NFC 1 - It Starts Here PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between amoussou karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Skilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). amoussou karl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

karl
vs
Skilt

180 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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, amoussou karl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Skilt!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
karl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
karl throws a sloppy head kick and Skilt moves out of range easily.
karl wants to clinch.
karl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skilt misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Skilt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skilt keeps the fight on the outside.
Skilt scores with a jab.
karl throws a head kick but Skilt moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skilt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but karl circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Skilt.
karl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
karl tries to clinch but Skilt is having none of it.
Skilt punishes karl's body with a nice straight punch.
karl tries to clinch but Skilt moves out of range.
Skilt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by karl.
Mike Skilt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for karl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
karl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skilt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Skilt coming out on top.
karl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skilt. That did some damage!
karl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skilt looks gassed!
Skilt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skilt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

karl lands a big head kick that sends Skilt tumbling to the mat! karl takes a step backwards and waves Skilt back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Skilt is rocked!

It looks like Mike Skilt has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
karl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skilt is still on wobbly legs! Can karl finish him?
karl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Skilt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from karl.
karl misses with a head kick.
Skilt seems to have recovered his senses.
karl throws a head kick that misses.
Skilt misses with the combination.
A combination from Skilt does no damage.
Skilt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
karl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Skilt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skilt looks to land a right hand but karl moved out of range.
karl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
karl wants to clinch up but Skilt keeps it at a distance.
Skilt lands with a nice combination. karl backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for karl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
karl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skilt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by karl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
karl dodges the punch combination from Skilt.
karl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skilt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten karl somewhat.
karl dodges the punch combination from Skilt.
Skilt takes a swing at karl's ribcage but misses.
karl throws a head kick but Skilt moves out of range.
Skilt blocks a head kick by karl.
Nice uppercut there from Skilt.
Skilt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skilt misses with a two punch combination.
Skilt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skilt blocks a head kick by karl.
karl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skilt tries to avoid it but karl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skilt to the ground. Skilt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for amoussou karl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
karl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skilt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from karl.
Skilt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skilt misses with a wild combination.
karl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
karl tries to clinch up but Skilt circles away and keeps his distance.
Skilt misses with a double jab.
Skilt throws a jab when karl was well out of range.
karl throws a leg kick which misses Skilt's front leg but catches the back leg as Skilt tries to avoid it.
karl throws a head kick but Skilt moves out of range.
Skilt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but karl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
karl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skilt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skilt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skilt misses with a combination
and karl counters with a left and a right that stings Skilt.
A punch combination from Skilt misses.
karl throws a sloppy head kick and Skilt moves out of range easily.
Skilt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skilt misses with a double jab
and karl counters with a body kick that stops Skilt in his tracks momentarily.
karl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skilt misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Skilt does no damage.
No joy there for Skilt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skilt misses with a jab, cross combination.
karl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skilt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
karl tries to close the distance and clinch but Skilt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skilt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by karl.
No joy there for Skilt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
karl avoids a punch combination nicely.
karl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skilt throws a series of punches but karl moves out of range.
Skilt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skilt fails to land with a series of punches.
karl throws a head kick that misses.
karl walks into a straight right hand from Skilt.
Skilt looks to land a combination. karl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

amoussou karl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Skilt's cut.
That's time! karl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Skilt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Skilt fails to land with a series of punches.
amoussou karl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
karl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skilt's sensitive parts.
karl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Skilt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skilt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Skilt throws the left hand but karl avoids the punch easily.
karl throws a right and a left that Skilt avoids nicely.
Skilt misses with the combination.
karl is looking to clinch.
karl moves forwards but Skilt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
karl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skilt misses with a combination
and karl counters with a big head kick but Skilt shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skilt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but karl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
karl misses with a takedown attempt - Skilt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
karl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for amoussou karl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
karl throws a head kick but Skilt moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skilt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from karl.
Skilt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and karl counters with a three punch combo that has Skilt backing up. Skilt nods at karl to acknowledge the strikes.
karl shoots in for a takedown but Skilt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
karl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skilt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but karl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
karl throws a head kick that misses.
karl dodges the punch combination from Skilt.
karl throws a head kick but Skilt moves out of range.
karl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
karl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skilt lands with a cross.
karl fails to land with a series of punches.
Skilt tries to bum rush karl with a series of wild strikes but karl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
karl has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Skilt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
karl takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
karl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two 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.
karl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skilt throws a series of punches but karl avoids them all with ease.
karl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skilt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but karl circles away quickly and effectively.
Skilt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
karl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skilt fails to land with a series of punches.
karl throws a right and a left that both miss.
karl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Skilt does no damage.
karl lands with a nice combination. Skilt backs away looking to recover.
Skilt scores with a jab to the jaw.
karl throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Skilt.
karl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
karl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
karl connects with an inside leg kick.
karl dodges the punch combination from Skilt.
Skilt misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skilt throws a right hand that karl ducks under and follows up with a left that karl also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by karl or perhaps it was just good defense by Skilt which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Skilt misses.
Skilt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by karl.
Some wild striking there from Skilt.
karl walks into a jab.
Skilt throws a left and a right that both miss
and karl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skilt throws a left and a right that both miss
and karl counters with a one-two to the body.
Skilt loads up on a big right hand but karl slips the punch.
Skilt throws a series of punches but karl moves out of range.
Skilt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
karl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skilt stalks karl and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into karl's face. karl staggers backwards, shaken.
Skilt throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from karl, right into the meat.
Skilt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and karl counters with a head kick. That will keep Skilt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skilt looks to land a combination but karl avoids it well.
Skilt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by karl.
Nice jab there from Skilt.
Skilt throws a right and a left that karl avoids nicely.
karl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skilt blocks a head kick by karl.
Skilt thuds his right hand into karl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skilt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skilt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
karl throws a head kick but Skilt moves out of range.
Skilt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Skilt.
No joy there for Skilt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skilt misses with a wild combination.
Skilt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
karl misses with a takedown attempt - Skilt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
karl connects with a high kick.
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 amoussou karl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Skilt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Skilt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from karl does no damage.
Skilt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
karl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skilt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
karl misses with a straight right.
Skilt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
karl is looking to clinch but Skilt is avoiding it.
karl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skilt misses with a combination
and karl counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Skilt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before karl has time to react.
Skilt throws a nice looking combination but karl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
karl misses with the combination.
Skilt misses with the combination.
karl moves in looking to clinch but Skilt pushes him off.
karl misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skilt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skilt connects with the punch.
amoussou karl is winning the standup battle so far.
karl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skilt.
A head kick misses from karl.
Some wild striking there from Skilt.
karl misses with a series of wild punches.
karl dodges the punch combination from Skilt.
karl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skilt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skilt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
karl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
karl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skilt cracks karl with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skilt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Skilt.
karl is looking to clinch but Skilt is avoiding it.
karl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Skilt does no damage.
Mike Skilt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Skilt scores with a decent looking hook.
Skilt throws a right and a left that karl avoids nicely.
Skilt scores with a jab. karl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skilt throws a right hand that karl ducks under and follows up with a left that karl also avoids with ease.
Skilt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
karl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skilt sprawls well. Skilt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. karl gets slowly back to his feet.
karl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
karl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skilt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skilt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skilt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
karl tries a head kick but it misses.
Skilt works over karl's head and body with a nice combination.
Skilt swats away the attempt to clinch by karl.
karl feints and then cracks Skilt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skilt down.
karl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
karl throws a head kick but Skilt moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
karl wants to clinch.
Skilt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skilt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but karl circles away quickly and effectively.

karl moves into range and clinches up with Skilt.
karl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
amoussou karl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
karl is trying to break the clinch but Skilt has him pressed against the cage.
karl prevents Skilt from breaking the clinch.
karl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
karl tries to circle away but Skilt has him pinned against the cage.
Skilt working hard to break the clinch.
Skilt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
karl looking to stall.
karl is trying to break the clinch but Skilt is controlling him.
Skilt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skilt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but karl has him pressed against the cage.
karl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skilt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
karl has Skilt pressed against the cage, preventing Skilt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skilt lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four 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.
Skilt is trying to break the clinch but karl is controlling him.
Skilt tries to break free but karl pushes him back against the cage.
Skilt is trying to break the clinch but karl has him pressed against the cage.
karl trying to stall but Skilt improves his position.
Skilt lands with a left to the head.
Skilt is trying to break the clinch but karl has him pressed against the cage.
Skilt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
karl keeps control of Skilt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skilt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

karl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
karl tries a head kick but it misses.
Skilt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and karl counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by karl!
Skilt throws a nice looking combination but karl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skilt lands with a good body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skilt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
karl shoots in for a double leg but Skilt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
karl wants to clinch up but Skilt keeps it at a distance.
Skilt lands a two punch combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... amoussou karl!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ko master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ko master could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to mr awesome's chin.

master
vs
awesome

200 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ko master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, mr awesome!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
awesome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
awesome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from master as awesome shoots in.
master lands a two punch combo.
awesome tries to clinch up but master circles away and keeps his distance.
awesome closes the distance and clinches up with master, looking for a takedown. awesome pushes master against the cage but master circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ko master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr awesome.

master fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with awesome, pushing him back against the cage.
master throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but awesome blocks it with crossed arms.
master with a knee to the head.

It looks like mr awesome has been cut.

master manages to break the clinch.
awesome takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
master throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

master looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
awesome wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
awesome is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

master decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on awesome, up you get!
awesome looks gassed!
Left hook, right uppercut from master.
master tries to bum rush awesome with a series of wild strikes but awesome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
awesome throws a sloppy head kick
and awesome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
master throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
awesome shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and master counters with a three punch combo that has awesome backing up. awesome nods at master to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by master. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of master.
master fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
awesome takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
awesome slips a jab and a cross from master.
awesome is trying desperately to land a takedown but master is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for awesome.
Some wild striking there from master.
master lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
master throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
master throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck awesome on the side of the head.

master closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
master misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

master closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming awesome to the mat! awesome manages to get full guard.
master is stalling in the full guard.
master throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as awesome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
master working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
master loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

master stands and steps away. awesome gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
master lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
master fails to land with a series of punches.
master is working the combinations to good effect here.
awesome takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
master's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and master duly obliges.
master scores with a three punch combo!
master misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
master throws a right and a left that awesome avoids nicely.
awesome misses with a takedown
and master counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. awesome is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
awesome moves forwards but master connects with a nice, crisp jab.

master gets a clinch.
master is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
master landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ko master dominated that round.
The cut man is working on mr awesome's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

master darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
awesome is looking to control master's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can awesome avoid being mounted?
master throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

master gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
awesome with a poor takedown
and master counters with a nice body kick.
master plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
master throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
master throws a nice looking combination but awesome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
awesome is breathing heavily.
master fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - master scores with a four punch combination!
master is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that awesome can do to turn this around?
master lands with a nice combination. awesome backs away looking to recover.
master throws a series of punches but awesome avoids them all with ease.

master drives through and clinches with awesome against the cage.

master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ko master is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
master lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
ko master is winning the standup battle so far.
awesome closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice combination there by master.
master throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
awesome takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
master scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A decent looking body kick lands there for master.
master goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for master, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from master.
master scores with a decent looking hook.
master scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
mr awesome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
awesome has his takedown stuffed

and master holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
master connects with a knee to the head.

master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
master misses with a two punch combination.
master throws a right and a left that awesome avoids nicely.
master scores with a one two! awesome had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from master finds it's way through awesome's defenses.
master lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by master.
master throws a series of punches but awesome avoids them all with ease.

awesome tries to sprawl but master drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
awesome trying to control from the bottom.
master slips a nice elbow through awesome's hands, connecting with awesome's forehead.

master decides to return to a standing position.
awesome misses with a shot to the body
and master counters with a series of strikes. awesome will be more careful next time no doubt.
master closes the distance and lands a one-two.
awesome doesn't succeed with the takedown

and master counters by clinching up.
ko master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr awesome.

master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
awesome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and awesome wants it to stay on the feet.
awesome sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ko master dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on mr awesome's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

awesome shoots and misses

and master holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
awesome closes the distance but master moves to the side
and master counters with a three punch combo that has awesome backing up. awesome nods at master to acknowledge the strikes.

master scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
awesome is trying to control master's posture but master avoids it.
awesome is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but master is staying active.

master decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
master throws a nice looking combination but awesome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
awesome has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
awesome wants to clinch but master slips to the side
and master counters with a left and a right that stings awesome.
Nice jab there from master.
awesome has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
master throws a one two combo.
awesome takes one to the side of the head.
master misses with a few strikes there.
awesome avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from master.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

master pushes awesome up against the cage in a clinch.

master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
awesome throws a lazy head kick

and master counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
awesome misses with a takedown
and master counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
awesome misses with a takedown attempt
and master counters with a left and a right that stings awesome.
ko master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr awesome.
Some wild striking there from master.
awesome wants to clinch

and master counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
master not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with master in particular looking to stall.
master looks to land a strike but awesome avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
master working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
master preventing the sweep.
master landing with the ground and pound.
master throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if awesome can do anything to dispel that myth.

master stands up and waves to awesome to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

master clinches.
master prevents a takedown attempt there.

master escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
master cracks awesome with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
master slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
ko master is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

master gets in close and instigates a clinch.
awesome trying to stall but master improves his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ko master!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sikakama Satama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawl Cunnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satama comes to the cage accompanied by Summoning - Where Winters Forever Cry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Satama
vs
Cunnin

218 cm
24
266 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sikakama Satama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lawl Cunnin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnin tries to clinch but Satama is having none of it.

Satama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunnin, pushing him back against the cage.
Satama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cunnin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cunnin tries a knee to the head but Satama blocks it.
Cunnin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cunnin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Satama blocks it with crossed arms.
Cunnin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Satama blocks it with crossed arms.
Cunnin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Satama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cunnin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunnin tries to land a knee to the head but Satama blocks with his arms.
Cunnin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cunnin looks gassed!
Cunnin managing to block the knees to the body from Satama.
Cunnin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Satama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunnin tries to land a knee to the head but Satama blocks with his arms.
Cunnin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cunnin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Satama gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cunnin 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.
Satama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Satama is trying for a kimura here. Cunnin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Satama wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sikakama Satama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Power
vs
Gomi

188 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power slips a jab from Gomi.

Power gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gomi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Power dives on top into guard.
Power wants to stand but Gomi is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Power!
Power has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gomi's lack of action.

Power is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomi.

That's two 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.

Gomi seems to be working for a kimura but Power defends the submission attempt.

Gomi is looking for a kimura but Power is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomi to get the leverage.
Gomi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gomi content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looking to sit in guard and control but Power gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gomi is proving hard to escape from.

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

Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Gomi's legs - danger averted.
Gomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Power stands up from Gomi's guard - Power perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshiro Gomi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A jab from Power does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Gomi. Beautiful body shot.
Gomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomi dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Gomi's head and hops out.
Gomi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randy Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiro Gomi.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomi.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Gomi on that attempt.
Power swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomi.
Gomi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a hook to the body
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Gomi shoots and misses
and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Gomi 's knee.
Gomi fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a slapping leg kick.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Power.
Power scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power misses with the combination.
Randy Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Gomi backing up. Gomi nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Power does it's job there.
Power lands a nice looking body shot.
Power scores with a kick to the body.
Gomi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Randy Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gomi walks into a jab.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomi circles away quickly and effectively.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Power duly obliges.
Power throws a series of strikes that have Gomi backpedaling.
Power cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Power throws a series of punches but Gomi moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomi.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshiro Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomi misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Power makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to land a front kick but Gomi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gomi slips a jab and a cross from Power.
Power tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomi should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomi tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomi shoots and misses
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Power dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gomi misses the body punch
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Gomi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomi shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gomi has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power wants to slow Gomi down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Power counters with a solid body kick.
Randy Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiro Gomi.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomi moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
Gomi with a poor takedown
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
Power looks to land a combination but Gomi avoids it well.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Gomi backing up. Gomi nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomi fails with the takedown
and Power makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Gomi backing up. Gomi nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Power throws a shot to the body.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Power jabs at Gomi's body.
Power lands a nice looking body kick.
Gomi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into rage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Power.
Power's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Power duly obliges.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Gomi.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Power catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Power scores with a nice body kick.
Power throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a takedown
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomi fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a good, hard body kick but Gomi shrugs it off.
Gomi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Power.
Gomi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Power lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Power.
Power throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Power goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Power cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Power showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Power has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Power!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toru Ohta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ohta
vs
Aldo Alves

167 cm
23
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toru Ohta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo Alves tries to clinch there but Ohta circles away.
Aldo Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ohta cracks Aldo Alves with an open hand slap.
Ohta keeps the fight on the outside.

Ohta has closed the distance and engaged Aldo Alves in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aldo Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohta's brow.
Aldo Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ohta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Ohta lands a takedown into guard.
Ohta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo Alves is keeping the position for now.
Aldo Alves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ohta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ohta working the body and head with strikes.
Aldo Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ohta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aldo Alves is trying to improve his position.
Ohta takes a little break here. Aldo Alves wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohta working the body and head with strikes.
Aldo Alves is being controlled here.
Aldo Alves taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohta controls the position.
Ohta throws an elbow but Aldo Alves slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ohta controls the position.
Ohta works to advance to full mount. Aldo Alves defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aldo Alves taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohta controlling from mount.
Ohta with a couple of short strikes.
Ohta controlling the position easily from mount.
Aldo Alves working to try and regain half guard.
Ohta looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Alves is looking to improve his position but Ohta isn't that keen on the idea.
Ohta controlling from the full mount.

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

Toru Ohta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aldo Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ohta's waist but Ohta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aldo Alves off to one side.
Ohta tries to clinch but Aldo Alves is having none of it.

Ohta clinches up with Aldo Alves and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo Alves lands an uppercut.
Aldo Alves prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ohta jumps guard and drags Aldo Alves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ohta keeping moving, preventing Aldo Alves from controlling successfully.
Ohta controlling Aldo Alves's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aldo Alves closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ohta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ohta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ohta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ohta wants to pass the guard but Aldo Alves is keeping the position.
Ohta is stalling in the full guard.
Ohta forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohta controlling the pace.
Aldo Alves wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ohta is controlling the pace.
Ohta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up because Toru Ohta just wasn't active enough.
Aldo Alves wants to clinch but Ohta slips to the side

and Ohta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ohta.
Ohta stops Aldo Alves from standing up.
Ohta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ohta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ohta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aldo Alves trying to hold on to Ohta's head to control him but Ohta postures up.
Ohta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ohta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ohta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aldo Alves tries to clinch

and Ohta counters with a single leg into guard. Aldo Alves didn't expect that.
Aldo Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Aldo Alves wants to get back to his feet but Ohta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ohta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aldo Alves looks to clinch

so Ohta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo Alves looking to control.
Aldo Alves keeping full guard, as Ohta tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toru Ohta dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Aldo Alves tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ohta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ohta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ohta works his way into side control.

Ohta is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldo Alves is defending well.
Ohta controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ohta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aldo Alves!
Aldo Alves wants to hold on but Ohta pushes him away.
Ohta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohta avoids the attempt from Aldo Alves to control.
Aldo Alves wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two 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.
Ohta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aldo Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aldo Alves wants to control but Ohta is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aldo Alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ohta counters with a single leg into guard. Aldo Alves didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aldo Alves working for a triangle but Ohta defends it easily.
Ohta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jose Aldo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ohta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ohta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.
Aldo Alves is trying to keep Ohta in close.
Aldo Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo Alves, not yet.
Toru Ohta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aldo Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Ohta has managed to clinch.
Aldo Alves throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo Alves trying to stall but Ohta improves his position.
Ohta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldo Alves prevents it.
Aldo Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo Alves misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toru Ohta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vera
vs
Kingston

198 cm
26
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vera.
Kingston throws a push kick but Vera slaps the foot to one side.
Kingston throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease.
Vera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingston defends it nicely.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vera circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Vera avoids them all with ease.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Vera sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Vera avoids them all with ease.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Vera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Kingston both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Brandon Vera has been cut.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Kyle Kingston has been cut.
Vera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyle Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Vera lands a high kick to the side of Kingston's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Vera dives into guard, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Vera trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.

Vera drops back looking for a leg! Kingston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kingston manages to kick Vera off! Vera jumps back into Kingston's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to stand but Kingston is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vera wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vera gets to his feet - Kingston follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston looks gassed!
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Vera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Vera tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kyle Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Vera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Vera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vera shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Vera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kingston is trying to defend but Vera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vera is controlling the pace.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kingston is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vera is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.

Brandon Vera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Vera avoids it.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two 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.
Vera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Vera avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
A punch lands to the side of Vera 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
Vera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingston tries to bum rush Vera with a series of wild strikes but Vera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vera is defended easily by Kingston.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vera circles away quickly and effectively.
Vera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingston's waist but Kingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vera off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Vera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vera circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston stuffs the takedown.
Kyle Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston misses the jab.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a sloppy head kick

and Vera counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Vera looking to finish!

That has opened up Kyle Kingston's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.

Vera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera slips nicely into half guard.

Vera is looking for a kimura but Kingston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vera to get the leverage.
Kingston is not content to let Vera control the position.
Kingston tries to kick Vera off but Vera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vera trying to control from half guard but Kingston is working away.

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.

Vera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
Vera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Vera closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kingston throws a shot to the body.
Brandon Vera is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses
and Vera counters with a head kick.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kingston lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Kingston as Vera shoots in.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Vera lands a head kick!
Kingston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Vera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kyle Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Vera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Kajiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida Alves 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!

Kajiwara
vs
Machida Alves

183 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Kajiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida Alves!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Kajiwara with that takedown attempt.

Kajiwara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kajiwara wants to control but Machida Alves is keeping him busy.
Machida Alves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machida Alves.
Machida Alves keeping full guard, as Kajiwara tries to pass.
Kajiwara preventing the sweep.

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

Machida Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Machida Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kajiwara defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajiwara advances to half guard.
Machida Alves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machida Alves.
Kajiwara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kajiwara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kajiwara looking to pass the guard.

Machida Alves working for a triangle but Kajiwara defends it easily.
Kajiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida Alves keeping moving, preventing Kajiwara from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Machida Alves working for submissions but it's allowed Kajiwara to get to half guard.
Machida Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kajiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida Alves is keeping the position for now.
Machida Alves is trying to control the position but Kajiwara postures up.
Kajiwara trying to control but Machida Alves is working from the bottom.
Kajiwara tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida Alves is retaining full guard.
Kajiwara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machida Alves tries to buck Kajiwara off but Kajiwara is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kajiwara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kajiwara is breathing heavily.
Kajiwara takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Machida Alves to pass into mount.
Machida Alves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machida Alves wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kajiwara.
Kajiwara trying to control but Machida Alves is having none of it.
Machida Alves gets back to half guard.

Kajiwara is looking for a kimura but Machida Alves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kajiwara to get the leverage.
Machida Alves manages to get to full guard.
Machida Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida Alves keeping moving, preventing Kajiwara from controlling successfully.
Kajiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida Alves is keeping the position for now.
Machida Alves is trying to keep Kajiwara in close.
Machida Alves tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kajiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Machida Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kajiwara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida Alves, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida Alves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kajiwara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida Alves's waist but Machida Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kajiwara off to one side.
Kajiwara fails with the takedown.
Kajiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Kajiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kajiwara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida Alves tries to avoid it but Kajiwara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida Alves to the ground. Machida Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Kajiwara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kajiwara defending well as Machida Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Kajiwara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida Alves swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kajiwara as he jumps to the side.
Satoshi Kajiwara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Machida Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida Alves misses the jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida Alves misses with a takedown attempt - Kajiwara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Satoshi Kajiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kajiwara moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida Alves misses with a hook.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida Alves as he avoids it easily.
Machida Alves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kajiwara slaps away a takedown attempt from Machida Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kajiwara misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kajiwara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Kajiwara, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida Alves shoots and misses
and Kajiwara counters with a head kick. That will keep Machida Alves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Machida Alves throws a hook but Kajiwara avoids it easily.
Machida Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida Alves fails with the takedown.
Machida Alves misses the shot to the body.
Machida Alves misses with a looping right.
Machida Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Kajiwara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kajiwara tries for a takedown but Machida Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kajiwara wants it to stay on the feet.
Kajiwara doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Machida Alves counter with a right hand.
No luck for Machida Alves with that takedown attempt.
Kajiwara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida Alves throws a hook but Kajiwara blocks it.
Machida Alves tries to clinch up.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown but Machida Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kajiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida Alves shoots in and drives through. Kajiwara sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kajiwara fails to land the takedown.
A big left from Machida Alves misses.
Machida Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida Alves lands a jab to the nose.
Machida Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kajiwara as he jumps to the side.
Machida Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kajiwara.
Kajiwara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida Alves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kajiwara avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida Alves is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyoto Machida Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kajiwara doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Machida Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Kajiwara didn't expect that.
Machida Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Kajiwara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kajiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kajiwara wants to control from the top but Machida Alves keeps moving.
Machida Alves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kajiwara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Machida Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kajiwara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida Alves on the ground.
Kajiwara tries to pass to full mount but Machida Alves defends it.
Machida Alves is trying to maintain the position but Kajiwara is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajiwara wants to take a breather but Machida Alves is having none of it.
Machida Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

Machida Alves working for a triangle but Kajiwara defends it easily.
Kajiwara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Machida Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kajiwara is aware though and is defending well.
Machida Alves keeping moving, preventing Kajiwara from controlling successfully.

Machida Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kajiwara manages to get himself to full guard.
Kajiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida Alves is one step ahead there.
Machida Alves lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida Alves passes into half guard.
Machida Alves trying to control from half guard but Kajiwara is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida Alves throwing shots but Kajiwara is blocking nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyoto Machida Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katashi Fujioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Tropa de Elite as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fujioka
vs
Alves

183 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katashi Fujioka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Alves!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujioka moves away.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujioka throws a sloppy head kick
and Alves counters with a big head kick but Fujioka shrugs it off.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujioka looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fujioka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fujioka tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Fujioka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujioka controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fujioka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujioka is one step ahead there.
Fujioka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fujioka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Katashi Fujioka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two 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.
Fujioka misses with a combination

and Alves counters by clinching up.
Fujioka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujioka avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Fujioka jumps guard but Alves stands there with Fujioka around his waist. Fujioka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Alves has picked Fujioka up - he's going for a ride! Alves dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fujioka is looking to control Alves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fujioka avoid being mounted?
Fujioka gets full guard.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujioka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujioka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alves!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fujioka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Daniel Alves has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka with the ground and pound from mount.
Alves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fujioka lands a big elbow.

Fujioka looking for a guillotine from mount but Alves is having none of it.
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Alves looks gassed!

Fujioka working for a guillotine from mount but Alves is in no mood to give up.
Fujioka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujioka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katashi Fujioka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Alves's cut.
That's time! Fujioka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fujioka throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Fujioka fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fujioka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Fujioka moves out of range easily.
Fujioka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alves counters with a nice leg kick.
Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujioka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katashi Fujioka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujioka leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fujioka tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a nice body shot.
Fujioka misses with a takedown

and Alves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujioka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katashi Fujioka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fujioka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fujioka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fujioka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Fujioka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fujioka looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Fujioka throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Alves has his hands clasped together but Fujioka breaks the hold and Alves is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Fujioka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katashi Fujioka!
Katashi Fujioka is the new welterweight champion!

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