Battlegrounds 6: War! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rod White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Hakulinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakulinen has chosen Last of the Mohicans Theme as his entrance music. Rod White could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jarkko Hakulinen's chin.

White
vs
Hakulinen

175 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rod White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarkko Hakulinen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White scores with a push kick.
Hakulinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White scores with a leg kick.
Hakulinen shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hakulinen goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rod White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Hakulinen.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Hakulinen on that attempt.
Hakulinen circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakulinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Hakulinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White tries to clinch there but Hakulinen circles away.

Hakulinen moves into range and clinches up with White.

White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White cracks the inside of Hakulinen's front leg.
Hakulinen looks gassed!

Hakulinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hakulinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hakulinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White is holding on to half guard well.
White wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to his feet.

Hakulinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Hakulinen is proving a slippery customer.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White managing to control the position.

Hakulinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White wants to stand and escape but Hakulinen is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakulinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hakulinen is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hakulinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
White wants to get back to his feet.
White trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
White wants to improve his position but Hakulinen is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control here.
Hakulinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hakulinen misses with a takedown
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Hakulinen.

White moves into range and clinches up with Hakulinen.
Hakulinen tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
White avoiding damage.
Hakulinen is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.

White breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

White clinches with his opponent.
Hakulinen gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakulinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod White dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

White throws a series of punches but Hakulinen avoids them all with ease.

White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakulinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Hakulinen has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Hakulinen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
White is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Hakulinen stalls from top position.
White tries to improve position but can't.
Hakulinen is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakulinen on the ground.
White is trying to get back to half guard.

Hakulinen decides to stand up, so the ref orders White to his feet.
White closes the distance but Hakulinen moves to the side

and Hakulinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Hakulinen sits in half guard.
White tries to get to full guard but Hakulinen has control of the leg.

Hakulinen stands up from half guard.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hakulinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hakulinen passes the guard and advances to mount!
White tries to hold on but Hakulinen pushes him away.
Hakulinen prevents White from getting the reversal.
Hakulinen avoids the attempt from White to control.
White is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

White defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hakulinen.

Hakulinen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But White has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from White!

White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
White throws a low kick, looking for Hakulinen's leg but Hakulinen calmly moves out of range.
Rod White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White darts in trying to clinch

and Hakulinen counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakulinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
Hakulinen avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White looking to slow down the pace here.

Hakulinen has White pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hakulinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending White tumbling to the mat - Hakulinen dives into White's guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Hakulinen from controlling successfully.
Hakulinen thows a big elbow that misses.
Hakulinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White is not content to let Hakulinen control the position.

Hakulinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakulinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Hakulinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
White tries to improve position but can't.
Hakulinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.

Hakulinen stands up.
White throws a nice looking combination but Hakulinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakulinen fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Hakulinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hakulinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White tries to clinch up

and Hakulinen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
Hakulinen looking to pass the guard.
White wants to get back to his feet but Hakulinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hakulinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hakulinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Hakulinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarkko Hakulinen!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Medium Metti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terminator Exterminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Metti
vs
Exterminator

174 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Medium Metti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terminator Exterminator!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exterminator checks it well.
Metti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exterminator fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exterminator.
Nice sprawl there from Metti as Exterminator shoots in.
Exterminator checks a low kick from Metti.
Exterminator shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metti pinned against the cage. Metti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Medium Metti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terminator Exterminator.
Metti lands a body shot.
Metti thuds a left hand into Exterminator's body.
Metti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exterminator looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metti is fending him off so far but Exterminator persists. Nope, Metti circles away and we're back to standing.
Exterminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Exterminator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metti.
Metti throws a low kick, looking for Exterminator's leg but Exterminator calmly moves out of range.
Exterminator avoids the body shot from Metti.
Exterminator closes this distance looking for a takedown but Metti circles away.
Exterminator looks gassed!
Exterminator tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metti swivels and escapes.
Metti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exterminator.
Metti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Exterminator avoids the body shot from Metti.
Exterminator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exterminator.
Metti moves away from the strike by Exterminator.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Exterminator misses with a takedown attempt - Metti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Exterminator shoots for a takedown but Metti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Metti scores with a body shot.
Metti throws a shot to the body.
Metti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exterminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exterminator closes the distance and clinches up with Metti, looking for a takedown. Exterminator pushes Metti against the cage but Metti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Metti scoring well with a low kick there.
Metti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Exterminator or perhaps it was just good defense by Metti which made him look bad.
Metti cracks the inside of Exterminator's front leg.
Metti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Metti.
Metti misses with a body shot.
Exterminator is trying desperately to land a takedown but Metti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Exterminator.
A leg kick checked by Exterminator.
Metti is looking to wear down Exterminator with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Exterminator comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exterminator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Medium Metti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Exterminator's calf.
Metti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exterminator lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metti throws a body punch but Exterminator moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exterminator shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metti scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Exterminator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metti doesn't seem phased though.
Exterminator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exterminator cracks Metti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Metti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Exterminator finish him?

Metti is rocked!

Exterminator closes the distance looking for a takedown. Metti stuffs it but Exterminator still has hold of him. Exterminator picks Metti up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Exterminator slams Metti to the floor and that's really hurt Metti - he doesn't know where he is! Exterminator throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terminator Exterminator!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luonnon Lahjakkuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Masa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lahjakkuus
vs
Masa

173 cm
21
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
21
158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luonnon Lahjakkuus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Masa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masa tries to clinch but Lahjakkuus is having none of it.
Masa wants to clinch up but Lahjakkuus keeps it at a distance.
Lahjakkuus keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lahjakkuus throws a lazy right hand but Masa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lahjakkuus throws a nice looking combination but Masa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lahjakkuus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lahjakkuus misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Masa.
Lahjakkuus throws a left that rocks Masa and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lahjakkuus dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Masa regain composure!

Masa is rocked!

It looks like Mega Masa has been cut.
Lahjakkuus cracks Masa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Masa is still in real trouble! Can Lahjakkuus finish him?
Lahjakkuus works to advance to full mount. Masa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahjakkuus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Masa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lahjakkuus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lahjakkuus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lahjakkuus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lahjakkuus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Masa wants to control but Lahjakkuus is having none of it.
Lahjakkuus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Lahjakkuus landing shots from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luonnon Lahjakkuus!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karchy Kiuvaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kova Nyrkki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nyrkki
vs
Kiuvaha

195 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kova Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karchy Kiuvaha!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki throws a hook to the side of Kiuvaha's head but Kiuvaha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Kiuvaha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nyrkki throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Nyrkki.
Kiuvaha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
Kiuvaha 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.
Nyrkki moves out of range of the body kick from Kiuvaha.

Kiuvaha scores with a takedown into Nyrkki's guard.
Nyrkki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kiuvaha is controlling him.
Kiuvaha trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyrkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kiuvaha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kiuvaha wants to pass the guard but Nyrkki is keeping the position.
Kiuvaha wants to control from the top but Nyrkki keeps moving.
Kiuvaha works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kiuvaha is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nyrkki is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karchy Kiuvaha!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colin Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny De Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphy's - Shipping Up To Boston. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Tan
vs
De Jong

177 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colin Tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny De Jong!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Jong connects with a solid leg kick.

De Jong closes the distance and clinches.
De Jong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by De Jong.

Tan is rocked!
Tan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oh Tan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tan takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Jong gets underhooks to prevent Tan's takedown attempt.
De Jong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Jong lands a knee to the head.
De Jong connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Tan badly! Tan tumbles to the floor and De Jong stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny De Jong!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Sakurai
vs
Mtariwa

192 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tendai Mtariwa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Sakurai does no damage.
Mtariwa tries for a takedown but Sakurai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakurai throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mtariwa drives through and clinches with Sakurai against the cage.
Mtariwa keeps control of Sakurai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mtariwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mtariwa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sakurai is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mtariwa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sakurai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tendai Mtariwa.
Sakurai swinging wilding here.
Sakurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtariwa slips a jab from Sakurai.
Mtariwa moves away from the strike by Sakurai.
Mtariwa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakurai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mtariwa ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.
Mtariwa fails to land the takedown.
Mtariwa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakurai's hands.
Mtariwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai throws a big shot that misses.
Mtariwa moves out of range of the strikes.

Mtariwa drives through and clinches with Sakurai against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mtariwa.

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.
Sakurai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mtariwa keeps control of Sakurai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mtariwa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakurai smiles and moves away.
Sakurai throws a hook to the side of Mtariwa's head but Mtariwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mtariwa slips under a jab from Sakurai.
Sakurai tries to bum rush Mtariwa with a series of wild strikes but Mtariwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mtariwa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakurai tries to avoid it but Mtariwa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakurai to the ground. Sakurai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hideo Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mtariwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakurai swinging wilding here.
A combination from Sakurai does no damage.
Sakurai drops Mtariwa with a left right combo! Sakurai follows him down to the ground into side control.

Mtariwa is rocked!
Mtariwa looks gassed!
Mtariwa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mtariwa is still in real trouble! Can Sakurai finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai trying to control the pace.
Mtariwa moves into full guard.
Mtariwa seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakurai postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mtariwa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakurai is looking to stand up but Mtariwa won't let him.
Mtariwa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Mtariwa keeps moving.

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.
Mtariwa wants to sweep here but Sakurai controlling him for the moment.
Sakurai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Sakurai stands and steps away. Mtariwa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from Sakurai.
Mtariwa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakurai fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Sakurai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sakurai throws a hook but Mtariwa blocks it.
Mtariwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakurai lands a slapping body shot.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Mtariwa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakurai swivels and escapes.
Sakurai throws out a loose jab but Mtariwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakurai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mtariwa momentarily.
Sakurai throws a series of punches but Mtariwa avoids them all with ease.
Sakurai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Mtariwa forces Sakurai back against the cage and clinches.
Sakurai can't break the clinch.
Sakurai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakurai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Sakurai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mtariwa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sakurai to the mat. Sakurai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtariwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sakurai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sakurai wants to break free but Mtariwa has control.
Sakurai stops a takedown attempt from Mtariwa.
Mtariwa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mtariwa scores with a hook to the body.
Sakurai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mtariwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice defenses there by Mtariwa.
Sakurai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Mtariwa.
Mtariwa throws a push kick but Sakurai slaps the foot to one side.
Sakurai misses with a hook
and Mtariwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sakurai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mtariwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mtariwa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mtariwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai trying to keep a closed guard but Mtariwa is proving a slippery customer.
Mtariwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakurai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mtariwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakurai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sakurai stuffs the takedown attempt from Mtariwa. Mtariwa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tendai Mtariwa.
Mtariwa slips a jab from Sakurai.

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.
Sakurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Mtariwa moves into the clinch.
Sakurai has had enough of the clinch but Mtariwa keeps him there for the moment.
Sakurai is trying to break free.
Mtariwa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mtariwa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sakurai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakurai misses with a combination

and Mtariwa counters with a shoot takedown. Sakurai fights it but they end up in guard.
Mtariwa controlling from the top position.
Mtariwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakurai is retaining full guard.
Sakurai looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mtariwa prevents Sakurai from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tendai Mtariwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mtariwa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakurai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakurai lands a nice shot to the body.
Mtariwa keeps control of Sakurai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mtariwa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakurai has had enough of the clinch but Mtariwa keeps him there for the moment.
Mtariwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Sakurai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakurai is trying to break the clinch but Mtariwa has him pressed against the cage.
Mtariwa has a couple of punches blocked by Sakurai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mtariwa tries to pull guard but Sakurai holds him up against the cage and eventually Mtariwa drops back down to his feet.
Sakurai tries to stall but Mtariwa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mtariwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakurai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mtariwa has him pressed against the cage.
Sakurai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mtariwa looking for a takedown.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tendai Mtariwa.
Mtariwa prevents Sakurai from breaking the clinch.
Sakurai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mtariwa is stalling here.
Sakurai is trying to break free.

Sakurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mtariwa avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakurai throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mtariwa stumbling backwards into the cage! Mtariwa bounces back off the cage towards Sakurai, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Sakurai lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Sakurai celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hideo Sakurai!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jokunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Khalidov
vs
Jokunen

185 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

South Side Swagger

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaska Jokunen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov throws a right hand that Jokunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokunen also avoids with ease.
Khalidov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokunen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khalidov lands a right hook to the body.
Jokunen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khalidov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokunen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khalidov lands a left and a right that sends Jokunen crashing to the canvas! Khalidov dives into mount looking to finish!

Jokunen is rocked!
Khalidov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jokunen is still in real trouble! Can Khalidov finish him?

Jokunen bucks up and throws Khalidov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Khalidov lunges at Jokunen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokunen's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Khalidov. No joy for Jokunen on that attempt.
Jokunen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khalidov as he avoids it easily.
Jokunen seems to have recovered his senses.
Khalidov lands a nice shot to the body.
Khalidov works over Jokunen's head and body with a nice combination.
Jokunen looks gassed!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Khalidov! Jokunen is backing up but he can't get away as Khalidov lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jokunen and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fedor Khalidov!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Dombrovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dombrovski has chosen Ill Bill - War Is My Destiny as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Liddell
vs
Dombrovski

189 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Dombrovski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Liddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dombrovski shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liddell moves out of range as Dombrovski strikes.
Dombrovski looks gassed!
Dombrovski fails to land the takedown.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liddell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Igor Dombrovski has been cut.
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!
Liddell throws a looping overhand right but Dombrovski ducks down to avoid it.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell tries to bum rush Dombrovski with a series of wild strikes but Dombrovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Dombrovski.
Dombrovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell's waist but Liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dombrovski off to one side.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Dombrovski.
Liddell cracks Dombrovski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dombrovski falls to his knees and Liddell doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddell!