Pulse 81 - Adedji vs Stripe II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sugar OD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavlo Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

OD
vs
Boyko

162 cm
23
220 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

183 cm
23
216 lbs
5 - 16 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sugar OD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavlo Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OD closes the distance looking to clinch

and Boyko counters with a shoot takedown. OD fights it but they end up in guard.
OD wants to stand and escape but Boyko is having none of it.
OD 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.
OD trying to keep a closed guard but Boyko is proving a slippery customer.
Boyko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Boyko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! OD is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boyko, into his guard.

Boyko looking for subs off his back but OD has passed one foot through into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyko can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

OD seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boyko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sugar OD!
After the fight, Sugar OD 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Gotsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rafael Da Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Da Silva
vs
Gotsov

204 cm
28
271 lbs
5 - 8 - 1

195 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denis Gotsov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov.
Gotsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!

Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gotsov's legs - danger averted.

Da Silva stands up and waves to Gotsov to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gotsov dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Gotsov distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Gotsov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotsov distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Gotsov tries to pass.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Gotsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gotsov trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotsov wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotsov.
Gotsov throwing strikes but missing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Gotsov darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.

Gotsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov trying to move into half guard but instead Da Silva has managed to sweep!

Gotsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotsov, not yet.

Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Gotsov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gotsov looks winded!
Gotsov trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Gotsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Gotsov dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gotsov swinging wildly here.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotsov sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Denis Gotsov has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotsov.

Gotsov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gotsov lands in his opponent's guard.
Gotsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov is looking to advance position but Da Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Gotsov tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Gotsov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Da Silva stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gotsov drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!

Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Gotsov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gotsov can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gotsov tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Da Silva catches Gotsov right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That has opened up Denis Gotsov's cut even more.

Gotsov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get!
Gotsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gotsov is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Gotsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov.
Gotsov with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gotsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva!

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotsov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Da Silva easily slips into full mount!
Gotsov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rafael Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gotsov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Da Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Gotsov as Da Silva shoots in.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gotsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gotsov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Da Silva regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotsov throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Gotsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gotsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gotsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denis Gotsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Gotsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Gotsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gotsov wants the takedown. Da Silva is fighting it off but Gotsov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva's guard against the cage.
Gotsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gotsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Da Silva gets to his feet. Gotsov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Gotsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gotsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Gotsov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Conti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McGeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca Conti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Conti
vs
McGeary

198 cm
21
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Conti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam McGeary!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Conti darts in and clinches McGeary up against the cage.
McGeary tries a body shot but Conti blocks it.
Conti scores a nice knee to the body.
Conti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGeary is trying to maintain a safe position but Conti gets an underhook and turns McGeary into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

McGeary manages to break the clinch.
McGeary misses with a hook to the body
and Conti counters with a straight right hand.
McGeary takes one to the side of the head.
Conti connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGeary. McGeary circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGeary.
Conti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conti slips under a jab from McGeary.
Conti scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGeary on the side of the head.
Conti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Liam McGeary has been cut.
Conti lands a nice shot to the body.
McGeary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conti manages to avoid it.
Conti moves out of range as McGeary strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGeary lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Conti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGeary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGeary throws a hook but Conti avoids it easily.
McGeary misses with an uppercut. Conti saw that one coming.
Conti slips a jab from McGeary.
McGeary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGeary really felt that one!
McGeary swings for the body but Conti moves out of range.
McGeary tries to move into range but Conti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Conti slips a straight right by McGeary.
A little feinted left hand from Conti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGeary darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGeary smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Conti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

McGeary is rocked!
Conti looks to land a combination. McGeary sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGeary is still on wobbly legs! Can Conti finish him?

Conti gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conti working McGeary over with knees to the body.
Conti misses with a knee strike.
Conti connects with a knee to the head.
Conti lands a big right hand that drops McGeary! The killer instinct kicks in and Conti finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Conti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Conti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Budimon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Truck
vs
Budimon

180 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

180 cm
21
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Budimon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budimon scores with a jab to the jaw.

Budimon lands a big uppercut and Truck crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Truck looks OK. Budimon waves Truck back to his feet!

Truck is rocked!
Budimon fakes the body blow, causing Truck to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Truck goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Budimon!
Simon Budimon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lukaszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, From Ashes to New - I Will Show You. Lukaszewicz has chosen Alter Bridge - Show me a leader as his entrance music. Robert Lukaszewicz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bishop
vs
Lukaszewicz

189 cm
27
206 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
216 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Lukaszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukaszewicz but Lukaszewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Lukaszewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukaszewicz looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.

Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop is looking to take this one to the mat.

Lukaszewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Lukaszewicz.
Bishop appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukaszewicz misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop tries to clinch but Lukaszewicz is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lukaszewicz.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lukaszewicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lukaszewicz.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Lukaszewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Lukaszewicz. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Lukaszewicz fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bishop was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Bishop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lukaszewicz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bishop wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lukaszewicz is now in half guard.
Bishop is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lukaszewicz stalling.
Lukaszewicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Lukaszewicz seems content to control.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Lukaszewicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lukaszewicz passes into side control, despite Bishop's attempt to control the position.
Bishop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bishop tries to get out of the position.
Lukaszewicz taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Lukaszewicz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lukaszewicz controls the position.
Bishop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lukaszewicz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lukaszewicz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bishop's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bishop can't do much from the bottom here.
Lukaszewicz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Bishop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lukaszewicz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's four 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.
A leg kick checked by Bishop.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lukaszewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukaszewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Lukaszewicz.
Bishop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lukaszewicz pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop tries to clinch
and Lukaszewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
Lukaszewicz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lukaszewicz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lukaszewicz scores with a body shot.
Bishop tries to move into range but Lukaszewicz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Lukaszewicz sprawls well.
Lukaszewicz throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Lukaszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lukaszewicz misses with a low kick.
Lukaszewicz misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lukaszewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lukaszewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Lukaszewicz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lukaszewicz looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Lukaszewicz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lukaszewicz digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lukaszewicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bishop crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lukaszewicz - the referee stops the clock and Bishop gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lukaszewicz. Bishop manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lukaszewicz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Lukaszewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukaszewicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Lukaszewicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lukaszewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lukaszewicz cracks Bishop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Lukaszewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lukaszewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop takes one to the chin there.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Lukaszewicz rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lukaszewicz breaks the clinch.
Lukaszewicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lukaszewicz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Bishop is rocked!
Bishop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lukaszewicz.
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lukaszewicz tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz swinging wildly here.
Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lukaszewicz to score with a decent uppercut.

Lukaszewicz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bishop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lukaszewicz wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Bishop is letting Lukaszewicz control him for a moment.
Bishop dodges the ground and pound from Lukaszewicz.
A lull in the action here.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lukaszewicz on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lukaszewicz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lukaszewicz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bishop's face as Lukaszewicz controls the position.
Bishop is trying to improve his position.

Lukaszewicz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lukaszewicz controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lukaszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lukaszewicz lands with an overhand left.
Lukaszewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukaszewicz circles away.
Lukaszewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Lukaszewicz lands a left and a right that send Bishop crashing to the mat, dazed. Lukaszewicz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lukaszewicz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lukaszewicz throws a fast counter high kick but Bishop manages to duck under it in time.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukaszewicz but Lukaszewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Lukaszewicz lands a left and a right that send Bishop crashing to the mat, dazed. Lukaszewicz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lukaszewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lukaszewicz throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Lukaszewicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz misses with a double jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Robert Lukaszewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lukaszewicz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lukaszewicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Lukaszewicz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop wants to clinch but Lukaszewicz slips to the side
and Lukaszewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Lukaszewicz shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lukaszewicz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Lukaszewicz shoots in.
A left and a right from Lukaszewicz both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Lukaszewicz cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lukaszewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Lukaszewicz, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Lukaszewicz against the cage but Lukaszewicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lukaszewicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with a double jab.

Lukaszewicz drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Lukaszewicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bishop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lukaszewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lukaszewicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bishop up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bishop. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A bit of stalling here from Lukaszewicz.
Jackson Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop is looking for a takedown.

Lukaszewicz breaks the clinch.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lukaszewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
Lukaszewicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Lukaszewicz tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bishop clinches with his opponent.

Lukaszewicz breaks the clinch.
Lukaszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop connects with a right hand. Lukaszewicz shakes it off.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lukaszewicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop throws a combination that misses
and Lukaszewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lukaszewicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop tries to clinch but Lukaszewicz is having none of it.
Lukaszewicz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bishop's waist but Bishop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lukaszewicz off to one side.
Robert Lukaszewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Lukaszewicz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lukaszewicz lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot by Lukaszewicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop throws the left hand but Lukaszewicz avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lukaszewicz, as that shot connected.
Lukaszewicz has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Lukaszewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lukaszewicz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Lukaszewicz!
Robert Lukaszewicz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lamphard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lamphard
vs
Cohen

187 cm
30
200 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

187 cm
27
195 lbs
6 - 12 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lamphard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamphard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cohen on the side of the head.
Cohen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cohen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lamphard misses with an uppercut. Cohen saw that one coming.
Frank Lamphard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamphard throws out the jab.
Lamphard throws a hook but Cohen avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lamphard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Lamphard. Those never looked like landing.
Lamphard cracks a nice hook into Cohen's ribs.
Lamphard throws a leg kick that misses.

Lamphard closes the distance and clinches.
Lamphard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cohen backwards.
Lamphard tries to pull guard but Cohen holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamphard drops back down to his feet.
Cohen keeps control of Lamphard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lamphard tries a body shot but Cohen blocks it.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Lamphard won't allow it.
Lamphard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Lamphard breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamphard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lamphard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cohen.
Cohen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lamphard.

Cohen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cohen showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamphard has his hands clasped together around Cohen's back. He's all about the action.
Lamphard looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen is keen to just control but Lamphard is a slippery customer.
Lamphard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lamphard is not content to let Cohen control the position.
Lamphard trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cohen prevents Lamphard from standing back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Cohen with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cohen.
Frank Lamphard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cohen.
Cohen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lamphard gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cohen 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 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lamphard!
Frank Lamphard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Muise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Bad Boys - Inner Circle as his entrance music. Gavin Muise has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Muise
vs
Dog Malone

187 cm
23
192 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

181 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Blue Moon

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Muise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Dog Malone!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muise jabs Malone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone looks for the body kick but Muise saw that one coming.
Malone throws a leg kick

and Muise counters by moving into the clinch.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muise backwards.
I was talking to Muise's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Malone lands with a right to the head.

Muise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malone throws a sloppy body shot

and Muise holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Muise.
Muise misses with a punch to the body.
Malone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Muise - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone scores with a shoulder strike.
Muise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is trying to break free.
Muise trying to land knees to the body.
Malone presses Muise against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malone lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.

Muise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muise has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muise there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malone digs a good body shot into Muise's ribs.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Muise tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muise.
Malone tries a quick counter leg kick but Muise is wise to it.
Malone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone scores with a hook.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Muise slips the punch.
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muise cracks Malone with a good jab.
Malone scores with a nice strike.
Muise throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone throws out a leg kick but Muise moves out of range and Malone only half commits.
Malone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muise misses the body punch
and Malone counters with a leg kick.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Muise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Malone.
Malone misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Muise misses its target.
Muise misses with a double jab.
Muise takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muise throws a body shot but no joy.
Muise misses with a wild body shot.
Muise takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muise's head backwards.
Muise throws a leg kick but Malone checks it.
Muise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malone throws a leg kick that misses.
Muise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muise walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Muise. Beautiful body shot.
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!

Muise rushes Malone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
We've been informed that Malone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Muise tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Muise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone lands with an overhand left.
Malone lands with an uppercut that bounces Muise off the cage and back into range.
Malone throws a wild body kick that Muise sees coming a mile off.
Malone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malone scores with a nice body kick.
Muise thuds a left hand into Malone's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Malone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Muise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone thinks about the counter body kick.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Muise steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muise appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Muise was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malone.
Muise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Malone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muise doesn't seem phased though.
Malone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muise.
Muise takes one to the side of the head.
Muise is looking to wear down Malone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muise swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muise throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone scores with a jab.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Muise steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muise takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muise throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Muise.
Muise defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Malone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone throws a front kick aimed at Muise's knee but Muise avoids it well.
Malone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muise.
Malone throws a wild body kick that Muise sees coming a mile off.
Malone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Muise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malone.
Malone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malone lands a front kick.
Malone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muise takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Muise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muise takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muise checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a lazy uppercut
and Muise counters with a nice body shot.
Muise lands a body shot.
Muise takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Muise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Malone lands a slapping body shot.
Malone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muise misses with a combination
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malone.
Malone lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Malone.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muise. That did some damage!
Muise just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone lands with a cross.
Muise throws a push kick but Malone slaps the foot to one side.
Muise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muise tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Malone thuds a left hand into Muise's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Muise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone moves out of range of the strikes.
Muise walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muise on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Muise on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Muise just misses with a punch to the body.
Muise misses with a body shot.
Muise takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone throws a solid leg kick but Muise takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malone.
Muise seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Muise digs a good hook to Malone's body.
Malone with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Muise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Muise blocks it well.
Muise is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malone.
Muise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malone finds it's way round the side to connect with Muise's head.
Malone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malone connects with a nice looking jab.
Malone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malone connects with a single shot there.
Malone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Muise is out of range.
Muise went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muise misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Muise coming out on top.
Muise blocks the body kick.
Malone misses the jab.
Malone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Muise counters with a three punch combo that has Malone backing up. Malone nods at Muise to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muise misses the shot to the body.
Mad Dog Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malone lands a jab.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Muise takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Muise checks a low kick from Malone.
Malone connects with a leg kick. Muise looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Muise's head but Muise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone throws the left hand but Muise avoids the punch easily.

Malone gets tackled into the cage by Muise. Muise maintains the clinch.
Muise working aggressively here.
Muise landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muise looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Muise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Muise.
Malone blocks a head kick by Muise.
Muise throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muise throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malone counters with an outside leg kick.
Malone connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Muise looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muise.
Good leg kick by Malone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muise scores with a hook to the body. Malone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone misses with a low kick as Muise jumps back.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muise moves away.
Gavin Muise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muise has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muise there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Malone!
Mad Dog Malone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parker Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roots Manuva - Again and Again. Parker Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lewis
vs
Parker

193 cm
21
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

193 cm
29
227 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Pit Bull Development

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Parker Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Parker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parker's half guard.
Lewis stalling away here and it's allowed Parker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Lewis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Parker wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lewis postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lewis stays in close to Parker's body and controls the position.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lewis pushing down on Parker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewis wants to advance to full mount but Parker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lewis passes Parker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lewis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lewis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lewis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Parker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lewis loads up with a big shot that hurts Parker! He's pulled Lewis in close but Lewis has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Parker survive? More strikes from Lewis and Parker is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Parker Lewis!
Our winner, Parker Lewis, 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
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seun Adedji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Stripe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stripe has chosen Captain Sensible - Happy Talk as his entrance music. Kimbo Stripe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Adedji
vs
Stripe

175 cm
23
175 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
178 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

RAGS of a RONIN

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seun Adedji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Stripe!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adedji avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been told by Adedji's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stripe thuds a left hand into Adedji's body.
Adedji looks to score with a jab to the body but Stripe is just out of range.
Stripe connects with a solid leg kick.
Adedji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stripe.
Stripe throws a series of punches but Adedji avoids them all with ease.
Adedji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stripe was well out of range. Poor timing from Adedji.
Adedji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stripe.
Stripe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adedji's calf.
Adedji slips a straight right by Stripe.

Stripe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adedji dodges the ground and pound from Stripe.
Stripe throws an elbow but Adedji slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stripe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adedji is avoiding damage well.
Adedji taking a bit of punishment here - Stripe scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adedji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stripe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Adedji is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stripe wants to control but Adedji is keeping him busy.
Adedji seems a little lost for a moment, as Stripe dominates the positioning.
Stripe trying to control the action but Adedji is working from the bottom.
Adedji is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stripe cracks Adedji with a big elbow.
Stripe is chipping away with strikes.
Adedji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stripe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Stripe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stripe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stripe trying to control the position but Adedji is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Stripe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stripe working the ground and pound.
Stripe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stripe working the strikes but Adedji uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stripe not doing much here.
Adedji is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stripe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stripe throwing shots but Adedji is blocking nicely.
Adedji might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stripe working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adedji blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stripe.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stripe connects with a nice short shot to Adedji's temple.
Stripe content to control rather than advance.
Adedji is pressing down on Stripe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stripe trying to control but Adedji is working from the bottom.
Stripe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stripe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adedji's head.
Stripe cracks Adedji with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stripe cracks Adedji with an open hand slap.
Adedji tries to clinch there but Stripe circles away.
Stripe keeps the fight on the outside.
Stripe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adedji tries to clinch there but Stripe circles away.
Kimbo Stripe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stripe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adedji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stripe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adedji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stripe. Adedji shrugs it off though.
Stripe throws a combination that misses
and Stripe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adedji connects with a body shot.
Adedji lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Adedji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stripe throws a hook to the side of Adedji's head but Adedji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adedji tries to clinch
and Stripe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adedji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripe goes for a double leg but Adedji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adedji continues to drive forward.

Adedji takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stripe as Adedji tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Stripe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stripe is trying to break the clinch but Adedji has him pressed against the cage.

Stripe pulls guard effortlessly.
Stripe is looking to sweep but instead, Adedji has passed into half guard.
Adedji is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kimbo Stripe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stripe is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stripe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adedji content to control rather than advance.
Adedji throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stripe trying to control here.
Adedji wants to control but Stripe is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stripe trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stripe wants to get back to full guard but Adedji has mounted him!
Adedji avoids the attempt from Stripe to control.
Adedji tries to control but Stripe wriggling away.
Stripe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stripe is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adedji tries to control but Stripe wriggling away.
Stripe tries to hold on but Adedji postures up.
Stripe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stripe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stripe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stripe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stripe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Seun Adedji will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Stripe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adedji tries to clinch up.
Adedji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stripe.
Stripe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adedji misses with a left hand
and Adedji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adedji looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adedji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adedji chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stripe can pounce on him.
Adedji misses with a body shot.
Stripe feints the counter takedown.
Adedji stuffs the takedown.
Adedji staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stripe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adedji slips a jab from Stripe.
Stripe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adedji counters with a left to the body.
Adedji tests Stripe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Adedji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adedji.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stripe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Stripe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Stripe.
Adedji bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stripe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stripe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stripe throws a jab but it's blocked by Adedji.
Stripe swinging wildly here.
Adedji wants to clinch up but Stripe keeps it at a distance.
Adedji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stripe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stripe throws out a counter right but Adedji avoids it with no problem.
Stripe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Stripe tries to get set, Adedji tries to push him back and clinch up but Stripe manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stripe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adedji was well out of range. Poor timing from Stripe.
A leg kick checked by Adedji.
Stripe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adedji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adedji takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adedji scores with a hook.
Adedji digs a good hook to Stripe's body.
Adedji lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Adedji misses its intended target.
Stripe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adedji moves away.
Stripe connects with a looping right hand.
Adedji lands with a shot to the body.
Adedji throws the left hand but Stripe avoids the punch easily.
Stripe throws a leg kick that is checked

and Adedji counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stripe can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adedji working aggressively here.
Adedji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stripe's efforts to push away.

Stripe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adedji scores with a jab to the body.
Stripe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stripe throws out a powerful jab.
Kimbo Stripe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stripe missing with a left hand there. Adedji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stripe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adedji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Adedji! Stripe is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seun Adedji!
In defeat, Kimbo Stripe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done dude. This is just a blip, I'll be back stronger and better.'.