QUAKE PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vahaber
vs
Jones

190 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ara Vahaber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Vahaber gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vahaber wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Vahaber is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vahaber is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vahaber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vahaber postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.

Jones is rocked!
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Vahaber finish him?
Vahaber passes to full mount!
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones is controlling an arm, preventing Vahaber from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
BOOM! Vahaber connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vahaber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vahaber working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Vahaber's attempts to control the action.
Jones swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jones tries to improve his position but Vahaber has taken his back! Vahaber has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vahaber Pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ara Vahaber!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Aukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konoe Boganzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boganzi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CkY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aukko
vs
Boganzi

198 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Per Aukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konoe Boganzi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Aukko misses.

Boganzi gets the takedown into side control.
Aukko taking punishment in the form of punches.

Boganzi swings around for an armbar but Aukko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boganzi's guard.
Boganzi is trying to control the position but Aukko postures up.

Boganzi looking for a guillotine here but Aukko defends easily.

Boganzi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aukko has passed into half guard!
Boganzi looks gassed!
Boganzi wants to control but Aukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boganzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boganzi trying to control but Aukko postures up.
Aukko prevents Boganzi from improving his position.
Aukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boganzi keeps working.
Aukko wants to stand but Boganzi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boganzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boganzi.
Boganzi trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boganzi.
Aukko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boganzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boganzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boganzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aukko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boganzi. Boganzi obviously looking to wear him down.

Boganzi gets a takedown into half guard.
Boganzi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boganzi working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boganzi is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boganzi is controlling the pace.

Boganzi decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aukko misses with an uppercut.
Boganzi misses with a takedown attempt - Aukko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Per Aukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konoe Boganzi.
Boganzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Boganzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boganzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aukko tries to kick Boganzi off but Boganzi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boganzi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aukko's head.
Boganzi is tying to control. Aukko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Boganzi is trying to work for a kimura but Aukko is defending well.
Boganzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aukko is refusing to be controlled, as Boganzi sits in half guard.
Aukko tries to roll over but Boganzi keeps him under control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Aukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Boganzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Konoe Boganzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boganzi gets the takedown into side control.

Boganzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aukko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boganzi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aukko!

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Boganzi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aukko has worked his arm free - good work by Aukko!
Aukko is trying to control Boganzi's posture but Boganzi avoids it.
Boganzi controlling from side mount.
Boganzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aukko keeps working.
Boganzi tries to advance to mount but Aukko denies him.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Boganzi decides to stand back up. Boganzi steps back and let's Aukko get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Boganzi both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Per Aukko has been cut.

Boganzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boganzi lands in his opponent's guard.
Boganzi trying to control but Aukko is working from the bottom.
Boganzi looking to sit in guard and control but Aukko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boganzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boganzi being controlled here, momentarily.
Aukko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Boganzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aukko passes into side control.
Boganzi is trying to improve his position.
Boganzi struggling a bit here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boganzi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aukko is controlling him well.
Boganzi regains half guard.
Aukko blocks the strikes from Boganzi.
Boganzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aukko in particular looking to stall.
Aukko prevents Boganzi from improving his position.
Aukko works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konoe Boganzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Per Aukko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aukko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boganzi.
Boganzi shoots in and drives through. Aukko sprawls well.
Aukko swinging wilding here.
Aukko throws a shot from downtown. Boganzi moves away and avoids it.
Aukko misses with a leg kick.
Boganzi scoring well with a low kick there.
Boganzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aukko counters with a big head kick but Boganzi shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boganzi.
Boganzi stuffs the takedown.

Boganzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aukko, pushing him back against the cage.
Boganzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aukko has him pressed against the cage.
Aukko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aukko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boganzi wants to get back to striking at distance but Aukko won't allow it.
Boganzi stalling in the clinch but Aukko improves position.
Boganzi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Per Aukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konoe Boganzi.

Aukko pulls Boganzi into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boganzi postures up in Aukko's guard and throws a big left but Aukko blocks it.
Boganzi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boganzi advances to half guard.
Boganzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aukko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Boganzi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Aukko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Konoe Boganzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Awekome Doji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bell
vs
Doji

204 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adrian Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Awekome Doji!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doji closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doji in side control lands a decent elbow.
Doji lands a nice forearm strike.

It looks like Adrian Bell has been cut.
Doji tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Doji working the ground and pound.

Adrian Bell's cut is getting worse.
Doji controlling the position from side mount.
Doji prevents Bell from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doji should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Doji takes a little break here. Bell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Doji working the ground and pound from side control.
Doji cracks Bell with a big right hand but Bell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Adrian Bell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Doji creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Doji scores with punches from side control.

Bell is rocked!

Jeez, Adrian Bell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adrian Bell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Awekome Doji!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamil Figg Hoblyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Figg Hoblyn
vs
McDowell

213 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tamil Figg Hoblyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie McDowell!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDowell forces Figg Hoblyn back against the cage and clinches.
Figg Hoblyn wants a takedown but no success here.
McDowell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Figg Hoblyn manages to break the clinch.

McDowell tries to keep at a distance but Figg Hoblyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDowell missing with knees to the body.
McDowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDowell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Tamil Figg Hoblyn has been cut.
McDowell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Figg Hoblyn.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDowell.
Figg Hoblyn fails to pull guard.
Figg Hoblyn stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDowell throws an elbow but misses.
McDowell misses with an elbow over the top.
McDowell tries to score a body lock takedown but Figg Hoblyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Figg Hoblyn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDowell can't fight it off and eventually Figg Hoblyn manages to take the fight to the floor. McDowell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDowell is trying to control the position but Figg Hoblyn postures up.

McDowell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figg Hoblyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figg Hoblyn stopping the sweep attempt from McDowell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDowell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

McDowell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDowell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figg Hoblyn is one step ahead there.
McDowell looks gassed!
Figg Hoblyn trying to control the position from guard on top but McDowell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figg Hoblyn preventing the sweep.
Figg Hoblyn trying to control but McDowell is working from the bottom.
Figg Hoblyn looking to pass the guard.
Figg Hoblyn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.

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

and Figg Hoblyn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figg Hoblyn.
McDowell can't get the takedown.
Figg Hoblyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Figg Hoblyn jumps guard.
Figg Hoblyn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Figg Hoblyn wants to sweep here but McDowell controlling him for the moment.
McDowell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDowell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figg Hoblyn is keeping the position for now.
McDowell stopping the sweep attempt from Figg Hoblyn.
Figg Hoblyn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn keeping moving, preventing McDowell from controlling successfully.
McDowell pushes down on Figg Hoblyn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDowell winds up and cracks Figg Hoblyn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

McDowell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDowell is thwarting Figg Hoblyn's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDowell winds up and cracks Figg Hoblyn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDowell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDowell wants to take a breather but Figg Hoblyn is having none of it.
McDowell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDowell thows a huge punch but Figg Hoblyn dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDowell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDowell connects with a nice short shot to Figg Hoblyn's temple.
McDowell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDowell working over Figg Hoblyn with some ground and pound. Figg Hoblyn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Figg Hoblyn wants to control but McDowell is keeping busy.

McDowell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDowell winds up and cracks Figg Hoblyn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Figg Hoblyn tries to roll over but McDowell keeps him under control.
Figg Hoblyn manages to get to full guard.
Figg Hoblyn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDowell scoring with some ground and pound.
Figg Hoblyn wants to get back to his feet but McDowell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDowell won't allow Figg Hoblyn to sweep him here.
McDowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Figg Hoblyn throws a couple of heel strikes.
McDowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Figg Hoblyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Figg Hoblyn closes the distance but McDowell moves to the side

and McDowell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figg Hoblyn is trying to control but can't.
McDowell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn wants to improve his position but McDowell is controlling well.
Figg Hoblyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Figg Hoblyn is refusing to be controlled, as McDowell sits in half guard.
McDowell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

McDowell is trying to work for a kimura but Figg Hoblyn is defending well.
Figg Hoblyn moves into full guard.
McDowell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Figg Hoblyn is trying to control the position but McDowell postures up.
Figg Hoblyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn seems keen to control McDowell's posture.
Figg Hoblyn trying to control the position.
Figg Hoblyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Figg Hoblyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Figg Hoblyn working McDowell over with strikes.
Figg Hoblyn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDowell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Figg Hoblyn stands up and beckons McDowell to join him on the feet.
McDowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Figg Hoblyn with a poor takedown

and McDowell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDowell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamil Figg Hoblyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figg Hoblyn jumps guard but McDowell stands there with Figg Hoblyn around his waist. Figg Hoblyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Figg Hoblyn.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Figg Hoblyn.
Figg Hoblyn misses with a knee strike.

Figg Hoblyn successfully pulls guard.
Figg Hoblyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Figg Hoblyn, not yet.
McDowell stops Figg Hoblyn from standing up.
Figg Hoblyn is trying to control the position but McDowell postures up.
McDowell prevents Figg Hoblyn from getting back to his feet.
Figg Hoblyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDowell's guard.
McDowell being controlled here, momentarily.
McDowell keeping moving, preventing Figg Hoblyn from controlling successfully.

McDowell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Figg Hoblyn stacks McDowell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Figg Hoblyn!
McDowell trying his best to control but Figg Hoblyn has mounted him.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDowell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Figg Hoblyn fails to move to back control.
BOOM! Figg Hoblyn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Figg Hoblyn manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDowell to take his back!
Figg Hoblyn doesn't have the hooks in and McDowell manages to turn into his guard.
Figg Hoblyn keeping moving, preventing McDowell from controlling successfully.
McDowell slips nicely into half guard.
McDowell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie McDowell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tamil Figg Hoblyn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McDowell tries to clinch but Figg Hoblyn is having none of it.
McDowell closes the distance looking to clinch

and Figg Hoblyn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Figg Hoblyn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McDowell regains guard.
Figg Hoblyn preventing the sweep.
Figg Hoblyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figg Hoblyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figg Hoblyn stands and throws McDowell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDowell has control of an arm but Figg Hoblyn manages to advance to Figg Hoblyn's back!
Figg Hoblyn tries to get the hooks in deep but McDowell pushed the leg off.
Figg Hoblyn is really struggling to control McDowell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDowell is breathing heavily.
McDowell trying to control the hands but Figg Hoblyn breaks the grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy McDowell right now.
Figg Hoblyn connects with a big shot to the side of McDowell's head.

Figg Hoblyn is looking for the choke from the back position but McDowell is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy McDowell right now.
Figg Hoblyn biding his time, looking for the opening.

Figg Hoblyn is persistently looking for the submission but McDowell is defending it well.
McDowell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Figg Hoblyn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Figg Hoblyn landing strikes from the mount.
Figg Hoblyn wants to control the pace but McDowell is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Figg Hoblyn wants to finish this one by submission but McDowell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Figg Hoblyn.
McDowell tries to hold on but Figg Hoblyn pushes him away.
Figg Hoblyn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Figg Hoblyn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Figg Hoblyn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tamil Figg Hoblyn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McDowell closes the distance but Figg Hoblyn moves to the side

and Figg Hoblyn counters with a single leg into guard. McDowell didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDowell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDowell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Figg Hoblyn is holding on to half guard well.

Figg Hoblyn pushes McDowell off and gets back to his feet.
Figg Hoblyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from McDowell finds it's target.
McDowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Figg Hoblyn tries to clinch up.
Figg Hoblyn misses with a takedown attempt - McDowell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDowell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDowell tries to clinch up

and Figg Hoblyn counters by moving into the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on McDowell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDowell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Figg Hoblyn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

McDowell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Figg Hoblyn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDowell connects with a big shot to the side of Figg Hoblyn's head.

Figg Hoblyn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
McDowell has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Figg Hoblyn.
McDowell avoiding Figg Hoblyn 's attempts to control his hands.
McDowell missing with strikes.
Figg Hoblyn just trying to survive but McDowell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tamil Figg Hoblyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDowell loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Figg Hoblyn hold on?
Figg Hoblyn can't escape the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDowell not allowing Figg Hoblyn to control his hands.
McDowell lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Tamil Figg Hoblyn's cut is getting worse.
McDowell tries to keep control of the position but Figg Hoblyn is staying busy.
McDowell controlling well, preventing Figg Hoblyn from escaping the position.
Figg Hoblyn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDowell wants to control the pace but Figg Hoblyn is squirming around nicely.
Figg Hoblyn is looking to get to half guard.
McDowell controlling his opponent.
McDowell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Figg Hoblyn looks a forlorn figure.

Tamil Figg Hoblyn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tamil Figg Hoblyn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronnie McDowell!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Taylor
vs
Hill

198 cm
22
292 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Hill!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Hill wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Taylor passes into half guard.
Taylor wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Hill is having none of it.
Taylor is pressing down on Hill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hill is holding on for now.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taylor stands up from Hill's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hill scores with a nice right hand.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hill defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Hill pushes Taylor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taylor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hill is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hill gets back to full guard.

Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor pushes down on Hill's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.
Hill wants to sweep but Taylor has passed to side control!
Hill pushes Taylor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taylor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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

Hill stands up from half guard.
Hill throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Taylor colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hill as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Taylor is left battered and dazed whilst Hill and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Hill!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Somebodies Going Get Hit- 3 6 Mafia. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Strife
vs
Sanchez

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strife striking off his back but it's not causing Sanchez any problems.
Sanchez won't allow Strife to get back to his feet.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strife is keeping the position for now.
Strife is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Strife keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strife keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strife gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Strife fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Strife.
Strife can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strife knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Strife is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strife does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez moves nicely into side control.
Strife wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Strife is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strife is trying to get back to his feet.

Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strife knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Strife is looking to get back to his feet here but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Strife's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strife defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Strife tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Strife is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sanchez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Strife is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Sanchez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dizdar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Siva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Siva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dizdar
vs
Siva

201 cm
22
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Dizdar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Siva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dizdar shoots in for a takedown but Siva shows good takedown defense.
Siva moves in looking to clinch but Dizdar pushes him off.
Dizdar throws and low kick but Siva moves out of range easily.
Siva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Siva clinches with his opponent.

Siva manages to break the clinch.

Siva rushes Dizdar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dizdar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Siva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dizdar stops a takedown attempt from Siva.
Siva controlling the action here for a moment.

Siva breaks from the clinch.

Siva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dizdar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siva dives on top into guard.
Siva wants to stand but Dizdar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siva preventing the sweep.

Siva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dizdar, up you get!
Siva throws a series of strikes that have Dizdar backpedaling.
Siva looks gassed!
Dizdar tries for a takedown but Siva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dizdar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dizdar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dizdar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Siva gets back to full guard.
Dizdar trying to control the position from guard on top but Siva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar lands a couple of elbows.
Siva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dizdar regains half guard.
Dizdar trying to control but Siva postures up.
Siva prevents Dizdar from standing back up.
Dizdar tries to roll over but Siva keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dizdar keeping control of the position.
Dizdar moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar is pulling down on Siva's head. It's preventing any offense from Siva, at least for the moment.

Dizdar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Siva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dizdar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Siva's back instead.
Dizdar lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dizdar.
Dizdar controls the action.
Dizdar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dizdar doesn't have the hooks in and Siva manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar is trying to control the position but Siva postures up.
Siva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dizdar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siva wants to pass the guard but Dizdar is keeping the position.
Dizdar striking from the bottom here.

Dizdar is looking for a triangle but Siva pushes his legs off easily.
Dizdar keeping moving, preventing Siva from controlling successfully.
Dizdar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siva manages to get himself to full guard.
Siva has his hands on Dizdar's head, controlling the position.
Siva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dizdar's guard.
Siva is looking to stand up but Dizdar won't let him.
Siva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Siva pushing down on Dizdar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Siva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
I looks like Siva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Siva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dizdar keeps working.
Dizdar wants to get back to full guard.
Dizdar tries to kick Siva off but Siva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Siva moves nicely into side control.
Dizdar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar sneaks back into half guard.
Dizdar is trying to get back to full guard.
Siva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dizdar is working hard here to advance position.
Dizdar manages to get to full guard.
Dizdar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's eight 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.
Siva won't allow Dizdar to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dizdar misses with a double jab

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

Siva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dizdar is trying to control the position but Siva postures up.

Siva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dizdar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siva counters with a one-two to the body.
Dizdar throws a nice looking combination but Siva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dizdar circles away from the clinch attempt.

Dizdar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Siva tries to kick Dizdar off but Dizdar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Dizdar is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Siva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dizdar throwing shots but Siva is blocking nicely.
Siva wants to get back to his feet.
Siva is holding on to half guard well.
Dizdar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siva's head.
Dizdar is trying to control the action in half guard but Siva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dizdar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siva defending well though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dizdar moves out of range as Siva strikes.

Siva instigates a clinch.

Siva breaks the clinch.
Siva throws a big shot that misses.
Dizdar circles away from the clinch attempt.

Dizdar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Dizdar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No joy there for Dizdar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dizdar swats away the attempt to clinch by Siva.

Siva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Siva prevents Dizdar from standing back up.

Siva decides to stand and escape the position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dizdar misses with a takedown

and Siva counters with a single leg into guard. Dizdar didn't expect that.
Dizdar keeping full guard, as Siva tries to pass.
Dizdar striking from the bottom.
Siva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dizdar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dizdar is trying to control the position but Siva postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Siva gets to his feet - Dizdar follows without any prompting.

Dizdar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Siva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dizdar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Siva tries to escape but Dizdar is in control.
Dizdar trying to control the action but Siva is working from the bottom.
Siva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Siva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dizdar wants to get back to full guard.

Siva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dizdar is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Siva decides to stand and escape the position.

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

Siva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dizdar is looking to escape.
Dizdar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Siva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Siva is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Siva avoids the attempt from Dizdar to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar is trying to escape the mount.
Dizdar tries to hold on but Siva postures up.
Dizdar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dizdar tries to lock up and control but Siva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dizdar tries to control the position but Siva now has his back.
Dizdar tries to break free.
Dizdar breaks Siva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dizdar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dizdar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Siva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Siva breaks the clinch.
Dizdar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siva counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dizdar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dizdar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dizdar swats away the attempt to clinch by Siva.
Siva misses the shot to the body.

Siva gets the takedown into side control.
Dizdar can't do much from the bottom here.
Dizdar is looking for a sweep.

Siva decides to stand back up.
Siva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dizdar swats away the attempt to clinch by Siva.

Siva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dizdar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siva's guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar wants to pass the guard but Siva is keeping the position.
Siva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dizdar is controlling him.
Dizdar wants to pass the guard but Siva is keeping the position.
Siva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Siva working a defensive guard here.
Dizdar controlling from the top position.
Siva keeping moving, preventing Dizdar from controlling successfully.
Dizdar tries to free his leg and advance position but Siva is retaining full guard.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dizdar tries for a takedown but Siva circles away easily

and Siva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dizdar won't be happy with that.

Siva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dizdar scores with a decent looking hook.
Siva looks to score with a jab to the body but Dizdar is just out of range.
Dizdar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Siva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Dizdar is predictable there
and Siva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dizdar shoots in but Siva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dizdar misses with a takedown attempt
and Siva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dizdar cracks Siva with an open hand slap.

Dizdar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wanderlei Siva has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dizdar is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Siva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siva pushes Dizdar off looking to stand but Dizdar dives back in and keeps control.

Dizdar seems to be looking for submissions.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar trying to control the action but Siva is working from the bottom.
Dizdar is stalling here. Siva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dizdar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Siva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dizdar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dizdar is trying to control but can't.
Siva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dizdar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dizdar.
Siva won't allow Dizdar to sweep him here.
Siva pushing down on Dizdar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar is pressing down on Siva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dizdar looking for a sweep. Not yet Dizdar, not yet.
Siva wanted to stand there but Dizdar had control of the position.
Dizdar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dizdar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dizdar looking for a sweep. Not yet Dizdar, not yet.
Dizdar is trying to keep Siva in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Siva throws a hook but Dizdar avoids it easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siva moves forwards but Dizdar connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Dizdar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Siva holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Siva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dizdar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dizdar is looking to take a break and control but Siva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dizdar's best efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siva is looking to escape.
Dizdar trying to mount his opponent but Siva defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Siva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Dizdar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Siva counters with a nice body kick.

Siva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dizdar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dizdar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dizdar won't allow Siva to sweep him here.
Dizdar advances to half guard.
Dizdar trying to control the pace.
Siva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siva is pressing down on Dizdar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siva wants to stand and escape but Dizdar is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siva keeping moving, preventing Dizdar from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dizdar postures up.
Dizdar trying to control but Siva is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Siva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dizdar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dizdar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siva counters with a thumping low kick.
Dizdar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Siva.
Dizdar with a poor takedown
and Siva counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dizdar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dizdar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Siva trying to get back to full guard but Dizdar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dizdar trying to control but Siva is having none of it.
Siva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Siva can't escape the position.
Dizdar looking to control but Siva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siva is looking to control Dizdar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siva avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar wants to take a breather but Siva is having none of it.
Dizdar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Siva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dizdar is stalling here. Siva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dizdar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Siva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dizdar sneaks back into half guard.
Dizdar wants to get back to his feet.

Dizdar kicks Siva off and gets back to his feet.

Dizdar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Siva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dizdar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dizdar passes Siva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dizdar is looking to advance position but Siva won't allow it.
Dizdar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Siva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Siva wants to clinch.
Ivan Dizdar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dizdar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters circling a little - Siva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dizdar closes the distance and clinches up with Siva, looking for a takedown. Dizdar pushes Siva against the cage but Siva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Dizdar feints and as Siva raises his hands in defense, Dizdar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Dizdar chips away with some ground and pound.

Dizdar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dizdar.
Siva throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

Dizdar decides to stand back up.
Dizdar works over Siva's head and body with a nice combination.
Siva fails to land with a series of punches.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Siva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dizdar trying to control but Siva is working from the bottom.
Siva wants to get back to his feet but Dizdar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Siva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dizdar being controlled here momentarily.
Siva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Siva pushes Dizdar off and gets back to his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siva tries to clinch up but Dizdar circles away and keeps his distance.
Dizdar stuffs the takedown.
Dizdar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dizdar keeps the fight on the outside.

Siva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siva taking a breather.

Siva breaks from the clinch.
Dizdar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dizdar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Siva - the referee stops the clock and Dizdar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Siva. Dizdar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dizdar keeps the fight on the outside.
Siva scores with a jab.

Siva gets caught flat footed, as Dizdar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dizdar advances position into side control!
Dizdar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dizdar lands an elbow.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Dizdar swings around for an armbar but Siva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dizdar's guard.

Dizdar wriggles free and stands up.
Siva scores with a nice body kick.
Dizdar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dizdar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Siva counters with a good, hard body kick but Dizdar shrugs it off.
Dizdar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Siva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Siva.
Dizdar is trying to keep Siva in close.

Dizdar looking for a guillotine here but Siva defends easily.
Siva stays in close to Dizdar's body and controls the position.

Siva stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dizdar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Siva. Siva obviously looking to wear him down.

Dizdar feints and as Siva raises his hands in defense, Dizdar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dizdar prevents Siva from getting back to his feet.
Dizdar looking to sit in guard and control but Siva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dizdar pushes Siva off and gets back to his feet.

Dizdar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dizdar trying to control but Siva is working from the bottom.
Dizdar wants to pass the guard but Siva is keeping the position.
Dizdar throws and elbow that misses. Siva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dizdar's guard. Nice move by Siva!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dizdar working a defensive guard here.
Dizdar looking for a sweep. Not yet Dizdar, not yet.
Dizdar is trying to control the position but Siva postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dizdar is on top in guard.
Dizdar working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siva holds on and takes a little breather.
Dizdar advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dizdar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dizdar working the ground and pound but Siva is defending the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dizdar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dizdar 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Wanderlei Siva!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Wanderlei Siva!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight as a draw!

Wanderlei Siva wins by majority decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobbo Sappo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josef Peters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sappo
vs
Peters

196 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Improved boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobbo Sappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josef Peters!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sappo misses with a takedown attempt - Peters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sappo wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Peters as Sappo shoots in.
Sappo connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Josef Peters has been cut.

Peters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sappo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peters is working away from the top position though.
Peters tries to stand and escape but Sappo is controlling the position.
Peters is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sappo strikes from the bottom but Peters passes into mount!
Sappo is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters wants to control the pace but Sappo is squirming around nicely.
Sappo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters controlling from the full mount.
Sappo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sappo is working to get back to half guard.
Peters trying to control but Sappo is having none of it.
Sappo is looking to improve his position but Peters isn't that keen on the idea.
Sappo is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters wants to control the pace but Sappo is squirming around nicely.
Sappo working to try and regain half guard.
Sappo is working hard here to advance position.
Peters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sappo is looking to escape.
Sappo is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peters tries to control but Sappo wriggling away.
Sappo regains half guard.
Sappo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Peters jumps into side control!
Sappo tries to buck Peters off but Peters is having none of it.
Peters controls the position.
Sappo is looking to reverse the position.
Sappo manages to get back to half guard.
Sappo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sappo wants to improve his position but instead Peters has moved into half guard.
Sappo has a hand on Peters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Peters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sappo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peters trying to control but Sappo is having none of it.
Sappo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sappo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sappo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peters prevents Sappo from getting the reversal.
Peters trying to control but Sappo is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sappo tries to lock up and control but Peters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sappo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peters controlling his opponent.
Sappo tries to hold on but Peters pushes him away.
Sappo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sappo trying to move into half guard but instead Peters has managed to sweep!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Peters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sappo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peters.
Sappo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Sappo looking to isolate an arm here. Peters doesn't see it coming and as Sappo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sappo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobbo Sappo!