CHOKE Tradition Tour Vol. 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josey Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Black
vs
Wales

177 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
148 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonas Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josey Wales!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wales misses with a two punch combination.
Wales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Wales scores with a takedown into Black's guard.
Wales wants to stand but Black has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wales advances to half guard.
Wales throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wales winds up and cracks Black with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wales.
Black wants to control but Wales is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Wales is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wales wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Black tries to roll over but Wales keeps him under control.
Wales throws a strike but Black avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Black is trying to control the position but Wales postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Wales drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Wales off! Wales jumps back into Black's guard.
Wales looks gassed!
Wales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wales won't allow Black to sweep him here.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.

Black rushes Wales and presses him up against the ropes.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wales is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jonas Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josey Wales.
Wales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wales backwards.
Wales has Black pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wales tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wales is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Wales breaks the clinch.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wales misses with a two punch combination.
Wales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wales. That did some damage!
Wales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Wales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wales lands a nice shot to the head.
Wales with shots to the head and body - Black looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Wales scoring with strikes but Black is staying in there.

Black is rocked!
Black is bucking up trying to escape but Wales cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Wales working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Black turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Wales off and cradles Black's limp body as Wales celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Josey Wales!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riku Ogawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ogawa
vs
Compton

173 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Knock Out

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Ogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Compton!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ogawa is out of range and Compton settles back down.
Horrible takedown by Ogawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Compton which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Compton. No joy for Ogawa on that attempt.
Compton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ogawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Compton is fending him off so far but Ogawa persists. Nope, Compton circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Ogawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogawa fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ogawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Compton tries to avoid it but Ogawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Compton to the ground. Compton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogawa shoots in but Compton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Compton throws a sloppy head kick and Ogawa moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Compton as Ogawa shoots in.
Ogawa shoots in for a takedown but Compton shows good takedown defense.
Ogawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Ogawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Compton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ogawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ogawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Compton keeps working.
Compton prevents Ogawa from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Compton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ogawa wants to control but Compton is keeping him busy.
Compton is looking for a sweep.
Ogawa trying to control the action but Compton is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ogawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Compton.
Ogawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Compton pinned against the cage. Compton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Compton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

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.
Compton lands with a slapping head kick.
Compton throws a leg kick but Ogawa moved away.
Compton misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Compton throws a series of punches but Ogawa avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Compton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ogawa tries for a takedown but Compton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Compton misses with a double jab.
Compton misses with a double jab.
Compton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Compton gets caught flat footed, as Ogawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ogawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Compton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogawa won't allow Compton to sweep him here.
Ogawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ogawa stops Compton from standing up.
Ogawa content to stall in guard here.
Ogawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ogawa controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Riku Ogawa just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ogawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton stuffs the takedown attempt from Ogawa. Ogawa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Ogawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ogawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ogawa trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
Ogawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Compton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ogawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ogawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa wants to control from the top but Compton keeps moving.
Compton wants to sweep but no luck.
Ogawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Compton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ogawa pulls Compton in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ogawa moves away from the strike by Compton.
No luck for Ogawa with that takedown attempt.
Compton is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton misses with a few strikes there.

Ogawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Compton's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ogawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Compton is retaining full guard.

Ogawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Compton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Compton has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Compton controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ogawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Ogawa, not yet.
Compton wanted to stand there but Ogawa had control of the position.
Compton wants to control from the top but Ogawa keeps moving.
Ogawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ogawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Compton being controlled here momentarily.
Ogawa trying to keep a closed guard but Compton is proving a slippery customer.
Ogawa is controlling Compton's posture.

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. Riku Ogawa just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ogawa defending well as Compton loads up on a big left hand.
Ogawa slips a jab and a cross from Compton.

Ogawa scores a takedown into full mount!
Ogawa controlling the position easily from mount.
Ogawa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riku Ogawa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ogawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riku Ogawa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
14%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Judo Saiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genaro Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genaro Munoz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Saiko
vs
Munoz

175 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Judo Saiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genaro Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saiko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Munoz tries to clinch but Saiko moves out of range.
Saiko looks to land a combination but Munoz avoids it well.
Munoz wants to clinch up but Saiko keeps it at a distance.
Genaro Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz tries to clinch up.

Munoz darts in and clinches Saiko up against the ropes.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz gets through Saiko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Saiko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Saiko is trying to break free.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz keeps control of Saiko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munoz keeps control of Saiko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saiko is trying to break free.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz looks gassed!
Saiko wants to get back to striking at distance but Munoz won't allow it.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Munoz prevents Saiko from breaking the clinch.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saiko is looking to break free of the clinch but Munoz has double underhooks.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Saiko wants to get back to striking at distance but Munoz won't allow it.
Saiko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munoz has him pressed against the ropes.
Munoz throws a punch but it's blocked by Saiko.

Saiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saiko lands with a shot to the body.
Saiko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saiko lands the left hand.
Saiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saiko throws a front kick aimed at Munoz's knee but Munoz avoids it well.
Munoz is looking to clinch but Saiko is avoiding it.
Saiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Munoz tries to clinch up.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Saiko circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Saiko circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saiko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munoz moves in looking to clinch but Saiko pushes him off.

Saiko clinches up with Munoz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Munoz.
Saiko takes a shot to the head.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Saiko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Saiko has had enough of the clinch but Munoz keeps him there for the moment.
Saiko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munoz smiles and moves away.
Saiko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saiko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz looks to clinch
and Saiko counters with a nice body shot.
Saiko throws a body punch but Munoz moves out of range.
Saiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Saiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munoz tries to clinch
and Saiko counters with a three punch combo that has Munoz backing up. Munoz nods at Saiko to acknowledge the strikes.
Saiko closes the distance but Munoz moves to the side

and Munoz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Saiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saiko is trying to break free.
Saiko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Munoz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz prevents Saiko from breaking the clinch.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.
Saiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Saiko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saiko wants to break free but Munoz has control.
Saiko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saiko can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judo Saiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saiko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saiko wants to break free but Munoz has control.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Saiko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saiko wants to break free but Munoz has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judo Saiko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saiko tries to clinch but Munoz moves out of range.
Saiko misses with a combination

and Munoz moves into the clinch.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Saiko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Saiko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Saiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.

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.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Saiko tries to break the clinch but Munoz is controlling the position.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saiko wants to get back to striking at distance but Munoz won't allow it.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saiko wants to get back to striking at distance but Munoz won't allow it.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz with a knee to the head.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saiko wants a takedown but no success here.
Saiko tries to break the clinch but Munoz is controlling the position.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Saiko tries to break the clinch but Munoz is controlling the position.
Munoz prevents Saiko from breaking the clinch.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Saiko wants to break free but Munoz has control.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saiko is looking to break free of the clinch but Munoz has double underhooks.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saiko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munoz has him pressed against the ropes.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munoz prevents Saiko from breaking the clinch.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saiko wants to get back to striking at distance but Munoz won't allow it.
Saiko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saiko tries to break the clinch but Munoz is controlling the position.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saiko wants to get back to striking at distance but Munoz won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munoz keeps control of Saiko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saiko's face.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genaro Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Munoz wants to clinch but Saiko slips to the side
and Saiko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munoz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Munoz darts in trying to clinch

and Saiko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saiko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Saiko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munoz has him pressed against the ropes.
Saiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Saiko wants to get back to striking at distance but Munoz won't allow it.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saiko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saiko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Munoz.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saiko tries to break the clinch but Munoz is controlling the position.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saiko wants to break free but Munoz has control.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Saiko takes a shot to the head.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Saiko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Munoz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saiko's face.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Saiko blocks it.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz prevents Saiko from breaking the clinch.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Saiko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saiko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Munoz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saiko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Munoz clinches but Saiko breaks the clinch

and Saiko counters by clinching up.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Saiko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munoz has him pressed against the ropes.
Saiko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saiko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munoz with a knee to the head.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Saiko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munoz misses with the head strike.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saiko tries to break the clinch but Munoz is controlling the position.
Saiko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judo Saiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz keeps control of Saiko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saiko takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Saiko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saiko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munoz has him pressed against the ropes.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Saiko is blocking nicely.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Saiko blocks with his arms.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Saiko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genaro Munoz.
I think Munoz 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Genaro Munoz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucias Verenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Verenus

165 cm
22
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucias Verenus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verenus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Verenus shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black scores with a jab. Verenus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Verenus is rocked!
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verenus is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Verenus closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Verenus pushes Black against the ropes but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verenus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black looks to land a combination but Verenus avoids it well.
Verenus seems to have recovered his senses.
Black moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Verenus goes down! Can Black finish him!?

Verenus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Verenus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Black is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Verenus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Black's back instead.
Black holding both Verenus 's hands and preventing any damage.

Black showing good submission defense here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Verenus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Black holding both Verenus 's hands and preventing any damage.

Verenus looking to break Black's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Black remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Verenus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Verenus looks gassed!

Black defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Black looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Verenus looking for the choke from the back.

Black manages to stand up with Verenus still on his back. Eventually Verenus drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Verenus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mike Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucias Verenus.
Verenus shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Verenus.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Verenus on the ground.

Verenus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verenus works to advance to full mount. Black defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
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!
Verenus landing shots from mount.

Verenus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Black manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Verenus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Black is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Verenus asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Verenus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Black tries to escape but Verenus is in control.
Black 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.
Verenus scoring with punches and elbows.
Black is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Verenus has just dragged him back down to the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black thows a body shot but no joy.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verenus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black looks to land a combination but Verenus avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Verenus on that attempt.
Verenus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black thuds a left hand into Verenus's body.

Black gets caught flat footed, as Verenus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Verenus stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Verenus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Verenus working the ground and pound.
Black avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Verenus.
Black is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Verenus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Verenus advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucias Verenus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black scores with a hook to the body. Verenus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verenus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black cracks Verenus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.

Verenus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Verenus has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
Black is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Black is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Verenus has taken his back!
Black is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Verenus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Black has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Verenus.
Black looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Verenus thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Black trying to get back to his feet but Verenus is in full control for now.

Verenus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Black has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Black is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Verenus scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Black holding both Verenus 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Black defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Verenus's arms.
Verenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verenus throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Verenus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Black controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Verenus working for a choke but Black reverses nicely into Verenus 's guard.
Black wants to stand but Verenus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Verenus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wanted to stand there but Verenus had control of the position.

Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Verenus striking off his back but it's not causing Black any problems.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Verenus looking for a sweep. Not yet Verenus, not yet.

Black stands and steps away. Verenus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mike Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Verenus tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.

Verenus is trying to trip Black. He has hold of a leg but Black is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Verenus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Verenus passes into half guard.

Verenus decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verenus.
Black throws a combination that misses
and Verenus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Black throws a right hand that Verenus ducks under and follows up with a left that Verenus also avoids with ease.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black connects with a looping right hand.
Black throws a one two combo.

Black closes the distance and clinches.
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!

Black breaks the clinch.
Black scores with a three punch combo!
Black misses with a wild combination.
Verenus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Verenus.

Verenus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Black throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verenus shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Mike Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucias Verenus.
Verenus shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Verenus swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Verenus on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucias Verenus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Verenus gets a takedown into half guard.
Black wants to get back to his feet.

Verenus stands up and beckons Black to join him on the feet.

Verenus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Verenus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black tries to kick Verenus off but Verenus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Verenus wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Verenus is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Verenus is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verenus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Verenus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Verenus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black is trying to stand back up but Verenus is controlling him

Verenus seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Verenus tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Verenus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black tries to kick Verenus off but Verenus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Verenus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.

Verenus is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Verenus moves nicely into side control.

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.
Black is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Verenus decides to stand back up. Verenus steps back and let's Black get back to his feet.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Black.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Verenus shoots in.
No luck for Verenus with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verenus shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Verenus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucias Verenus.
Black tries to bum rush Verenus with a series of wild strikes but Verenus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verenus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Verenus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verenus slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verenus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Verenus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black misses with a double jab

and Verenus counters with a shoot takedown. Black fights it but they end up in guard.

Verenus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Verenus is controlling him.

Verenus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black is looking to stand up but Verenus isn't so interested in that idea.

Verenus drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Verenus off! Verenus jumps back into Black's guard.
Black wants to stand up but Verenus is controlling him.
Lucias Verenus has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verenus tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Mike Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black misses with a combination

and Verenus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Black's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Verenus passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black is trying to stand back up but Verenus is controlling him
Verenus wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.

Verenus seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Black tries to kick Verenus off but Verenus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verenus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Black throws a right hand that Verenus ducks under and follows up with a left that Verenus also avoids with ease.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucias Verenus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misaki Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Suzuki
vs
Evans

170 cm
22
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

176 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Misaki Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Evans swinging wilding here.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Suzuki saw that one coming.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Suzuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suzuki closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Suzuki pushes Evans against the ropes but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Suzuki. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Suzuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misaki Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans throws a hook but Suzuki blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Suzuki shoots in.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.

Suzuki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
Suzuki with good strikes from the mount here!
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suzuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suzuki working Evans over with strikes here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Evans is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Suzuki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suzuki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Suzuki with a couple of short strikes.
Suzuki lands a heavy elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans really wants to buck Suzuki off and get back to his feet.
Suzuki is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Suzuki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Suzuki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Evans holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Suzuki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Suzuki landing shots from mount.
Suzuki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evans?
Suzuki throws some wild stikes that Evans manages to avoid easily.
Evans's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Suzuki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Evans blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans really wants to buck Suzuki off and get back to his feet.
Suzuki cracks Evans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Evans is trying desperately to improve position.
Evans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suzuki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Suzuki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Evans is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Evans holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Suzuki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Suzuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Suzuki lands a nice shot to the head.
Evans takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Evans that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Evans is rocked!
Evans taking shots to the head.
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Suzuki finish him?
Suzuki breaks from Evans's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Suzuki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Evans hang on?
Suzuki unloading with bombs!
Suzuki breaks from Evans's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Suzuki working the ground and pound effectively.
Evans in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Suzuki lands a nice shot to the head.
Suzuki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Suzuki.
Suzuki landing strikes from the mount.
Evans is bucking up trying to escape but Suzuki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Suzuki is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suzuki lands a big shot there that rocks Evans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Suzuki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suzuki with good strikes from the mount here!
Evans wants to try and get back to his feet.
Suzuki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Suzuki.
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Suzuki.
Evans is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
Evans is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Suzuki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Evans is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Evans swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Suzuki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Evans wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Suzuki.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Evans tries to reverse the position but Suzuki maintains control.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suzuki working the ground and pound effectively.
Suzuki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
Suzuki is landing with some decent strikes but Evans is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suzuki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suzuki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Suzuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Suzuki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Suzuki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Suzuki lands a big elbow.
Suzuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Suzuki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suzuki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Suzuki lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Suzuki lands with some strikes.
Suzuki working the ground and pound effectively.
Suzuki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suzuki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Evans looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suzuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suzuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Evans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Suzuki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but Suzuki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Suzuki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suzuki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Evans trying desperately to get to his feet.
Evans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suzuki with shots to the head and body - Evans looks very uncomfortable down there.
Misaki Suzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suzuki with a couple of short strikes.
Suzuki landing punches.
Evans wants to try and get back to his feet.
Suzuki looking to finish Evans with some ground and pound. This is bad for Evans!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Evans really wants to buck Suzuki off and get back to his feet.
Evans is desperately trying to improve his position but Suzuki has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Evans taking shots to the head.
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suzuki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Evans trying desperately to get to his feet.
Suzuki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
Suzuki looking to ground and pound but Evans is blocking nicely.

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.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Suzuki with the ground and pound from mount.
Suzuki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Suzuki lands a big elbow.
Suzuki dominating with strikes here.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Suzuki is landing with some decent strikes but Evans is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suzuki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suzuki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Suzuki postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Evans bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Suzuki and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Misaki Suzuki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

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

Senbude
vs
Kobayashi

176 cm
18
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Senbude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryusho Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Senbude.
Ryusho Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobayashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kobayashi is looking to clinch.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Senbude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kobayashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Senbude tries to avoid it but Kobayashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Senbude to the ground. Senbude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akira Senbude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryusho Kobayashi.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Senbude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Senbude circles away.
Kobayashi looks gassed!

Senbude scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Senbude tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Senbude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Senbude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Senbude is looking to advance position but Kobayashi won't allow it.
Kobayashi is staying active underneath Senbude, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Senbude has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Senbude tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Senbude lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kobayashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Senbude decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kobayashi's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kobayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Senbude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Senbude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Senbude trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Senbude trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Kobayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobayashi keeping full guard, as Senbude tries to pass.

Kobayashi has his foot on Senbude's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Senbude works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senbude missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Kobayashi has an active guard here but Senbude has managed to pass into half guard.
Senbude passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Senbude cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Senbude prevents Kobayashi from getting the reversal.
Kobayashi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Senbude putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kobayashi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kobayashi is pressing down on Senbude's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Senbude trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.

Kobayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kobayashi is looking for a triangle but Senbude pushes his legs off easily.
Kobayashi has momentary wrist control but Senbude slips an elbow through the middle.
Senbude cracks Kobayashi with a solid left hand.

Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Senbude passes into half guard.
It looks like Senbude is going to stand back up.
Senbude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobayashi keeps working.

Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Senbude.
Kobayashi is looking to improve his position.

Senbude is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Senbude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep. Senbude is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Senbude throwing shots but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Kobayashi pushes Senbude off looking to stand but Senbude dives back in and keeps control.
Senbude not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Senbude seems to be looking for submissions.
Senbude wants to stand up but Kobayashi is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kobayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kobayashi has his takedown stuffed

and Senbude counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kobayashi won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Senbude wants to clinch.

Senbude scores with a takedown into Kobayashi's guard.

Kobayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Senbude gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Senbude slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Senbude stands up.
Kobayashi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Senbude counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Senbude lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kobayashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Senbude manages to get himself to full guard.
Kobayashi wants to pass the guard but Senbude is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi won't allow Senbude to sweep him here.
Senbude trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Senbude is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Senbude pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobayashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

Kobayashi decides to pull guard.
Kobayashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Senbude trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.

Kobayashi working for a triangle but Senbude defends it easily.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.
Senbude content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Senbude pushes down on Kobayashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kobayashi tries to get to full guard but Senbude has control of the leg.
Senbude scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kobayashi is not content to let Senbude control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senbude is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Senbude sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobayashi defending well though.

Senbude seems to be working for a kimura but Kobayashi defends the submission attempt.
Kobayashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Senbude lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown by Senbude or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobayashi which made him look bad.

Kobayashi feints and as Senbude raises his hands in defense, Kobayashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Senbude 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.
Senbude wants to stand and escape but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Senbude wants to sweep here but Kobayashi controlling him for the moment.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Senbude tries to get to full guard but Kobayashi has control of the leg.
Kobayashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Senbude misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Senbude wants to get back to full guard.

Senbude looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Senbude tries to roll over but Kobayashi keeps him under control.
Kobayashi drops an elbow to the side of Senbude's head.
Senbude gets full guard.

Senbude looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Senbude scores with a short punch from the bottom.

Senbude is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Senbude keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.
Senbude is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kobayashi is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senbude trying to strike off his back.
Senbude manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kobayashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kobayashi tries to hold on but Senbude pushes him away.
Kobayashi can't escape the position.
Senbude unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Senbude cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Senbude pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kobayashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Senbude working the head and body with strikes.
Senbude throwing shots but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Akira Senbude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Senbude decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Senbude scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Senbude dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Senbude has his takedown stuffed

and Kobayashi counters with a single leg into guard. Senbude didn't expect that.

Kobayashi 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.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kobayashi stopping the sweep attempt from Senbude.
Kobayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senbude swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Senbude manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kobayashi regains half guard.
Senbude working the head and body with strikes.

Senbude is working for a kimura but Kobayashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobayashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senbude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Senbude working over Kobayashi with some ground and pound. Kobayashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Senbude.

Kobayashi actively working from the bottom here.

Senbude stands up out of the half guard.
Kobayashi with a poor takedown

and Senbude counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kobayashi's guard now.
Senbude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobayashi is keeping the position for now.

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

Senbude 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.
Senbude advances position into side control!
Kobayashi tries to buck Senbude off but Senbude is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senbude misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep.

Senbude stands up and beckons Kobayashi to his feet.

Kobayashi instigates a clinch.
Kobayashi managing to block the knees to the body from Senbude.

Kobayashi drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Senbude loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kobayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Senbude gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Senbude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobayashi is keeping the position for now.
Kobayashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Senbude wants to stand but Kobayashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Senbude avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kobayashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Senbude advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi won't allow Senbude to pass to mount.

Senbude is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kobayashi is just riding it out for now. Senbude eventually gives up the hold.
Kobayashi wants to improve his position but Senbude is controlling well.
Ryusho Kobayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Senbude throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Senbude drops an elbow to the side of Kobayashi's head.

Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Senbude prevents Kobayashi from improving his position.
Kobayashi is staying active underneath Senbude, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Senbude closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kobayashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Senbude off and has taken his back!
Senbude rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kobayashi is tying to control. Senbude wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kobayashi is working for a kimura but Senbude is defending it quite comfortably.
Kobayashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Senbude is looking for a sweep. Kobayashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kobayashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Senbude knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Senbude gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Senbude wants to stand and escape but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Kobayashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Senbude circles away easily

and Senbude counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Senbude works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Senbude showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Senbude, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Senbude!

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 Boakao Por Uchida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Por Uchida
vs
Gauthier

182 cm
21
173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boakao Por Uchida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthier fails to land the takedown.
Por Uchida looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gauthier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boakao Por Uchida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Por Uchida drives through and clinches with Gauthier against the ropes.

Gauthier ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gauthier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Gauthier had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Por Uchida is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gauthier Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Por Uchida's back instead.

Gauthier tightening his grip on Por Uchida, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Gauthier is looking for the choke from the back position but Por Uchida is controlling his hands well.

Gauthier has his arm under Por Uchida's chin here. Game over son! Gauthier squeezes tightly and Por Uchida is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kim Gauthier!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Masiina
vs
Murasa

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

180 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Random Name Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoja Masiina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akaki Murasa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masiina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murasa circles away.
Murasa throws a sloppy head kick and Masiina moves out of range easily.
Masiina is looking to clinch but Murasa is avoiding it.
Murasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masiina swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Murasa moves into the clinch successfully.
Masiina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Murasa wants to stall.
Masiina fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murasa.
Masiina is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murasa.
Murasa stalling the fight.
Murasa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murasa lands an elbow inside that Masiina shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murasa.
Masiina has had enough of the clinch but Murasa keeps him there for the moment.
Murasa throws an elbow but it misses.
Murasa lands an elbow that stopped Masiina in his tracks for a moment.

Masiina works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Murasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masiina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masiina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masiina trying to control the position from guard on top but Murasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masiina wants to get up but he can't break Murasa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Masiina wants to control from the top but Murasa keeps moving.
Masiina won't allow Murasa to sweep him here.
Masiina trying to control the position from guard on top but Murasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murasa working for a triangle but Masiina defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murasa working for a triangle but Masiina defends it easily.
Murasa keeping moving, preventing Masiina from controlling successfully.
Masiina connects with a couple of short punches.
Masiina looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murasa 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Masiina tries to stand but Murasa is controlling from the bottom.

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

Masiina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masiina taking a break here but Murasa is having none of it and regains half guard.
Murasa is not content to let Masiina control the position.
Masiina tries to stand but can't do so whilst Murasa controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masiina wants to get back to his feet.

Murasa actively working from the bottom here.
Murasa manages to get to full guard.
Murasa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masiina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akaki Murasa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Masiina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murasa is fending him off so far but Masiina persists. Nope, Murasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Murasa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masiina misses with a takedown attempt - Murasa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyoja Masiina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murasa connects with a solid leg kick.
Murasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masiina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Masiina forces Murasa back against the ropes and clinches.
Masiina misses with a knee strike.
Murasa tries to stall but Masiina uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Masiina takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masiina blocks an elbow strike from Murasa.
Masiina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murasa is keeping busy.
Murasa throws an elbow but it misses.
Murasa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masiina tries to stall but Murasa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murasa keeps control of Masiina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masiina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murasa prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoja Masiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiina blocks the elbow strike.
Murasa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murasa throws an elbow that misses.
Masiina avoiding damage as Murasa throws knees to the body.
Murasa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masiina tries to pull guard but Murasa won't allow it.
Masiina fails to pull guard.
Masiina takes an elbow to the temple.
Murasa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murasa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masiina takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murasa throws an elbow but it misses.
Murasa misses with an elbow strike.
Masiina stalling in the clinch but Murasa improves position.
Murasa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masiina takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murasa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murasa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murasa lands an elbow inside that Masiina shrugs off.
Masiina is trying to break the clinch but Murasa has him pressed against the ropes.
Murasa trying to stall but Masiina improves his position.
Nice elbow from Murasa.
Masiina pushes Murasa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masiina is trying to maintain a safe position but Murasa gets an underhook and turns Masiina into the ropes.
Masiina dodges an elbow strike from Murasa.
Murasa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masiina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murasa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Masiina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Masiina tries for a takedown but Murasa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murasa tries to clinch

and Masiina decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murasa's guard.
Masiina throwing strikes from guard but Murasa blocks nicely.
Masiina works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Masiina is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Murasa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murasa wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murasa manages to get to full guard.

Murasa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Masiina is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Murasa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Masiina's back instead.
Masiina wants to escape the position.

Murasa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Masiina trying to control the position but Murasa manages to sink in the hooks.

Murasa looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murasa looking to break Masiina's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Masiina remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Murasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Masiina is trying to get back to his feet but Murasa has full control of the position and if anything, Masiina has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Masiina's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Masiina trying to control the position but Murasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Masiina wants to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Masiina showing good submission defense here.
Akaki Murasa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masiina rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akaki Murasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Murasa gets caught flat footed, as Masiina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murasa is on top in guard.
Murasa trying to control but Masiina is working from the bottom.
Murasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masiina is keeping the position for now.
Murasa advances to half guard.
Masiina is trying to get back to full guard.

Murasa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masiina defends it well.
Masiina tries to get to full guard but Murasa has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murasa is pressing down on Masiina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masiina is holding on for now.

Murasa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Masiina avoids the head kick by Murasa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Masiina closes the distance and clinches.
Masiina is trying to break the clinch but Murasa has him pressed against the ropes.
Murasa slows down the pace here.
Murasa blocks the elbow strike.

Masiina gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Masiina is trying to control the action in half guard but Murasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Murasa actively working from the bottom here.
Masiina works his way into full mount!
Murasa is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiina thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Murasa is trying to escape the mount.
Murasa wants to hold on but Masiina pushes him away.
Masiina with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Murasa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murasa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Masiina tries to stand but can't do so whilst Murasa controls his leg.
Murasa is looking for a sweep. Masiina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murasa taking some punishment here, with Masiina in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Masiina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Masiina's back!

Murasa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Masiina has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Masiina trying to control the position but Murasa manages to sink in the hooks.

Murasa is looking for the choke from the back position but Masiina is controlling his hands well.
Masiina tries to escape but Murasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Murasa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Masiina is defending well though. Murasa let's go of the attempt for now.

Masiina preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murasa.
Lyoja Masiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Murasa looking for the choke but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akaki Murasa!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Verdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Mizakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizakota has chosen Hero's Come Back!! by nobodyknows┼ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kazuo Mizakota was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Verdek
vs
Mizakota

167 cm
22
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
161 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sven Verdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Mizakota!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizakota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verdek could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice defenses there by Verdek.
Mizakota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mizakota.
Mizakota pushes Verdek away with a front kick.

Verdek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Verdek showed some decent athleticism there.
Mizakota regains full guard. Nicely done.

Mizakota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verdek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mizakota 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.
Verdek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mizakota keeping moving, preventing Verdek from controlling successfully.

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

Mizakota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdek pushes down on Mizakota's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mizakota tries to get to full guard but Verdek has control of the leg.

Verdek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mizakota is just riding it out for now. Verdek eventually gives up the hold.
Mizakota wants to improve his position but Verdek is controlling well.

Mizakota looking for submissions off his back.
Mizakota has hold of Verdek's hands but Verdek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Verdek is working for a kimura but Mizakota is defending it quite comfortably.
Mizakota wants to improve his position but Verdek is controlling 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.
Verdek wants to free his trapped foot but Mizakota is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mizakota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mizakota wants to get back to full guard.
Mizakota looks gassed!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mizakota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verdek's calf.

Verdek shoots in and bounces Mizakota off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

Mizakota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Verdek stands up over Mizakota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Mizakota working for submissions but it's allowed Verdek to get to half guard.

Verdek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mizakota tries to roll over but Verdek keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Verdek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mizakota defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mizakota missing with punches from the bottom.

Verdek wants to work for an arm triangle but Mizakota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mizakota is looking to improve his position.
Mizakota gets full guard.
Mizakota trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mizakota striking from the bottom.

Mizakota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verdek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mizakota wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Mizakota had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Verdek is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mizakota Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Verdek's back instead.
Mizakota connects with a big shot to the side of Verdek's head.

Verdek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Mizakota working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Verdek is doing well to defend. Mizakota seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Verdek is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Mizakota!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koji Kenjahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senshi Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenjahara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Roll wit Uz by Thai. Koji Kenjahara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kenjahara
vs
Nagasaki

161 cm
18
135 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Extremely Crazy MMA gear
Fighters Edge Nutrition and Supplements

Dark Storm Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koji Kenjahara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senshi Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kenjahara drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kenjahara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nagasaki dives on top into guard.

Kenjahara looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenjahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenjahara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Kenjahara blocks nicely.
Nagasaki won't allow Kenjahara to sweep him here.
Nagasaki passes into half guard.

Nagasaki seems to be working for a kimura but Kenjahara defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kenjahara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjahara wants to sweep but no luck.

Kenjahara has his feet on Nagasaki's thighs here. He's pushed Nagasaki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nagasaki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koji Kenjahara!
Koji Kenjahara retains his bantamweight title!