on Perkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Welsh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Welsh wants to free his trapped foot but Perkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perkins looking to control.
Welsh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Welsh wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
Perkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Welsh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Callum Welsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Perkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Welsh avoids it really well and circles away.
Welsh is looking to slow Perkins down with leg kicks.
Welsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Welsh.
Callum Welsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins tries for a takedown but Welsh circles away easily
and Welsh counters with a good, hard body kick but Perkins shrugs it off.
Welsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Welsh closes the distance and pushes Perkins back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Welsh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh pushes Perkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welsh prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkins goes for a takedown attempt but Welsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Welsh has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Perkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Welsh.
Welsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Welsh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welsh thuds his shin into the meat of Perkins's side.
Perkins throws a sloppy head kick and Welsh moves out of range easily.
Perkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Perkins tries to keep at a distance but Welsh has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Welsh lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins is trying to pull guard but Welsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Welsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perkins backwards.

Welsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Callum Welsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Welsh rushes Perkins and presses him up against the cage.

Welsh breaks the clinch.

Welsh has closed the distance and engaged Perkins in a clinch.

Welsh manages to break the clinch.
Welsh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Welsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Perkins. Perkins gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkins's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Welsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Welsh.
Welsh stuns Perkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Welsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Welsh keeps Perkins at a distance using the push kick.
Welsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Welsh closes the distance and clinches.
Welsh connects with a knee to the head.
Welsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Welsh leaning against his opponent.
Welsh lands a good knee to the midsection. Perkins won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Welsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Welsh feints a jab promting Perkins to slip. Welsh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkins shoots in and drives through. Welsh sprawls well.
Welsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perkins will feel that in the morning.
Welsh feints a jab promting Perkins to slip. Welsh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Welsh has managed to clinch.
Welsh slowing the pace effectively.
Welsh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Welsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Perkins is rocked!
Welsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Perkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Welsh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perkins's face.
The referee calls for Welsh to work.
Welsh with a knee to the head.
Perkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welsh prevents it.
Welsh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Callum Welsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Welsh pushes Perkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Welsh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perkins's defenses.
Knees to the body from Welsh.
Welsh is pressed up against the cage. Perkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Welsh down to the mat. Welsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Welsh lands a front kick.
Perkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perkins with a poor takedown
and Welsh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Welsh. Welsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Kendrick Perkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Welsh.
Welsh circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Perkins drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Welsh follows Perkins to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Welsh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BRUTALITY. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Speed
vs
Larsson

200 cm
41
241 lbs
43 - 26 - 0

189 cm
30
255 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Speed, as that shot connected.
Larsson works over Speed's head and body with a nice combination.
Larsson looks to land a combination. Speed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Larsson misses with an uppercut.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Speed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Larsson scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larsson.
Speed connects with a crisp jab.

Speed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Speed throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Larsson struggling a bit here.
Speed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Larsson some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Speed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Speed is looking for a kimura but Larsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Speed to get the leverage.
Larsson manages to get to full guard.
Speed won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Speed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Larsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speed throws a strike but Larsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Larsson wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Larsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Larsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Larsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Speed's legs.
Larsson moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Speed wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Larsson.
Speed is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Speed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Larsson tries to control but Speed wriggling away.

Larsson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Speed to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Speed shrugs it off.
Speed gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larsson is working for a kimura but Speed is defending it quite comfortably.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Speed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Speed is trying to stand back up but Larsson is controlling him
Larsson trying to control from half guard but Speed is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Larsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Speed lands with a straight right. Larsson didn't see that one coming.
Speed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Speed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larsson jabs at Speed's body.
Daniel Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Speed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larsson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Larsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson is looking to reverse the position.
Larsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Speed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Speed is trying to work for a kimura but Larsson is defending well.
Speed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Speed throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Larsson to regain full guard.
Larsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speed.
Speed is fighting to break Larsson's control of his arms but Larsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Larsson working a defensive guard here.
Speed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Speed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Speed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Larsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Speed defends well.
Speed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speed looking to sit in guard and control but Larsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Larsson slips nicely into half guard.
Speed is in trouble now - Larsson has advanced to mount!
Speed prevents Larsson from taking his back.
Speed avoids a series of strikes thrown by Larsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larsson working for a guillotine from mount but Speed is in no mood to give up.
Larsson mounts Speed! Really nice guard pass there!
Speed has given up his back here. Will Larsson look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Larsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Speed is defending well though. Larsson let's go of the attempt for now.

Larsson 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, Speed has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Larsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Speed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larsson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Speed is in real trouble here. Larsson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Speed is tapping out! Larsson wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Larsson!
Jack Larsson made sure to mention his sponsor, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shintaro Nomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nomo
vs
McCarthy

180 cm
30
180 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

180 cm
30
180 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shintaro Nomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Nomo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nomo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nomo is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nomo defends it well.
Nomo misses with a series of wild punches.
Nomo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nomo.

McCarthy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nomo is trying to defend but McCarthy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nomo missing with punches from the bottom.
Nomo is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nomo trying to strike off his back.
McCarthy won't allow Nomo to sweep him here.
Nomo being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy slips nicely into half guard.
McCarthy prevents Nomo from improving his position.
Nomo missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McCarthy throwing shots but Nomo is blocking nicely.
Nomo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nomo connecting with a few gentle strikes.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nomo's head.
Nomo missing with punches from the bottom.
Nomo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nomo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Nomo is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomo tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Nomo is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nomo tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Nomo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nomo striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.
Nomo 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.
Nomo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nomo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Nomo striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nomo is keeping the position for now.
Nomo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nomo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Nomo both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Nomo misses.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Nomo tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy works over Nomo's head and body with a nice combination.
Nomo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nomo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Nomo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
Nomo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McCarthy has picked Nomo up - he's going for a ride! McCarthy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nomo throws a strike from the bottom but McCarthy passes into side control!
Nomo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Nomo manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Nomo is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Nomo just sinks the hooks in.
McCarthy is really stuck here.

Nomo is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nomo lands with a hammerfist to the side of McCarthy's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nomo throwing damaging strikes from the back! McCarthy could be in trouble here!

Nomo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McCarthy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Nomo tightening his grip on McCarthy, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shintaro Nomo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McCarthy feints and as Nomo raises his hands in defense, McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nomo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McCarthy trying to control but Nomo is working from the bottom.
Nomo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nomo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nomo striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nomo is on top in guard.

McCarthy is trying to keep Nomo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nomo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Nomo is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nomo lands a couple of elbows.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Nomo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Nomo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nomo throwing strikes but missing.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.

McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nomo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nomo throws a strike but McCarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nomo is on top in guard.

Nomo won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Nomo throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nomo is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Nomo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nomo wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Nomo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nomo is one step ahead there.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Nomo is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy trying to control the position here.
Shintaro Nomo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Nomo is proving a slippery customer.

McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nomo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nomo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Nomo with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nomo is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Nomo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nomo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Nomo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nomo throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nomo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nomo throws a big elbow that misses.
Nomo with a flurry of punches that miss.

McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nomo defends it easily.
Nomo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nomo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nomo throws an elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nomo's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!

Nomo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nomo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shintaro Nomo dominated that second round.
That's time! Nomo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A combination from Nomo does no damage.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
Nomo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nomo throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
Nomo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Nomo gets caught napping as McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Nomo manages to retain guard.
McCarthy stands and throws Nomo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nomo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nomo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nomo sees it coming and defends easily.
Nomo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy prevents Nomo from improving his position.
Nomo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nomo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nomo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nomo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nomo throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Nomo postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Nomo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nomo postures up.

Nomo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shintaro Nomo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Nomo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nomo throwing strikes but missing.
Nomo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nomo stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
Nomo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nomo stands up over McCarthy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nomo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nomo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nomo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nomo working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
Nomo is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.

Nomo seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.

Nomo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCarthy is not content to let Nomo control the position.
McCarthy punching from the bottom.
Nomo trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nomo pulls his head out easily.
Nomo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nomo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Nomo pushes him away.
Nomo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nomo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
Nomo raining down shots from the mount!
Nomo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nomo is landing with some decent strikes but McCarthy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Hay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Hay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Soto's chin.

Hay
vs
Soto

178 cm
27
191 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
189 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Hay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Soto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soto to score with a decent uppercut.
Soto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soto looks to land a right hand but Hay moved out of range.
A big left from Soto misses.
Hay is looking to counter punch.
Soto looks to land a left hand but Hay moved out of range nicely.

Hay rushes Soto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soto working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soto.
Soto misses with some punches.
Hay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto's elbow.
Hay working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land.
Hay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Hay.
Soto blocks a body shot from Hay.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Hay can't find room to land a body shot as Soto controls the action.
Hay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hay has a couple of punches blocked by Soto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Soto.
Soto throws a punch but it's blocked by Hay.
Soto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hay has a couple of punches blocked by Soto.
Hay is working Soto over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Soto.
Soto has a couple of punches blocked by Hay.
Hay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Soto blocks a body shot from Hay.
Soto blocks a body shot from Hay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hay lands a nice uppercut.
Hay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto lands a right hand.
Hay misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soto.
Soto swings wildly with an uppercut but Hay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hay blocks an uppercut.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Soto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hays head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hay.
Soto lands an uppercut.
Hay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Soto throws a punch but it's blocked by Hay.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Hay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Soto has a couple of punches blocked by Hay.
Hay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hay blocking some punches.
Hay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soto misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hay tries to throw a body punch but Soto avoids it by throwing Hay back against the cage.
Soto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hay misses with some punches.
Soto misses with some punches.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hay working aggressively here.
Soto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soto misses with the head strike.
Soto throws a punch but it's blocked by Hay.
Hay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soto.
Hay is stalling here.
Hay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Hay blocks an uppercut.
Hay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Soto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hay backwards.
Soto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hay backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto scores with a shot to the side of Hay's head.
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hay.
Soto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hay takes a shot to the head.
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
Hay blocking some punches.
Hay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hay.
Hay scores with a shoulder strike.
Hay throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hay.
Soto blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Soto.
Soto misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soto.
Hay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soto counters with a straight right hand.
Hay throws a hook to the side of Soto's head but Soto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soto throws a jab when Hay was well out of range.
Soto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hay.
A cross from Soto lands.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Soto! Hay is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delvin Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Delvin Shore enters the cage!

Chaos
vs
Shore

210 cm
32
272 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

193 cm
33
277 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Chaos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Delvin Shore!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore lands a hook that stumbles Chaos back into the cage. Shore follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Chaos to the canvas! Shore pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Chaos has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Delvin Shore!
Delvin Shore is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Delvin Shore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.