COURAGE MWGP 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Trotoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Pantera - I'm Broken. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jung
vs
Trotoz

191 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Firebird Designs

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Trotoz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung works over Trotoz's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Steve Trotoz has been cut.
Trotoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jung fails to land with a series of punches.
Trotoz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trotoz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jung's hands.
Jung lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Trotoz sprawling to the canvas. Jung follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Trotoz hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trotoz won't allow Jung to pass to mount.
Trotoz looks like he's trying to stand up.

Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jung wants to stand up but Trotoz has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trotoz is just riding it out for now. Jung eventually gives up the hold.
Jung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trotoz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jung trying to control the action but Trotoz is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trotoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jung swivels and escapes.
Trotoz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trotoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jung but Jung pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jung throws a right hand that Trotoz ducks under and follows up with a left that Trotoz also avoids with ease.
Lee Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung looks to clinch

and Trotoz counters with a takedown into side control.
Jung is not content to let Trotoz control the position.
Trotoz looks gassed!
Trotoz gets to mount! Jung was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is squirming around, avoiding Trotoz's attempts to control the action.
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.
Jung wants to control but Trotoz is having none of it.
Jung is looking to improve his position but Trotoz isn't that keen on the idea.
Trotoz controlling from the full mount.

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.
Jung gets back to half guard.
Trotoz wants to stand up but Jung is controlling the position.
Trotoz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung trying to control from the bottom.

Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Jung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Trotoz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Jung bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jung looking to control but instead Trotoz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jung tries to stand and escape but Trotoz is controlling the position.
Jung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trotoz wants to control but Jung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trotoz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jung uses his free foot to push down on Trotoz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trotoz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jung swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Trotoz is now in Jung's guard. A big mistake from Jung there, giving up the dominant position!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung wants to stand but Trotoz is controlling the position.
Jung wants to sweep but no luck.
Jung is trying to keep Trotoz in close.
Jung has a closed guard, preventing Trotoz from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jung pulls Trotoz in close to prevent any damage.
Trotoz wants to stand but Jung has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Jung wriggles free and stands up.
Jung throws a left and a right that both miss

and Trotoz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trotoz wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Jung punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
Jung trying to hold on to Trotoz's head to control him but Trotoz postures up.
Jung tries to kick Trotoz off in order to stand up. Trotoz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Trotoz tries to move to mount but Jung blocks the move with his legs.

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

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.
Trotoz misses with the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt
and Trotoz counters with a low kick, right behind Jung 's knee.
Jung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Trotoz as Jung shoots in.
Jung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trotoz throws a push kick but Jung slaps the foot to one side.
Jung looks to clinch

and Trotoz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jung's guard now.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Trotoz from controlling successfully.
Trotoz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Trotoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Trotoz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Trotoz clinches.

Trotoz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jung wants to clinch but Trotoz slips to the side

and Trotoz counters with a takedown into side control.
Jung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trotoz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trotoz with the ground and pound but Jung regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jung is trying to control but Trotoz manages to pass to mount!
Trotoz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jung tries to lock up and control but Trotoz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jung slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotoz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trotoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jung is looking to control Trotoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jung avoid being mounted?
Jung controlling the position for now.
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trotoz is working away from the top position though.
Trotoz wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jung tries to roll over but Trotoz keeps him under control.
Jung is staying active underneath Trotoz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trotoz swings for the body but Jung moves out of range.
Trotoz slips a jab and a cross from Jung.
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Trotoz moves into the clinch.

Trotoz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Jung.
Trotoz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jung's calf.
Jung tries for a takedown but Trotoz circles away easily

and Trotoz moves into the clinch.
Jung tries to score a body lock takedown but Trotoz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jung manages to break the clinch.
Trotoz's corner calls for a 1-2. Trotoz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jung closes the distance but Trotoz moves to the side

and Trotoz counters with a takedown into side control.
Trotoz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jung!
Steve Trotoz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trotoz is landing with some decent strikes but Jung is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jung is squirming around, avoiding Trotoz's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Trotoz.
Jung regains half guard.
Trotoz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jung's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trotoz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jung preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trotoz is just content to waste time from the top position. Jung takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trotoz looking to sit in guard and control but Jung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Trotoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trotoz 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Steve Trotoz!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Steve Trotoz!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Steve Trotoz!

Steve Trotoz wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiachi Kazuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kazuya
vs
McGregor

195 cm
23
206 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

192 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiachi Kazuya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuya misses with a double jab.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kazuya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kazuya lands a knee to the body.
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.

Kazuya manages to break the clinch.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Hiachi Kazuya has been cut.
Kazuya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kazuya tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for McGregor.
Kazuya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor throws a body punch but Kazuya moves out of range.
Kazuya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Kazuya doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
A nice combination there by McGregor.
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!

Kazuya closes the distance and clinches.
Kazuya stops a takedown attempt from McGregor.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
Hiachi Kazuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland McGregor.
Kazuya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kazuya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kazuya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGregor looks gassed!
Kazuya is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kazuya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kazuya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kazuya doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
Kazuya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiachi Kazuya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Kazuya.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazuya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazuya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazuya tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kazuya tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
Kazuya tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
McGregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazuya tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Kazuya slams his shin into McGregor's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kazuya counters by clinching up.

Kazuya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Kazuya is out of range.
Nice cross by McGregor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazuya.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Kazuya closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kazuya.
McGregor has Kazuya pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kazuya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kazuya tries a knee to the head but McGregor blocks it.

McGregor wants the takedown. Kazuya is fighting it off but McGregor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kazuya's guard against the ropes.
McGregor is looking to advance position but Kazuya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McGregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuya trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor regains half guard.
McGregor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.

McGregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGregor is looking to get back to full guard here but Kazuya has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGregor is looking to get to half guard.
McGregor throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McGregor gets back to half guard.
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGregor wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kazuya's guard.
Kazuya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGregor controls the pace.
Kazuya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiachi Kazuya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kazuya as he jumps to the side.

Kazuya has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Kazuya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kazuya pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazuya.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
Kazuya tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazuya has time to react.
Kazuya tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kazuya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kazuya misses with a knee strike.
Kazuya lands a nice knee to the body.
Kazuya trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
Come on Kazuya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kazuya gets underhooks to prevent McGregor's takedown attempt.
Hiachi Kazuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland McGregor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazuya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor is looking to control Kazuya's arms but Kazuya gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGregor has his back to the ropes.
McGregor is working for takedown but Kazuya is calmly controlling the position for now.

Kazuya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazuya doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
Kazuya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazuya dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazuya.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.

Kazuya forces McGregor back against the ropes and clinches.
Kazuya is pushing McGregor up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGregor takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kazuya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kazuya lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kazuya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazuya prevents it.
Kazuya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kazuya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGregor is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Kazuya.
Kazuya is trying to stall.
McGregor wants a takedown.
McGregor is trying to drag Kazuya to the mat but Kazuya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Kazuya.
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kazuya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roland McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuya tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazuya ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kazuya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazuya prevents it.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kazuya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kazuya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Kazuya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
Kazuya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazuya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Kazuya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazuya.
Kazuya tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
An inside leg kick from Kazuya misses.
Kazuya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazuya moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
Kazuya tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

McGregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McGregor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the head.
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.
McGregor content just to control the position here.
McGregor dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiachi Kazuya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiachi Kazuya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Kazuya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. McGregor catches Kazuya right on the button with a cross.
McGregor fails to land the takedown.
Kazuya tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGregor shoots and misses

and Kazuya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazuya.
McGregor wants a takedown.
Hiachi Kazuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland McGregor.
Stalling in the clinch from Kazuya.

McGregor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGregor trying to control the position but Kazuya is working away.
McGregor tries to get to his feet but Kazuya is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with McGregor in his guard.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor trying to control but Kazuya is working from the bottom.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.

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

and Kazuya counters by clinching up.
Kazuya lands a damaging elbow.
Kazuya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Kazuya manages to break the clinch.

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.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Kazuya avoids nicely.
Kazuya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Kazuya gets a clinch.
Kazuya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kazuya lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kazuya.
Kazuya tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.

Kazuya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazuya takes one on the chin but seems OK.

McGregor scores with a takedown into Kazuya's guard.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuya working a defensive guard here.

McGregor gets to his feet. Kazuya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregor scores a takedown into full mount!
McGregor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kazuya is squirming around, avoiding McGregor's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGregor looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGregor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Kazuya that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGregor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McGregor with a couple of short strikes.
McGregor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGregor 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Roland McGregor!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Roland McGregor!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Roland McGregor!

Roland McGregor wins by unanimous decision!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Rentola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Camper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rentola
vs
Camper

176 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erkki Rentola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Happy Camper!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camper blocks a head kick by Rentola.

Camper clinches.
Rentola wants to get back to striking at distance but Camper won't allow it.
Camper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Camper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rentola just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Camper pulls guard.
Camper is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Rentola is sitting in close to Camper's body. Camper has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rentola is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rentola is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Camper.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Happy Camper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ippo makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cut Copy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cut Copy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Ippo makunouchi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

makunouchi
vs
Copy

200 cm
21
192 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

182 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cut Copy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
makunouchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Copy should have avoided that one.

It looks like Cut Copy has been cut.
Copy swats away the attempt to clinch by makunouchi.
makunouchi fails with a takedown attempt.
makunouchi fails to land the takedown.
Copy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from makunouchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Copy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Copy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

makunouchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Copy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copy looking to hit a scissor sweep but makunouchi is one step ahead there.
makunouchi throwing strikes from guard but Copy blocks nicely.
Copy keeping moving, preventing makunouchi from controlling successfully.
makunouchi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Copy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but makunouchi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
makunouchi working away.
makunouchi trying to control the action but Copy is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Copy stuffs the takedown attempt from makunouchi. makunouchi gets slowly back to his feet.
makunouchi is breathing heavily.

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

Copy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
makunouchi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
makunouchi tries to kick Copy off but Copy keeps his base steady and stays in half 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.
Copy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Copy wants to take a breather but makunouchi is having none of it.
makunouchi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
makunouchi is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
makunouchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Copy is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Copy throws a wild body kick that makunouchi sees coming a mile off.

makunouchi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
makunouchi is looking to sweep but instead, Copy has passed into half guard.
makunouchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Copy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
makunouchi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Copy.
Copy wants to pass the guard but makunouchi is keeping the position.
Copy preventing the sweep.
Copy stops makunouchi from standing up.
Copy trying to control the position from guard on top but makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
makunouchi misses with a body shot.
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 Ippo makunouchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cut Copy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Copy looks to land a left hand but makunouchi moved out of range nicely.
Copy tries to clinch but makunouchi moves out of range.
Ippo makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
makunouchi misses with a takedown attempt

and Copy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Copy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. makunouchi is keeping the position for now.
makunouchi wants to stand and escape but Copy is having none of it.
Copy wants to control from the top but makunouchi keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Copy throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Copy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Copy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. makunouchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
makunouchi looking to control.

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

makunouchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
makunouchi is working Copy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Copy is looking for a sweep.
makunouchi lands an elbow.
Copy is looking to regain half guard here but makunouchi keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
makunouchi wants to control but Copy is keeping him busy.
makunouchi tries to advance to mount but Copy denies him.
makunouchi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Copy is avoiding damage well.
Copy is trying to control makunouchi's posture but makunouchi avoids it.

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

makunouchi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Copy!
Copy tries to hold on but makunouchi pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copy is looking to get to half guard.
Copy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Copy is trying to reverse the position but instead makunouchi has taken his back - oops!
makunouchi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Copy just trying to survive but makunouchi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
makunouchi looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
makunouchi scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Copy tries to escape the position.
makunouchi scores with punches from the back.

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.
makunouchi is working the ground and pound. Can Copy escape?
makunouchi controls the action.
makunouchi punches the canvas rather than the man.
Copy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
makunouchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Copy is looking to escape.
Copy tries to lock up and control but makunouchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ippo makunouchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cut Copy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

makunouchi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Copy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Copy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
makunouchi working a defensive guard but Copy manages to pass into side control anyway.

Copy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Copy wants to lay and pray for a moment but makunouchi keeps working.
Cut Copy has got the better of the ground game so far.
makunouchi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
makunouchi is looking to control Copy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can makunouchi avoid being mounted?
Copy moves into full mount! makunouchi won't be happy about that!
Copy wants to take makunouchi's back but he can't do it this time.

Copy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
makunouchi working to try and regain half guard.
Copy works his way to his opponent's back.

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.
Copy tries to get the hooks in deep but makunouchi pushed the leg off.
makunouchi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Copy is persistently looking for the submission but makunouchi is defending it well.
Copy gets his hands free as makunouchi looks to control.
Copy punches the canvas rather than the man.
Copy trying to control.
Copy missing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Copy throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Copy gets his hands free as makunouchi looks to control.
Copy scores with punches and elbows.
Copy misses with punches from the back.
makunouchi trying to get back to his feet but Copy is in full control for now.

makunouchi showing good submission defense here.
makunouchi turns into Copy and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copy looking to control.

Copy has his foot on makunouchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. makunouchi works his way back into a safe position though.
makunouchi won't allow Copy to sweep him here.

Copy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. makunouchi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Copy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take makunouchi's back instead.
makunouchi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cut Copy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think makunouchi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Cut Copy!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Cut Copy!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Cut Copy!

Cut Copy wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takakeno Kumikura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumikura has chosen Gallhammer - Blind my eyes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Takakeno Kumikura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mendes
vs
Kumikura

183 cm
22
190 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

184 cm
22
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Superior Ki Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Filipe Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takakeno Kumikura!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes tries to clinch but Kumikura moves out of range.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Kumikura moves out of range easily.
Takakeno Kumikura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes throws a series of strikes that have Kumikura backpedaling.
Kumikura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mendes swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumikura.

Mendes feints and as Kumikura raises his hands in defense, Mendes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Kumikura working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Kumikura looks gassed!
Kumikura has a closed guard, preventing Mendes from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumikura working a defensive guard here.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumikura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kumikura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendes passes into half guard.
Kumikura trying to hold on to Mendes's head to control him but Mendes postures up.
Mendes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendes winds up and cracks Kumikura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes slips a nice elbow through Kumikura's hands, connecting with Kumikura's forehead.
Kumikura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendes.
Mendes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to control but Kumikura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
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.
Kumikura is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Kumikura is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kumikura throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mendes. What's that going to do exactly?
Mendes tries to control but Kumikura wriggling away.
Kumikura tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Mendes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Filipe Mendes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Kumikura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filipe Mendes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kumikura moves into the clinch successfully.

Kumikura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendes shoots in but Kumikura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendes keeps the fight on the outside.
Kumikura stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendes. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kumikura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumikura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Kumikura tries to keep at a distance but Mendes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendes gets underhooks to prevent Kumikura's takedown attempt.
Kumikura tries to pull guard but Mendes holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kumikura drops back down to his feet.
Filipe Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takakeno Kumikura.

Mendes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes trying to control but Kumikura is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumikura is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Kumikura keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.

Kumikura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mendes has picked Kumikura up and slammed him! Kumikura can't keep hold of the triangle and Mendes manages to pass to side control!

Mendes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Kumikura forces Mendes back against the ropes and clinches.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Kumikura won't allow it.
Mendes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kumikura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Mendes looks for a takedown but Kumikura sprawls well.
Kumikura wants to clinch

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands a nice forearm strike.
Mendes wants to control but Kumikura is keeping him busy.
Mendes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kumikura to see if he's OK.
Kumikura wants to control but Mendes postures up.
Kumikura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mendes is staying active.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mendes'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.
You can see the frustration on Kumikura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendes tries to clinch up.

Kumikura rushes Mendes and presses him up against the ropes.
Kumikura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mendes's face.

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

Mendes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kumikura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mendes misses with a punch to the body.

Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Kumikura misses with a takedown

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kumikura trying to control here.
Mendes is stalling here. Kumikura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mendes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kumikura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Kumikura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes wants to control but Kumikura postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filipe Mendes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kumikura misses with a takedown

and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Kumikura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kumikura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes trying to control the action but Kumikura is working from the bottom.
Kumikura pushes Mendes off but Mendes dives into side control.
Kumikura is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumikura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kumikura tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kumikura closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kumikura won't be happy with that.
Mendes working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendes controls the position.
Mendes is putting a hurting on Kumikura here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kumikura keeps working.
Mendes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kumikura down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumikura tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mendes easily slips into full mount!
Kumikura tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.

Mendes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kumikura has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kumikura!
Kumikura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Mendes has his foot on Kumikura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kumikura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kumikura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kumikura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kumikura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kumikura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kumikura stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kumikura misses with a takedown attempt

and Mendes counters with a single leg into guard. Kumikura didn't expect that.
Kumikura keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Kumikura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mendes 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.

Kumikura has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Takakeno Kumikura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kumikura keeps moving.
Filipe Mendes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filipe Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendes, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Filipe Mendes!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Filipe Mendes!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Filipe Mendes!

Filipe Mendes wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Rajala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Raakalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomi Rajala has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rajala
vs
Raakalainen

180 cm
23
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Takomo
Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomi Rajala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Raakalainen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raakalainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Rajala gets a takedown into half guard.
Raakalainen is looking to improve his position.
Rajala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rajala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raakalainen keeps working.

Raakalainen actively working from the bottom here.
Raakalainen tries to get to full guard but Rajala has control of the leg.

Raakalainen actively working from the bottom here.
Rajala is looking to take a break and control but Raakalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rajala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Rajala scores with a takedown into Raakalainen's guard.

Raakalainen is looking for a triangle but Rajala pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raakalainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rajala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rajala cracks Raakalainen with a solid left hand.
Rajala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raakalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rajala advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rajala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rajala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raakalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rajala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Raakalainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Raakalainen looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rajala drops an elbow to the side of Raakalainen's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Raakalainen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rajala pulls his head out easily.

Raakalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rajala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raakalainen has hold of Rajala's hands but Rajala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rajala slips a nice elbow through Raakalainen's hands, connecting with Raakalainen's forehead.
Raakalainen wants to improve his position but Rajala is controlling well.
Rajala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raakalainen has hold of Rajala's hands but Rajala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rajala lands with a punch from half guard.
Raakalainen taking some punishment here, with Rajala in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rajala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Rajala there.
Rajala trying to control the action but Raakalainen is working from the bottom.
Raakalainen trying to control here.
Rajala slips a nice elbow through Raakalainen's hands, connecting with Raakalainen's forehead.
Raakalainen has hold of Rajala's hands but Rajala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rajala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Raakalainen looking for submissions off his back.
Rajala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rajala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Raakalainen looking for submissions off his back.
Rajala is nestled in close to Raakalainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rajala looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raakalainen is not content to let Rajala control the position.
Rajala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rajala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rajala lands with a punch from half guard.
Raakalainen is staying active underneath Rajala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rajala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rajala lands in his opponent's guard.

Rajala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rajala with a nice head shot there.

Raakalainen has his foot on Rajala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rajala works his way back into a safe position though.
Rajala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rajala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rajala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Raakalainen is breathing heavily.
Rajala working some strikes from top position.
Rajala is in close to Raakalainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rajala distracts Raakalainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raakalainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rajala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rajala working some strikes from top position.

Raakalainen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rajala is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Raakalainen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rajala's back instead.
Raakalainen doesn't have the hooks in and Rajala manages to turn into his guard.
Rajala is in close to Raakalainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rajala cracks Raakalainen with a solid left hand.
Rajala trying to control the position from guard on top but Raakalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Raakalainen is looking for a triangle here but Rajala uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rajala is putting a hurting on Raakalainen here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rajala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rajala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Raakalainen struggling a bit here.
Rajala is chipping away with strikes.
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.
Raakalainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Raakalainen wants to get back to his feet.
Rajala wants to control but Raakalainen is keeping him busy.

Raakalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rajala working Raakalainen over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Rajala there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rajala in particular looking to stall.
Rajala is nestled in close to Raakalainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tomi Rajala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick from Raakalainen lands but Rajala takes it in his stride.
Rajala shoots in and drives through. Raakalainen sprawls well.
Rajala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raakalainen as he jumps to the side.
Raakalainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rajala but Rajala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rajala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raakalainen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Rajala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raakalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raakalainen tries to clinch but Rajala is having none of it.
Rajala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raakalainen circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Rajala steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raakalainen. That one must have hurt.
Rajala swats away the attempt to clinch by Raakalainen.
Tomi Rajala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raakalainen scores with a three punch combo!
Raakalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Tomi Rajala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajala misses with a takedown
and Raakalainen counters with a two punch combo.
Raakalainen swinging wilding here.

Rajala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Raakalainen is staying active underneath Rajala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Raakalainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raakalainen tries to roll over but Rajala keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomi Rajala dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Raakalainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Rajala circles away.
Raakalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rajala misses with a takedown attempt - Raakalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rajala shoots and misses
and Raakalainen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rajala is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Raakalainen darts in and clinches Rajala up against the ropes.
Rajala is pressed up against the ropes. Raakalainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rajala down to the mat. Rajala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rajala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raakalainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Rajala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raakalainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raakalainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rajala shoots and misses
and Raakalainen counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raakalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Raakalainen lands a head kick. Rajala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rajala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raakalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rajala as Raakalainen shoots in.
Rajala has his takedown stuffed
and Raakalainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raakalainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raakalainen.
Rajala tries for a takedown but Raakalainen circles away easily
and Raakalainen counters with a head kick.
Rajala misses with a takedown attempt
and Raakalainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Rajala thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rajala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rajala shoots for a takedown but Raakalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Raakalainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rajala which made him look bad.
Raakalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rajala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raakalainen's head.
Rajala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Raakalainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rajala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rajala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rajala tries to free his leg and advance position but Raakalainen is retaining full guard.

Rajala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rajala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rajala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Raakalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rajala scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajala trying to control the position from guard on top but Raakalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Raakalainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rajala is in close to Raakalainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Raakalainen has his foot on Rajala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rajala works his way back into a safe position though.
Rajala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rajala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Raakalainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raakalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rajala advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen moves into full guard.

Raakalainen is looking for a triangle but Rajala pushes his legs off easily.

Raakalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raakalainen wants to sweep here but Rajala controlling him for the moment.
Rajala postures up.
Rajala postures up and lands a big shot to Raakalainen's brow.

Raakalainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Raakalainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rajala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raakalainen keeping moving, preventing Rajala from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riku Raakalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rajala 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 Yamamoto scores the fight for Tomi Rajala!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tomi Rajala!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Tomi Rajala!

Tomi Rajala wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim ILJONG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yiutsa Misura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ILJONG comes to the ring accompanied by Ain't talkin' bout love. The key to victory for Kim ILJONG has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

ILJONG
vs
Misura

188 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

215 cm
23
271 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Combat Pro Design

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim ILJONG!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yiutsa Misura!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for ILJONG.

It looks like Yiutsa Misura has been cut.
ILJONG throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Misura defending well as ILJONG loads up on a big left hand.
Misura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ILJONG throws a combination that misses
and Misura counters with a good low kick that ILJONG was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Misura.
Misura lands a jab to ILJONG's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misura takes a swing at ILJONG's ribcage but misses.
Misura swats away the attempt to clinch by ILJONG.
Misura moves out of range of the strikes.
Misura with a hook.
ILJONG throws a series of punches but Misura moves out of range.
Misura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ILJONG sizes up Misura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Misura connects with the punch.
ILJONG tries to clinch but Misura moves out of range.
ILJONG throws a hook but Misura blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ILJONG throws a combination that misses
letting Misura counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ILJONG, as that shot connected.
Misura sizes up ILJONG with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
ILJONG takes a swing at Misura's ribcage but misses.
ILJONG misses with a two punch combination.
ILJONG throws an overhand right that lands on Misura's shoulder, as Misura tries to avoid the shot.
Misura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ILJONG is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ILJONG takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Misura lands a nice looking body shot.
Misura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Misura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as ILJONG checks a leg kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Misura and sends ILJONG crashing to the mat! Misura follows him down to the mat - ILJONG regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

ILJONG is rocked!

Misura escapes and gets back to his feet.
Misura circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops ILJONG to the canvas! ILJONG doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Misura keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yiutsa Misura! Yiutsa Misura retains his heavyweight title!