ZAN 8:Encounter PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Carty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carty
vs
Brady

167 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

173 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Carty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Brady!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carty looks to land a combination but Brady avoids it well.
Brady with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brady misses with the combination.
Brady connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Carty tumbling to the canvas! Brady pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Carty was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liam Brady!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Yoon Sik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lito Lapid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoon Sik comes to the cage accompanied by Victory Korea. Lapid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bleed It Out. Lee Yoon Sik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yoon Sik
vs
Lapid

180 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Yoon Sik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lito Lapid!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoon Sik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoon Sik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Yoon Sik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoon Sik misses with a hook.
Yoon Sik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lapid looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoon Sik throws a leg kick which misses Lapid's front leg but catches the back leg as Lapid tries to avoid it.
Yoon Sik connects with the punch.

It looks like Lito Lapid has been cut.
Yoon Sik closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lapid! Yoon Sik dives in looking to finish! Lapid is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Yoon Sik!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jessi Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRusso has chosen Joe Eposito - You're the best as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reid
vs
LaRusso

180 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jessi Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from LaRusso! Reid is out on his feet! LaRusso rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Reid is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Reid is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel LaRusso!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Pintravon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Troopers German Techno. Shinya Mishima told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Pintravon
vs
Mishima

178 cm
23
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Pintravon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pintravon throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Pintravon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mishima takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mishima is looking to clinch.
Mishima blocks a leg kick.
Mishima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mishima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pintravon.
Pintravon cracks Mishima with a good jab.
Pintravon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mishima.
A slow jab from Pintravon misses its intended target.
Mishima throws a leg kick
and Pintravon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mishima tries for a takedown but Pintravon circles away easily

and Pintravon moves into the clinch.

Mishima successfully pulls guard.

Mishima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pintravon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mishima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pintravon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pintravon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pintravon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pintravon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pintravon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mishima working for a triangle but Pintravon defends it easily.
Pintravon wants to stand but Mishima is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Mishima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mishima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mishima looks gassed!
Pintravon trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom.
Pintravon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mishima working for a triangle but Pintravon defends it easily.
Pintravon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!

Mishima working for a triangle but Pintravon defends it easily.
Pintravon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mishima is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pintravon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mishima's body to avoid the submission. Mishima has instead reached around Pintravon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mishima arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinya Mishima!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatiko Arigato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Arigato

170 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaxon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hatiko Arigato!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arigato misses with a few strikes there.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arigato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arigato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James stalks Arigato and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arigato's face. Arigato staggers backwards, shaken.
Arigato scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arigato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arigato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James misses with a combination
and Arigato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

James feints and as Arigato raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James won't allow Arigato to sweep him here.
Arigato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James prevents Arigato from getting back to his feet.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arigato on the ground.
James cracks Arigato with a solid left hand.
Arigato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arigato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arigato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to roll over but Arigato keeps him under control.
James is breathing heavily.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arigato.
Arigato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.

Arigato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arigato throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Arigato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arigato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Arigato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arigato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arigato misses with a combination

and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arigato keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arigato is on top in guard.
James keeping full guard, as Arigato tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arigato wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to stand but Arigato is controlling the position.
Arigato passes into half guard.
Arigato is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Arigato passes the guard and advances to mount!
Arigato looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arigato is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arigato throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Arigato sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arigato sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Arigato throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arigato.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arigato won't let James get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Arigato misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arigato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hatiko Arigato 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.

James walks into a jab.
Arigato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arigato.
Jaxon James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arigato throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Arigato throws out a powerful jab.
Arigato wants to clinch but James slips to the side

and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arigato is looking to improve his position.
Arigato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arigato missing with punches from the bottom.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arigato trying to control here.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arigato defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arigato flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Arigato tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hatiko Arigato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to de liver by Arigato. Beautiful body shot.
Arigato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arigato lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Arigato - just one landing.
Arigato lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Arigato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arigato throws out a powerful jab.
Arigato lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into rage.
Arigato tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Arigato lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arigato lands with a cross.
Arigato stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arigato lands a head shot.
Arigato scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arigato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a wild combination.
Arigato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arigato swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Arigato.
Hatiko Arigato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

James feints and as Arigato raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James postures up in Arigato's guard and throws a big left but Arigato blocks it.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Arigato has wrist control.
Arigato trying to control the position.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arigato's head.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arigato is keeping the position for now.
James is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arigato is on top in guard.
Arigato passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arigato tries to score with some ground and pound. James controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arigato has just dragged him back down to the mat.
James parries the strikes from Arigato easily there. Arigato is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable James to escape.
James defending against the ground and pound.
Arigato trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Arigato.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arigato tries to clinch up.
James keeps the fight on the outside.

James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arigato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arigato dodges the ground and pound from James.
James lands a nice forearm strike.
Arigato gets back to half guard.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arigato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
James trying to mount his opponent but Arigato defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arigato missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hatiko Arigato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Arigato wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Arigato stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arigato stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Arigato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arigato's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arigato duly obliges.
Arigato tries to clinch up

and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arigato is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arigato avoid being mounted?
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arigato is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arigato avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to pass the guard but Arigato is defending well.
Arigato blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Arigato.
Arigato lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Arigato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arigato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arigato.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Arigato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
Arigato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James scores a takedown into full mount!
James with the ground and pound from mount.
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
Arigato wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by James.
James avoids the attempt from Arigato to control.
James raining down shots from the mount!
James thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by James there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
James unloads with some shots from mount but Arigato bucks and avoids them well.
James thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Arigato tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
James misses with a head shot.
Arigato can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by James there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Arigato tries to hold on but James postures up.
James is landing with some decent strikes but Arigato is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by James.
James throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Arigato is trying to escape the mount.
Arigato wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
Jaxon James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arigato regains half guard.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arigato wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James throws a strike but Arigato avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arigato is keeping the position for now.
Arigato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James wants to stand and escape but Arigato is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatiko Arigato!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Rourk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom SMith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Rourk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rourk
vs
SMith

190 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Rourk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom SMith!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourk looks for a takedown but SMith sprawls well.
SMith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

SMith has closed the distance and engaged Rourk in a clinch.
SMith pushes Rourk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rourk looking for a takedown.
SMith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rourk backwards.

SMith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

SMith takes the fight into the clinch.

Rourk is fighting off a takedown attempt but SMith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rourk to the mat. Rourk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
SMith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
SMith sitting in guard here, content to control.

Rourk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rourk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rourk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
SMith wants to get up but he can't break Rourk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rourk trying to keep a closed guard but SMith is proving a slippery customer.
Rourk keeping full guard, as SMith tries to pass.

Rourk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. SMith defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rourk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rourk is trying to control the position but SMith postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rourk holds on and takes a little breather.
Rourk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for SMith!
Rourk controlling from the full mount.
SMith stops Rourk from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Rourk there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - SMith has eaten all the pies!
SMith tries to hold on but Rourk pushes him away.
Rourk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
SMith is looking to improve his position but Rourk isn't that keen on the idea.
Rourk wants to take SMith's back here but SMith is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Rourk has control of SMith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and SMith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
SMith is desperately trying to improve his position but Rourk has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
SMith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
SMith has given up his back.
SMith trying to control the position but Rourk manages to sink in the hooks.
SMith looks gassed!
SMith can't escape the position.
Rourk controlling the position well here. SMith rolled but Rourk kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Rourk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rourk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rourk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rourk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SMith is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rourk working for a submission but SMith is keeping him at bay.
SMith is trying desperately to improve position.
SMith wants to hold on but Rourk pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourk controlling from mount.
Rourk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
SMith is wriggling around trying to escape.
SMith is breathing heavily.
Rourk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rourk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SMith is looking to escape.

Rourk wants to finish this one by submission but SMith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rourk.

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.
Rourk controlling his opponent.
SMith is trying to escape the mount but Rourk keeps good control and instead manages to take SMith's back.

Rourk looking to break SMith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. SMith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rourk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rourk wants to control but SMith is keeping busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Michael Rourk just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rourk closes this distance looking for a takedown but SMith circles away.
SMith scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rourk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SMith is fending him off so far but Rourk persists. Nope, SMith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Rourk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

SMith gets the takedown into side control.
Rourk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
SMith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rourk keeps working.
Rourk is pressing down on SMith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rourk trying to control the position here.
Rourk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rourk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
SMith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rourk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rourk trying to control from half guard but SMith is working away.
Rourk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
SMith is looking to control Rourk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can SMith avoid being mounted?
Rourk is trying to control the action in half guard but SMith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Rourk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rourk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rourk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rourk controlling the position easily from mount.
Rourk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

SMith has left one of his arms exposed and Rourk doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. SMith screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Rourk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kosuke Soseki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Soseki
vs
Aoki

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Bushido Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kosuke Soseki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soseki lands a jab to the nose.
Soseki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Soseki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki shoots in but Soseki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soseki stuffs the takedown.
Kosuke Soseki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Aoki.

Soseki darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
Aoki takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Ricardo Aoki has been cut.

Aoki decides to pull guard.
Soseki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soseki wants to stand but Aoki is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soseki is aware though and is defending well.

Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soseki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soseki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soseki trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soseki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soseki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soseki connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosuke Soseki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Aoki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Soseki lands a jab to the nose.
Soseki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki staying out of range there.

Soseki pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Soseki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aoki's defenses.
Soseki controlling the action here for a moment.
Soseki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soseki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soseki lands an elbow inside that Aoki shrugs off.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
Aoki avoiding damage as Soseki throws knees to the body.
Soseki lands a nice elbow.

Aoki is rocked!
Soseki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Soseki finish him?
Soseki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soseki walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soseki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soseki lands with a good body shot.
Soseki lunges at Aoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aoki's hand.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soseki circles away.
Kosuke Soseki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Soseki has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Soseki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soseki stalling against the cage.

Soseki manages to break the clinch.
Soseki misses with a few strikes there.
Soseki misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Soseki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soseki lands with a good body shot.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soseki pinned against the cage. Soseki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kosuke Soseki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Aoki.
Nice cross by Soseki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soseki lands a slapping body shot.
Soseki lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
Soseki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soseki drops Aoki with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Aoki! Soseki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Soseki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and McGillicuddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicuddy Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonathan Huang's chin.

Huang
vs
Jones

173 cm
19
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, McGillicuddy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Huang throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.

Jones sends Huang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Huang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Huang throws a sloppy body shot

and Jones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Huang! Jones lets Huang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Huang is rocked!
Jones grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Huang takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jones cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). McGillicuddy Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okaohose Monuwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RUSH IRONMAN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Monuwe
vs
IRONMAN

177 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Senzu Beans Inc.

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Okaohose Monuwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, RUSH IRONMAN!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from IRONMAN misses.
RUSH IRONMAN seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IRONMAN wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by IRONMAN or perhaps it was just good defense by Monuwe which made him look bad.
IRONMAN tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monuwe swivels and escapes.
Monuwe with a lazy takedown attempt

and IRONMAN counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Monuwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. IRONMAN defends it easily.

Monuwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. IRONMAN doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. IRONMAN manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

IRONMAN drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and IRONMAN jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Monuwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

IRONMAN has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Monuwe to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! IRONMAN is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Monuwe pulls down on the head and he's put IRONMAN to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okaohose Monuwe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between hajime okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Mitchel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

okita
vs
Mitchel

180 cm
19
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Koffin Inc.

Russian Mob Nutrition (159 Recovery - $150)

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, hajime okita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Mitchel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
okita avoids the body shot from Mitchel.
okita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchel.

okita drives through and clinches with Mitchel against the cage.
Mitchel is trying to force a seperation but okita has the dominant position.
Mitchel is trying to break the clinch but okita has him pressed against the cage.

Mitchel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mitchel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
okita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

okita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitchel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitchel has escaped and now he's on top!
okita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchel is one step ahead there.
Mitchel wants to get up but he can't break okita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
okita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

okita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchel trying to stand up but can't free himself from okita's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

okita working for a triangle but Mitchel defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mitchel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Mitchel.
Mitchel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
okita misses with a head kick.
A combination from Mitchel does no damage.
A combination from Mitchel does no damage.
Roy Mitchel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from okita.
okita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
okita ducks under a wild hook from Mitchel.
Mitchel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but okita manages to avoid it.
Mitchel throws a nice looking combination but okita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchel looks to land a combination. okita sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mitchel misses with a straight left.
okita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchel looks gassed!
okita shoots in for a takedown but Mitchel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hajime okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchel misses with a looping left.
okita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitchel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for okita with that takedown attempt.
Mitchel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by okita.

okita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mitchel's guard.
okita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
okita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mitchel has picked okita up and slammed him! okita can't keep hold of the triangle and Mitchel manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Mitchel 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.

Mitchel misses with a jab, cross combination.
okita shoots in and drives through. Mitchel sprawls well.
Mitchel takes a swing at okita's ribcage but misses.
okita shoots in for a double leg but Mitchel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mitchel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping okita at a distance.
okita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchel but Mitchel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hajime okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Mitchel does no damage.
Mitchel throws a series of punches but okita moves out of range.
Mitchel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchel wants it to stay on the feet.
Mitchel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchel swinging wildly here.
Mitchel lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchel tries to bum rush okita with a series of wild strikes but okita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchel misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Mitchel misses.
okita looks for a takedown but Mitchel sprawls well.
okita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchel.
Mitchel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mitchel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by okita or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchel which made him look bad.
Mitchel tries to bum rush okita with a series of wild strikes but okita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
okita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchel misses with a double jab.
Mitchel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

okita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitchel is refusing to be controlled, as okita sits in half guard.
Mitchel is trying to stand.
okita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mitchel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
okita sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel is trying to stand up here but okita is controlling him well.
okita passes the guard and advances to mount!
okita controlling from the full mount.
Mitchel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
okita trying to control but he's not successful this time.

okita wants to finish this one by submission but Mitchel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from okita.
okita wants to control the pace but Mitchel is squirming around nicely.
Mitchel trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Mitchel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Mitchel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
okita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchel sprawls well. Mitchel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. okita gets slowly back to his feet.
hajime okita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

okita moves into the clinch.
okita looking for a takedown.

okita has hold of one of Mitchel's legs. Mitchel is fighting the takedown attempt but okita gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
okita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchel wants to stand and escape but okita is having none of it.
okita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
okita won't allow Mitchel to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchel keeping full guard, as okita tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
okita trying to control but Mitchel is working from the bottom.
Mitchel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
okita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mitchel misses with a few strikes there.
okita slips a jab and a cross from Mitchel.
Mitchel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

okita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

okita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitchel, who protects the arm well.
Mitchel is not content to let okita control the position.
Mitchel is pushing okita's head away, looking to escape. okita manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
okita wants to control but Mitchel is keeping him busy.
okita in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mitchel is trying to get back to his feet.
okita tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mitchel's legs.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mitchel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by okita.
okita shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchel sprawls well. He's pushed okita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hajime okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
okita shoots for a takedown but Mitchel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchel stuffs the takedown.
Mitchel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
hajime okita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Mitchel.
okita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchel misses with a jab, cross combination.
okita ducks under a wild hook from Mitchel.
No luck with that takedown attempt from okita.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchel scores with a decent looking hook.
Mitchel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Mitchel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchel looks to land a combination but okita avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
hajime okita showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchel 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Mitchel!