PINOY-FC: PIONEERS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Garrido (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.

Santos
vs
Garrido

184 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gancho Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Garrido!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garrido decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Garrido looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santos moves into full guard.
Garrido preventing the sweep.

Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Garrido tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garrido somewhat.
No luck for Garrido with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a head kick but Garrido moves out of range.
Garrido shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Garrido's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gancho Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Garrido.

Garrido changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Garrido thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Garrido goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garrido's guard! Nice work there by Santos!
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrido works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Gancho Santos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Santos misses with a takedown

and Garrido counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrido is looking to advance position but Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Garrido tries to hold on but Santos postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control but Garrido is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos is really struggling to control Garrido but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Garrido is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Garrido and Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Garrido regains half guard there - taking advantage of Santos's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Santos prevents Garrido from standing back up.

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.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Garrido defends it.
Garrido tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santos manages to move to mount!
Garrido is working to get back to half guard.
Garrido wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garrido fails with the takedown

and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
Santos presses Garrido against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garrido goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.

Santos jumps guard.
Garrido looking to pass the guard.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garrido!
Garrido wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.

Santos is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Garrido fails with the takedown

and Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garrido won't be happy with that.
Gancho Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Garrido.
Garrido is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos tries to advance to mount but Garrido instead regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrido tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Garrido takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Santos preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrido is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garrido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santos preventing the sweep.

Santos has gone for a leg lock! Garrido slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.
Garrido stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Garrido slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Santos.

Garrido is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Garrido is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Garrido wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gancho Santos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Garrido doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Garrido!
Santos avoids the attempt from Garrido to control.

Santos stands up from mount. Strange move.
Santos fails with the takedown

and Garrido counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrido is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now.
Garrido is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Garrido is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Garrido eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Garrido wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garrido passes into side control, despite Santos's attempt to control the position.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Garrido has passed into mount! Damn!

Garrido moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Santos has worked his arm free - good work by Santos!

Garrido is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garrido wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.

Garrido tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Garrido goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garrido's guard! Nice work there by Santos!
Santos is stalling in the full guard.

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.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Garrido is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrido is on top in guard.
Santos trying to control the position.
Garrido stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fred Garrido.
I think Garrido has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Garrido!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deniska Burlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gordon
vs
Burlaka

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deniska Burlaka!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Burlaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deniska Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown but Burlaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burlaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Burlaka sprawls well.
Burlaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burlaka lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Joe Gordon has been cut.
Burlaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burlaka lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burlaka lands a two punch combo.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Burlaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka lands a two punch combo.
Burlaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Burlaka drops Gordon with a beautiful combination! Gordon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burlaka is looking for the KO!

Gordon is rocked!
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Burlaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burlaka cracks Gordon with a hook to the temple - Gordon is on wobbly legs here! Burlaka swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gordon falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Burlaka wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deniska Burlaka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Jayar
vs
Blanc

177 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Jayar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurent Blanc!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jayar pushes Blanc off looking to stand but Blanc dives back in and keeps control.
Blanc is pressing down on Jayar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jayar is holding on for now.

Blanc is working for a submission of some sort.
Blanc prevents Jayar from standing back up.
Blanc uses his free foot to push down on Jayar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jayar.

Blanc goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jayar is on top in guard.
Jayar preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayar is fighting to break Blanc's control of his arms but Blanc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jayar stopping the sweep attempt from Blanc.
Jayar wanted to stand there but Blanc had control of the position.
Blanc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Blanc pushes Jayar off and gets back to his feet.
Blanc avoids the head kick by Jayar.
Jayar misses with a head kick.
Jayar throws a head kick but Blanc moves out of range.
Jayar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jayar pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jayar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blanc won't allow Jayar to get back to his feet.
Jayar is breathing heavily.

Blanc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jayar is looking to stand up but Blanc isn't so interested in that idea.
Blanc wants to pass the guard but Jayar is keeping the position.

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

Blanc 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.
Jayar wants to stand and escape but Blanc is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanc forces his way into half guard.
Blanc uses his free foot to push down on Jayar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jayar.

Blanc swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jayar is now in Blanc's guard. A big mistake from Blanc there, giving up the dominant position!
Jayar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blanc is pulling down on Jayar's head to control his posture.
Blanc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jayar's guard.

Blanc drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Blanc seems to have locked his on tight now - Jayar screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Blanc, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Laurent Blanc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Brothers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Kaland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brothers's entrance music is Eye of the Tiger. A fine choice. Andre Kaland has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mario Brothers's chin.

Brothers
vs
Kaland

222 cm
20
295 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

198 cm
24
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Brothers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Kaland!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

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

Kaland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaland thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaland postures up in Brothers's guard and throws a big left but Brothers blocks it.
Brothers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kaland trying to control from the bottom.
Brothers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brothers trying to control from half guard but Kaland is working away.
Brothers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Mario Brothers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brothers has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brothers has managed to clinch.
Brothers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Brothers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kaland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kaland lands a couple of digs.
Brothers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brothers pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kaland is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brothers wants to control the pace but Kaland is squirming around nicely.
Brothers unloads with some shots from mount but Kaland bucks and avoids them well.
Kaland wants to hold on but Brothers pushes him away.
Brothers thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brothers fails to move to back control.
Kaland is squirming around, avoiding Brothers's attempts to control the action.

Brothers is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Brothers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Brothers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

Spinnet
vs
Pasky

184 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richey Spinnet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jr Pasky!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spinnet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Spinnet has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spinnet.
Spinnet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pasky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spinnet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pasky looking for a takedown.
Richey Spinnet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jr Pasky.
Spinnet slows down the pace here.
Spinnet is trying to force a seperation but Pasky has the dominant position.
Pasky tries to score a body lock takedown but Spinnet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spinnet gets underhooks to prevent Pasky's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Spinnet.
Spinnet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pasky takes a shot to the head.
Pasky wants a takedown but no success here.
Spinnet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spinnet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spinnet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Jr Pasky has been cut.
Spinnet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paskys head.
Spinnet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spinnet manages to break the clinch.

Spinnet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pasky, pushing him back against the cage.
Spinnet wants to break free but Pasky has control.
Pasky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spinnet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spinnet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spinnet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pasky looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Spinnet.
Spinnet digs a right hand underneath Pasky's ribcage. Pasky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spinnet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spinnet lands a body punch.
Spinnet slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinnet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spinnet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pasky takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spinnet.
Pasky is trying to drag Spinnet to the mat but Spinnet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet works on Pasky's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Spinnet.
Still in the clinch, Spinnet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spinnet is looking to break free of the clinch but Pasky has double underhooks.
Spinnet lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spinnet.
Pasky takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Spinnet.
Spinnet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spinnet is leaning against Pasky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Spinnet.

Spinnet breaks from the clinch.
Spinnet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pasky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pasky keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spinnet has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Spinnet.
Spinnet digs a right hand underneath Pasky's ribcage. Pasky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spinnet - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spinnet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Spinnet on the inside.
Spinnet is looking to break free of the clinch but Pasky has double underhooks.

Spinnet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spinnet tries to clinch but Pasky is having none of it.

Spinnet gets a clinch.
Spinnet lands a body shot.
Spinnet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spinnet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spinnet is trying to force a seperation but Pasky has the dominant position.
Spinnet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasky keeps control of Spinnet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Spinnet - that landed with a thud.
Spinnet is working Pasky over against the cage.
Spinnet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spinnet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pasky has him pressed against the cage.
Spinnet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Spinnet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spinnet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Spinnet.
Spinnet is trying to break the clinch but Pasky is controlling him.
Spinnet lands a shoulder strike.
Spinnet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spinnet is trying to break the clinch but Pasky is controlling him.
Spinnet is working Pasky over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richey Spinnet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jr Pasky's cut.
That's time! Spinnet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spinnet moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Spinnet.
Spinnet is trying to break the clinch but Pasky has him pressed against the cage.
Spinnet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spinnet is trying to break free.
Pasky keeps control of Spinnet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spinnet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Richey Spinnet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spinnet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spinnet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spinnet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pasky is breathing heavily.
Spinnet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spinnet lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinnet is trying to break free.
Pasky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spinnet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spinnet can't break the clinch.
Spinnet lands with a left to the head.
Pasky letting Spinnet take a breather here.
Spinnet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spinnet lands with a light punch inside.
Spinnet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spinnet cracks Pasky with a nice body shot.
Spinnet leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spinnet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spinnet lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spinnet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spinnet stalling.
Spinnet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spinnet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pasky.
A short right from Spinnet on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Spinnet.
Spinnet scores with a shoulder strike.
Spinnet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spinnet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pasky has him pressed against the cage.
Spinnet is working Pasky over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spinnet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pasky can do to turn this around?
Spinnet lands a left hand.
Pasky takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Spinnet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet is trying to force a seperation but Pasky has the dominant position.
Spinnet scores with a shot to the side of Pasky's head.
Spinnet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pasky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Spinnet.
Spinnet can't break the clinch.
Spinnet is working Pasky over against the cage.
A short right from Spinnet on the inside.

Spinnet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Spinnet forces Pasky back against the cage and clinches.
Spinnet digs a right hand underneath Pasky's ribcage. Pasky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Spinnet as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Spinnet - that landed with a thud.
Spinnet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spinnet is trying to break the clinch but Pasky is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spinnet lands with a right to the head.
Spinnet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paskys head.
Spinnet stalls.
Pasky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spinnet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richey Spinnet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jr Pasky.
Spinnet digs a right hand into Pasky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pasky's gas tank.
Spinnet is trying to break the clinch but Pasky has him pressed against the cage.
Spinnet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pasky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spinnet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spinnet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spinnet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spinnet scores with a shoulder strike.
Spinnet lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richey Spinnet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jr Pasky's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spinnet.
Spinnet wants to clinch.
Pasky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spinnet pinned against the cage. Spinnet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pasky shoots for a double leg takedown but Spinnet sprawls well. He's pushed Pasky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Spinnet rushes Pasky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spinnet pushes Pasky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pasky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pasky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Spinnet.
Spinnet presses Pasky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spinnet lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Spinnet.
Spinnet has Pasky pressed against the cage.
Spinnet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Spinnet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spinnet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pasky.
Richey Spinnet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jr Pasky.
Spinnet content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spinnet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spinnet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spinnet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spinnet lands a hook that snaps the head of Pasky backwards.
Spinnet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pasky.
Spinnet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spinnet stalling in the clinch.
Spinnet digs a right hand underneath Pasky's ribcage. Pasky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spinnet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spinnet can't break the clinch.
Spinnet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Spinnet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spinnet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pasky wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spinnet.
Spinnet gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Spinnet is trying to push Pasky away but Pasky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paskys head.
Spinnet lands a hook that snaps the head of Pasky backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spinnet.
Spinnet digs a right hand underneath Pasky's ribcage. Pasky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spinnet digs a right hand into Pasky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pasky's gas tank.
Spinnet tries to break the clinch but Pasky is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Spinnet.
Nice body punch from Spinnet.
A body shot lands from Spinnet.
Spinnet lands a hook that snaps the head of Pasky backwards.
Spinnet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spinnet is trying to push Pasky away but Pasky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet tries to circle away but Pasky has him pinned against the cage.
Spinnet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spinnet is trying to push Pasky away but Pasky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spinnet has Pasky pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Spinnet.
Pasky is trying to drag Spinnet to the mat but Spinnet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spinnet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spinnet stalling against the cage.
Spinnet is working Pasky over against the cage.
Spinnet is trying to push Pasky away but Pasky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jr Pasky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richey Spinnet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spinnet pushes Pasky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richey Spinnet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spinnet 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richey Spinnet!

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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Paul Bostik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tipi Savea (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.

Paul Bostik
vs
Savea

179 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Paul Bostik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tipi Savea!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bostik connects with a body shot.
Bostik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bostik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bostik slaps away a takedown attempt from Savea, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Savea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bostik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savea prevents Bostik from getting the reversal.

Savea working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bostik looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Savea! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tipi Savea!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between santana machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). machida's entrance music is Sexy Chick . A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

machida
vs
Shango

185 cm
26
187 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

189 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, santana machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Shango misses.

Shango tries to keep at a distance but machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shango is trying to break free.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
Shango drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shango is looking to break free of the clinch but machida has double underhooks.
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shango trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by machida.
A knee to the head by machida.

Shango is rocked!
machida misses with a knee to the head.
Shango is still on wobbly legs! Can machida finish him?
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
Shango seems to have recovered his senses.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by machida as Shango tries to tie him up.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
Shango can't break the clinch.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida is pressed up against the cage. Shango has hold of a leg and is looking to drag machida down to the mat. machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
santana machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Shango.
machida keeps the fight on the outside.
machida tries to clinch there but Shango circles away.
machida darts in trying to clinch

and Shango counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Shango.

machida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shango is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shango paws at him with a jab and circles away.

machida rushes Shango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
machida with a knee to the head.
Shango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. machida is defending well for now.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
machida blocks a body shot from Shango.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango wants to stall.
machida misses with a knee strike.
Shango tries to land a knee to the head but machida blocks with his arms.
Shango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shango is trying to force a seperation but machida has the dominant position.
Shango wants to break the clinch but can't.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
Shango is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shango is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango is working for takedown but machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shango tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. machida smiles and moves away.
Shango throws a body kick that misses.

machida moves into the clinch.
Shango is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shango has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. machida is defending well for now.
Shango has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
Shango wants to stall.
machida landing knees 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.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
Shango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida is controlling him.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shango drops to a knee looking for a takedown but machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida has Shango pressed against the cage, preventing Shango from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!

Shango pulls guard.
Shango is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

machida closes the distance looking to clinch

and Shango moves into the clinch.
Shango trying to stall but machida improves his position.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida with a knee to the head.
Shango drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shango misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by machida.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida has him pressed against the cage.
Shango tries to pull guard but machida won't allow it.
Shango is trying to force a seperation but machida has the dominant position.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shango tries to pull guard but machida won't allow it.
santana machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Shango.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango is trying to break free.
Shango is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida is controlling him.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango tries for a takedown. No joy.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
Shango is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but machida is keeping busy.
machida misses with a knee strike.
Shango wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shango fails to pull guard.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shango wants to get back to striking at distance but machida won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
machida keeps control of Shango as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shango tries to circle away but machida has him pinned against the cage.

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.
machida misses with a knee strike.
Shango wants to stall.
Shango seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for machida.
machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shango's efforts to push away.
Shango is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
machida prevents Shango from breaking the clinch.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida with a knee to the head.
Shango tries to circle away but machida has him pinned against the cage.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida with a knee to the head.
Shango goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shango wants to break the clinch but can't.
machida landing knees to the head.
Shango missing with knees to the body.
Shango looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
machida connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango is trying to break free.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida managing to block the knees to the body from Shango.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shango throws a head punch that misses.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shango wants to break free but machida has control.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
machida misses with a knee strike.
Shango wants to stall.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.

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.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shango drops down looking for an ankle pick but machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
machida keeps the fight on the outside.

machida rushes Shango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
Shango jumps guard but machida stands there with Shango around his waist. Shango gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida misses with a knee strike.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
Shango throws a punch but it's blocked by machida.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
Shango wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shango's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shango looking to stall.
machida lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

santana machida dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Shango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
santana machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machida tries to clinch up.
machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

machida drives through and clinches with Shango against the cage.
machida with a knee to the head.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
machida misses with a knee strike.
Shango wants to break free but machida has control.
Shango fails to pull the fight into his guard.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango trying to control the position but instead, machida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shango into the cage.
Shango is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but machida has him pressed against the cage.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
Shango taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shango fails to pull guard.
santana machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Shango.
Shango tries to throw a body punch but machida avoids it by throwing Shango back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. machida just stands there and leans against the cage.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by machida as Shango tries to tie him up.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida is controlling him.
Shango tries to pull guard but machida won't allow it.
Shango fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shango drops down looking for an ankle pick but machida pulls his leg out and moves away.

machida closes the distance and clinches.
machida landing knees to the head.
Shango is trying to work for a single leg takedown but machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shango drops down looking for an ankle pick but machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shango swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
machida tries to clinch but Shango is having none of it.
Shango avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shango is looking to clinch but machida is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

machida drives through and clinches with Shango against the cage.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
santana machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
Shango drops down looking for an ankle pick but machida pulls his leg out and moves away.

machida clinches with his opponent.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shango drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
Shango is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida has him pressed against the cage.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
Shango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as machida walks away with a smile on his face. Shango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shango misses with a body shot.
Shango tries to clinch up but machida circles away and keeps his distance.

machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shango is trying to break free.

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.
machida with a knee to the head.
Shango has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shango is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
machida avoiding damage as Shango throws knees to the body.
machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
machida has Shango pressed against the cage, preventing Shango from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shango missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by machida.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
machida prevents Shango from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by machida.
Papa Shango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by machida.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
santana machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for machida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... santana machida!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kampay Opay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Opay has chosen Release me as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Clay
vs
Opay

189 cm
25
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

♦Xplode Nutrition♦ 158 Stam&Musc $30!

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kampay Opay!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Opay avoids the body shot from Clay.
Opay shoots in and drives through. Clay sprawls well.
Clay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Opay.
Casius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kampay Opay.
Opay tries for a takedown but Clay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Opay moves out of range of the leg kick from Clay.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clay!

It looks like Kampay Opay has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Opay.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet.
Clay prevents Opay from moving into mount.

Opay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clay, who protects the arm well.
Clay is trying to control Opay's posture but Opay avoids it.
Clay is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet.
Opay has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Opay with the ground and pound from mount.
Opay throws some wild stikes that Clay manages to avoid easily.
Opay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Opay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Clay manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Opay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Opay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clay won't allow Opay to pass to mount.

Opay seems to be working for a kimura but Clay defends the submission attempt.

Opay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Opay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Opay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clay defending well though.
Opay moves into full mount! Clay won't be happy about that!
Clay is desperately trying to improve his position but Opay has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Opay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Opay is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Clay to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Clay shrugs it off.
Clay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clay tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opay unloads with some shots from mount but Clay bucks and avoids them well.
Opay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clay?

Clay is rocked!

It looks like Casius Clay has been cut.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Opay postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Clay is out cold - huge knockout for Opay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kampay Opay!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ador King (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?

Watts
vs
King

174 cm
27
167 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Tokyo Defiance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Watts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ador King!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Watts blocks a head kick by King.
King looks for a takedown but Watts sprawls well.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
Watts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Watts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watts trying to pass the guard but King defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts works his way into side control.

Watts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
King can't do much from the bottom here.
Watts trying to control the position but King is working away.

Watts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Watts has hold of King's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! King tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Watts cranks the arm and King screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from King, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ken Watts!
Ken Watts is the new welterweight champion!