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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Daniels
vs
Capone

189 cm
23
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Poweful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raymond Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Capone saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Capone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Capone.

It looks like Raymond Daniels has been cut.
Capone connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels misses the body punch

and Capone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capone.
Daniels is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Capone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Capone working the head and body with strikes.

Capone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Capone passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Capone.
Capone dominating with strikes here.

Capone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Capone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Capone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Capone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Capone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Daniels is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Daniels and Capone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Daniels on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Capone is working Daniels over with some ground and pound from side control.
Capone working the ground and pound from side control.
Capone is chipping away with strikes.
Capone scores with punches from side control.
Capone scores with punches from side control.
Daniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Capone is controlling him well.
Daniels on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Capone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Capone working the head with strikes.
Capone advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone dominating with strikes here.
Capone lands a big elbow.
Capone lands with some strikes.
Capone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daniels looks a forlorn figure.
Capone with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Capone.
Daniels is bucking up trying to escape but Capone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Capone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Capone working the ground and pound effectively.
Daniels in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Daniels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Daniels takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Capone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Daniels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Capone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Capone with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Capone.
Capone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Capone cracks Daniels with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Daniels is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Capone with the ground and pound from mount.
Capone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Capone has control of Daniels's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Daniels regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Capone landing strikes from the mount and Daniels is in trouble!
Capone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Capone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniels can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Capone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Capone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Capone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Daniels is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Capone quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Capone but it's paid off an Daniels is forced to tap! Nice work by Capone.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Capone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between tubby potbelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beeg Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for tubby potbelly has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

potbelly
vs
Dong

205 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
279 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, tubby potbelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beeg Dong!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
potbelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
potbelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
potbelly tries for a takedown but Dong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tubby potbelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
potbelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
potbelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by potbelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong which made him look bad.

Dong gets a takedown into half guard.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. potbelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Dong is working for a kimura but potbelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Dong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
potbelly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong landing strikes from the mount.
Dong looking to control and managing it successfully.
potbelly tries to improve his position but instead Dong has taken his back!

Dong patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dong seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under potbelly's chin but potbelly turns very nicely into Dong's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by potbelly.

potbelly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dong!
potbelly stops Dong from passing to mount.
Dong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dong looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
potbelly is trying to control Dong's posture but Dong avoids it.
potbelly regains half guard.
potbelly wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.

potbelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dong 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.
Dong is keen to just control but potbelly is a slippery customer.

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

potbelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong looks to move to half guard but instead potbelly has passed into mount! Damn!

potbelly has hold of Dong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dong taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
potbelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong is looking to escape.
potbelly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dong?
potbelly wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Dong is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
potbelly is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dong is bucking up trying to escape but potbelly cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

potbelly working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
potbelly lands a big elbow.

potbelly is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

potbelly looking to secure an arm triangle but Dong defends it well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
potbelly with a couple of short strikes.
Dong tries to hold on but potbelly postures up.
You get the feeling that Dong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
potbelly with shots to the head and body - Dong looks very uncomfortable down there.

potbelly looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
potbelly postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dong looks a forlorn figure.

potbelly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to reverse the position but potbelly maintains control.

Dong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from potbelly.
Dong is wriggling around trying to escape.

potbelly goes for an armbar but Dong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dong.

Dong stands up from potbelly's guard - Dong perhaps looking for a knockout.
potbelly with a poor takedown

and Dong counters with a single leg into guard. potbelly didn't expect that.
potbelly tries to strike from the bottom.

potbelly looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
Dong is looking to stand up but potbelly won't let him.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
potbelly thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
potbelly throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but potbelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
potbelly lands a decent punch to the body there.

potbelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
potbelly keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but potbelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
potbelly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

potbelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dong trying to control but potbelly is working from the bottom.

potbelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dong drops back looking for a leg! potbelly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and potbelly manages to kick Dong off! Dong jumps back into potbelly's guard.
Dong tries to stand but potbelly is controlling from the bottom.

potbelly working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

potbelly working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
potbelly trying to keep a closed guard but Dong is proving a slippery customer.
potbelly wants to stand and escape but Dong is having none of it.
Dong wants to control from the top but potbelly keeps moving.

potbelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 tubby potbelly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

potbelly misses with a takedown attempt

and Dong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for potbelly!
potbelly has given up his back.

Dong is looking for the choke from the back position but potbelly is controlling his hands well.
potbelly trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks.
Dong is trying to stick to potbelly's back but potbelly is turning into Dong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by potbelly.
potbelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.

potbelly drops back looking for a leg! Dong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dong manages to kick potbelly off! potbelly jumps back into Dong's guard.
potbelly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
potbelly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

potbelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong controls potbelly momentarily but potbelly frees himself.

Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but potbelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
potbelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
potbelly lands a couple of decent looking shots.

potbelly 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.

Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but potbelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

potbelly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

potbelly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
potbelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
potbelly works over Dong with some ground and pound from guard.
Beeg Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

and Dong counters with a nice double leg into guard.

potbelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dong passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
potbelly trying to control here.

Dong is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, potbelly has managed to free his arm - good work.
potbelly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

potbelly is defending against the submission attempts here by Dong.
Dong is trying to control. potbelly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
potbelly trying to control but Dong postures up.

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

potbelly is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.

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

and Dong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tubby potbelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. potbelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
potbelly lands an upkick as Dong stands over him.

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

potbelly isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dong stacks potbelly 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 Dong!
potbelly tries to improve position but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

potbelly throws Dong to one side and escapes!
tubby potbelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

potbelly decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from potbelly does no damage.
potbelly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dong tries to stand but potbelly is controlling from the bottom.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. potbelly is keeping the position for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but potbelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
potbelly landing some decent shots from guard.
potbelly landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
potbelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
potbelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
potbelly landing some decent shots from guard.
potbelly forces his way into half guard.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but potbelly is very close to passing his half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
potbelly trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
potbelly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
potbelly content to control rather than advance.

potbelly is looking for a kimura but Dong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for potbelly to get the leverage.
potbelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's eight 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
potbelly wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst potbelly is controlling him.

Dong has his foot on potbelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. potbelly works his way back into a safe position though.
potbelly chips away with some ground and pound.

Dong working for a triangle but potbelly defends it easily.

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

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

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

potbelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
potbelly keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.

Dong stands up and waves to potbelly to follow him.

potbelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - potbelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beeg Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! potbelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

potbelly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dong counters by moving into the clinch.

potbelly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dong can't fight it off and eventually potbelly manages to take the fight to the floor. Dong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as potbelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
potbelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

potbelly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now potbelly has Dong in his guard.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but potbelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

potbelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
potbelly wants to improve his position but instead Dong has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
potbelly is trying desperately to improve position.
potbelly is working hard here to advance position.

Dong working for a submission but potbelly is keeping him at bay.
potbelly tries to hold on but Dong postures up.

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.
potbelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

Dong working for submissions but it's allowed potbelly to get to half guard.

potbelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.
Dong is pressing down on potbelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
potbelly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. potbelly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
potbelly wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
potbelly with a nice head shot there.
Dong working a defensive guard here.
potbelly content to stall in guard here.
potbelly passes Dong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dong wants to control but potbelly is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dong has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, potbelly escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by potbelly!

potbelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on potbelly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

potbelly is looking for a kimura but Dong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for potbelly to get the leverage.
Dong moves into full guard.

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

Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but potbelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
potbelly with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Dong is looking for a triangle but potbelly pushes his legs off easily.
potbelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
potbelly passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

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

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

potbelly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dong is just riding it out for now. potbelly eventually gives up the hold.
Dong trying to control but potbelly postures up.
Dong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong.

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

potbelly 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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
potbelly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dong is proving hard to escape from.
potbelly with a nice head shot there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick.

potbelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - potbelly lands in his opponent's guard.
potbelly postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.

Dong has his foot on potbelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. potbelly works his way back into a safe position though.
potbelly advances position into side control!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

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

potbelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
potbelly working away.
Dong is trying to improve his position.
Dong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

potbelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dong wants to control but potbelly postures up.
potbelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.

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

potbelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Dong is defending well.
Dong manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from potbelly.
Dong tries to get to full guard but potbelly has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
tubby potbelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think potbelly 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Beeg Dong!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Beeg Dong!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Beeg Dong!

Beeg Dong wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Brasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Henderson
vs
Brasco

194 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

195 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Takomo

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colby Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Brasco!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a hook. Brasco ducked under it nicely.
Brasco slips a straight right by Henderson.
Brasco throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Brasco seems unphased.

It looks like Donnie Brasco has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Brasco moves away and avoids it.

Brasco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brasco advances to mount.
Brasco with a couple of short strikes.
Henderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Henderson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brasco.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brasco is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasco looking to pass the guard.

Brasco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.
Brasco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.

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.
Brasco looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Henderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Henderson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brasco controls his leg.

Henderson decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a double jab

and Brasco counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brasco is controlling him.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Brasco with a nice head shot there.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson wants to stand up but Brasco is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasco throws a big right hand that misses.
Brasco passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brasco decides to stand up.
Brasco pushes Henderson away with a front kick.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Brasco moves out of range of the strikes.
Brasco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brasco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Brasco shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Brasco moves out of range of the strikes.

Brasco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brasco works his way into side control.
Brasco advances to full mount.
Brasco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brasco is landing with some decent strikes but Henderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brasco cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brasco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brasco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Henderson hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Brasco looking to finish Henderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henderson!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brasco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brasco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.
Brasco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brasco unloading with bombs!
Brasco working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brasco looking to finish Henderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henderson!
Henderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasco landing shots from mount.
Brasco lands a heavy elbow.
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brasco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brasco punishing his opponent with strikes.

It looks like Colby Henderson has been cut.
Brasco landing strikes from the mount and Henderson is in trouble!
Brasco working Henderson over with strikes here.
Brasco landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Henderson is bucking up trying to escape but Brasco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brasco cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brasco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Brasco dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brasco shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Brasco on that attempt.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Brasco avoids it well.
Brasco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donnie Brasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brasco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colby Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Brasco.
Brasco shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Brasco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson takes a swing at Brasco's ribcage but misses.
Brasco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brasco shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasco moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brasco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Brasco blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot

and Brasco counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Brasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brasco forces his way into half guard.
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. Brasco connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brasco landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Brasco.
Brasco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson is bucking up trying to escape but Brasco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brasco with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasco scoring with strikes but Henderson is staying in there.
Brasco lands a heavy elbow.
Brasco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brasco with good strikes from the mount here!
Brasco scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Henderson?
Brasco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Brasco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brasco lands with some strikes.
Henderson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Brasco.

Colby Henderson's cut is getting worse.
Brasco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Brasco connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brasco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Henderson's face.
Donnie Brasco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brasco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.
Henderson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brasco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brasco landing punches.
Henderson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Henderson is bucking up trying to escape but Brasco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Brasco connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Colby Henderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donnie Brasco!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Uzomaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Turko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Turko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Uzomaki
vs
Turko

190 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
199 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Crashforce Voodoo Lab

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Uzomaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Turko!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzomaki shoots in for a double leg but Turko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uzomaki shoots for a takedown but Turko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uzomaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turko pinned against the cage. Turko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Uzomaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Uzomaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Turko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzomaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turko pushes down on Uzomaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzomaki tries to roll over but Turko keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uzomaki is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Turko pulls his head out easily.

Uzomaki looking for submissions off his back.

Uzomaki is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Turko pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzomaki wants to control but Turko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Turko is working for a kimura but Uzomaki is defending it quite comfortably.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Uzomaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turko as he jumps to the side.
Uzomaki is breathing heavily.

Turko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turko is controlling the pace.
I looks like Turko 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.
Uzomaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Turko trying to control the pace.
Turko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ali Turko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Uzomaki scores a takedown into full mount!
Turko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

Uzomaki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Turko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Uzomaki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Turko's back instead.
Turko just trying to survive but Uzomaki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzomaki tries to keep control of the position but Turko is staying busy.
Uzomaki is not going to allow Turko to sit and survive in this position.

Uzomaki is persistently looking for the submission but Turko is defending it well.
Uzomaki is not going to allow Turko to sit and survive in this position.

Uzomaki looking for the choke from the back.
Turko just trying to survive but Uzomaki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Turko showing good submission defense here.
Uzomaki is trying to stick to Turko's back but Turko is turning into Uzomaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Uzomaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turko.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uzomaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Uzomaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Uzomaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Uzomaki, not yet.
Turko 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.

Uzomaki is looking for a triangle but Turko pushes his legs off easily.
Uzomaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turko controls the pace.

That's six 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ali Turko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Uzomaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turko holding on.
Turko is trying to improve his position.
Turko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uzomaki's best efforts.
Uzomaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Uzomaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uzomaki is working away from the top position though.

Turko looking for submissions off his back.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Uzomaki wants to stand but Turko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Turko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uzomaki is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uzomaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uzomaki tries for a takedown but Turko circles away easily

and Turko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turko.
Turko trying to control but Uzomaki is working from the bottom.

Uzomaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turko wants to control from the top but Uzomaki keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Uzomaki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Turko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Uzomaki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Turko's back instead.
Turko trying to control the hands but Uzomaki breaks the grip.
Turko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Turko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ali Turko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turko tries to move into range but Uzomaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uzomaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Turko counters with a takedown into side control.
Uzomaki tries to improve position but can't.
Turko controls the position.
Uzomaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turko off and has taken his back!
Uzomaki misses with a punch to the head.
Turko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Uzomaki landing strikes from the mount and Turko is in trouble!
Uzomaki tries to push Turko's head away but Turko is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Turko dominated that 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.

Uzomaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Uzomaki wants to get back to his feet but Turko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uzomaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turko trying to control but Uzomaki is working from the bottom.
Ali Turko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Uzomaki working for a triangle but Turko defends it easily.
Turko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzomaki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Turko trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzomaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Uzomaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Turko is defending well. Uzomaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Turko has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Uzomaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenichi Uzomaki!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hidoki Masawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John has chosen Peace Minus One by Rorschach Test as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Masawa
vs
John

200 cm
24
272 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
274 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidoki Masawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy John!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Masawa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Masawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masawa thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing John to regain full guard.
Masawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John controls Masawa momentarily but Masawa frees himself.

Masawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
John keeping moving, preventing Masawa from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masawa is controlling him.
Masawa connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John looking to control.
Masawa postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Masawa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masawa wants to take a breather but John is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masawa moves nicely into side control.
Masawa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Masawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masawa scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masawa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Masawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
John wants to control but Masawa postures up.
John is looking to regain half guard here but Masawa keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masawa prevents John from escaping the position.
Masawa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
John is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Masawa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Masawa throwing shots but missing, from side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from John.
John wants to clinch up but Masawa keeps it at a distance.
John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masawa shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
John tries to clinch up but Masawa circles away and keeps his distance.
John lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch combination from John misses.
Masawa shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
John waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Masawa.
Masawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Masawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. John tries to avoid it but Masawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag John to the ground. John escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidoki Masawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
John throws a head kick that misses.
Masawa slips a jab and a cross from John.
John misses with a few strikes there.
Tommy John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Masawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. John looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Masawa trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
Masawa fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Masawa tries for a kimura but John is defending well.
Masawa trying to control the position but John is working away.
Masawa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Masawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
John avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Masawa.
John is looking to get back to his feet here but Masawa is keeping cool and he's managed to take John's back.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masawa is punishing John with strikes - can he finish him?!

John showing good submission defense here.
Masawa wants to control but John is keeping busy.
John rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masawa throwing shots but John is blocking nicely.
Masawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks John with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
John avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masawa.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Masawa throws a strike but John avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Masawa is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
John wants to stand and escape but Masawa is having none of it.
John looks gassed!
Masawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
John preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masawa throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masawa shoots in but no luck this time.
John lands with a slapping head kick.
Horrible takedown by Masawa or perhaps it was just good defense by John which made him look bad.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John.

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

John looking for a guillotine here but Masawa defends easily.
Masawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masawa is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Masawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. John tries to avoid it but Masawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag John to the ground. John escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Hidoki Masawa has been cut.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Masawa moves out of range easily.
Masawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John.
Masawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? John is fending him off so far but Masawa persists. Nope, John circles away and we're back to standing.

Masawa scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John suckers Masawa into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! John is now in Masawa's guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but John can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
John trying to control but Masawa is working from the bottom.
Masawa is pulling down on John's head. It's preventing any offense from John, at least for the moment.
John has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masawa is proving hard to escape from.
Masawa 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masawa controls John momentarily but John frees himself.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Masawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Masawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masawa slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidoki Masawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masawa circles away quickly and effectively.
John misses with a few strikes there.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John is looking to clinch but Masawa is avoiding it.
John stuffs the takedown.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John is looking to clinch.

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.
Good work by Masawa as he checks the leg kick.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John tries to clinch but Masawa moves out of range.
Masawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? John is fending him off so far but Masawa persists. Nope, John circles away and we're back to standing.
John looks to land a combination but Masawa avoids it well.
Masawa circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
John misses with a straight right.
John fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Masawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. John sprawls well initially but Masawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Masawa 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.
Masawa wants to control but John is keeping him busy.
John is trying to stand.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Masawa trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
John blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masawa.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.

Masawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. John looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Masawa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Masawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masawa throws an elbow but John slips to the side and avoids it well.
Masawa throws a strike aimed at the side of John's head but John avoids it well.

Masawa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, John has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Masawa but great work by John.

John decides to stand back up. John steps back and let's Masawa get back to his feet.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John looks to land a combination but Masawa avoids it well.
John throws a head kick but Masawa moves out of range.
Masawa checks a low kick from John.

That's eight 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.
Masawa fails to land the takedown.
John throws a right hand that Masawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Masawa also avoids with ease.
Masawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Masawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John looks to land a combination but Masawa avoids it well.
Masawa fails with the takedown.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
John tries to clinch but Masawa moves out of range.
Masawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. John tries to avoid it but Masawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag John to the ground. John escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masawa shoots for a double leg takedown but John sprawls well. He's pushed Masawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John tries to clinch up but Masawa circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John throws a head kick that Masawa semi-blocks.
John misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy John will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hidoki Masawa's cut.
That's time! Masawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tommy John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by John.
John moves in looking to clinch but Masawa pushes him off.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John tries to clinch up.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
John scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
John wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Masawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from John. No joy for Masawa on that attempt.
Masawa closes the distance and clinches up with John, looking for a takedown. Masawa pushes John against the cage but John circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidoki Masawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masawa shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by John.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from John.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John tries to clinch but Masawa moves out of range.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Masawa moves out of range easily.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masawa shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
John scores with a head kick.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John misses with a two punch combination.
John tries to clinch but Masawa moves out of range.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Masawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
Horrible takedown by Masawa or perhaps it was just good defense by John which made him look bad.
Masawa shoots in but no luck this time.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
John tries to clinch there but Masawa circles away.
John connects with the punch.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Masawa circles away.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Masawa circles away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
John tries to clinch up but Masawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Masawa shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masawa keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from John.
John throws a series of strikes that have Masawa backpedaling.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says John as he avoids it easily.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Masawa circles away.
Tommy John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masawa looks for a takedown but John sprawls well.
John throws a nice looking combination but Masawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Masawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
John is looking to clinch.
Masawa shoots for a double leg takedown but John sprawls well. He's pushed Masawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masawa keeps the fight on the outside.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tommy John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John looks for the body kick but Masawa saw that one coming.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's eight 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.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masawa avoids the head kick by John.
Masawa swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
John throws a right and a left that Masawa avoids nicely.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
John misses with a double jab.
John stuffs the takedown.
Masawa dodges the punch combination from John.
John tries to clinch up.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Masawa shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense.

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

Tommy John wins by split decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin has chosen Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Da Silva
vs
Franklin

201 cm
23
296 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
302 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Santiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin fails to land the takedown.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Franklin looking to ground and pound but Da Silva is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Da Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin throws some wild stikes that Da Silva manages to avoid easily.

Franklin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Franklin looking to finish with strikes here!
Da Silva is trying to stand up.
Franklin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Franklin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Franklin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Da Silva turns into him and now he's in Franklin's guard.
Da Silva wants to get up but he can't break Franklin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Da Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Franklin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva holding both Franklin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Can Da Silva hold on?! Franklin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Franklin has his opponent's back but Da Silva is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Franklin.
Da Silva is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franklin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Da Silva. That one must have hurt.
Franklin looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Da Silva is looking to slow Franklin down with leg kicks.
Santiago Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva. No joy for Franklin on that attempt.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Good leg kick by Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Franklin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Franklin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Franklin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Da Silva.
Franklin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Franklin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Franklin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Franklin prevents Da Silva from getting back to his feet.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Franklin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

Da Silva kicks Franklin off and gets to his feet.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santiago Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franklin.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franklin checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva. No joy for Franklin on that attempt.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Franklin blocks the leg kick.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Da Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Da Silva is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Santiago Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franklin.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.
Da Silva tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
Santiago Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santiago Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Da Silva - that will leave a mark!
Da Silva throws a nice head kick!

It looks like John Franklin has been cut.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franklin. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.
Franklin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franklin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Da Silva.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franklin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva with a knee to the head.
Da Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva lands a knee to the body.
Da Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Da Silva.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a knee to the body.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Franklin takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up John Franklin's cut even more.
Da Silva lands a knee to the body.
Da Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franklin's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Silva.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva landing knees to the body.
Da Silva lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Franklin blocks with his arms.
Da Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Da Silva.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franklin's face.

The cut above John Franklin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Franklin has Da Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva crunches a lovely knee into Franklin's ribcage.
Da Silva lands a knee to the body.
Santiago Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Silva.
Da Silva crunches a lovely knee into Franklin's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva landing knees to the body.
Franklin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Da Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franklin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Franklin is blocking nicely.
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Franklin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants a takedown.
Franklin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
Franklin fails to land the takedown.

Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklin blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Silva with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Da Silva dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Franklin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.

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

Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franklin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Franklin is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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

Franklin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Da Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franklin has Da Silva in his guard.

Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franklin's guard.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?
Franklin wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Franklin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva stands and steps away. Franklin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santiago Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Franklin's calf.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franklin's sensitive parts.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Franklin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is working for an americana but Da Silva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Franklin was thinking about the submission.
Da Silva wants to stand and escape but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin passes into half guard.
Da Silva is trying to stand.

Franklin 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.

That's six 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.

Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

Franklin is looking for a kimura here.

Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
Franklin passes to full mount!
Da Silva's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
John Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Franklin has hold of Da Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's eight 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.

Franklin looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Da Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Franklin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Franklin goes for an armbar but Da Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Da Silva.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing Da Silva from standing up.

Da Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Santiago Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown by Franklin or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Silva which made him look bad.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da Silva, 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 Santiago Da Silva!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Santiago Da Silva!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Santiago Da Silva!

Santiago Da Silva wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Janari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Thing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Janari's choice of entrance music: Airbourne - Let's Ride. This should be a great matchup!

Lynch
vs
Janari

190 cm
21
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

201 cm
24
280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendo Janari!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Janari circles away.

Lynch scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch trying to control but Janari is having none of it.
Janari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Janari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Janari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Janari wants to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Janari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lynch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Janari is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch wants to control the action but instead Janari gets a body lock and reverses into Lynch's guard! Nice work!
Janari is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Janari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lynch wants to control but Janari is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janari prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Janari wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Janari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Janari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Janari is trying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Janari trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
Lynch is trying to control but can't.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Janari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Janari misses with a double jab.
Eric Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Janari misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Janari throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
Janari works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Janari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Janari scores with a sloppy right hand. Lynch should have avoided that one.
Janari cracks Lynch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lynch ducks right into an uppercut from Janari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Janari shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Lynch is backing up but Janari catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Lynch covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Janari Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendo Janari!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshmallow Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stakanu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oy, To Ne Vecher. Marshmallow Bunny is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stakanu
vs
Bunny

184 cm
20
280 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
300 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Tesla Apparel

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiranuka Stakanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshmallow Bunny!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bunny jumps guard but Stakanu stands there with Bunny around his waist. Bunny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stakanu lands a nice shot to the body.
Stakanu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunny backwards.
Stakanu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunny's elbow.
Stakanu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunny looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanu.
Stakanu scores with a shot to the side of Bunny's head.

Stakanu pulls guard successfully.

Stakanu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bunny rolls with it to try and escape but Stakanu cranks on the arm and Bunny is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiranuka Stakanu!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vahaber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre. Sanchez has chosen WALK BY PANTERA as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Vahaber
vs
Sanchez

190 cm
24
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
22
275 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Takomo
Syndicate Drugs

MMA's Best Nutrition The PIT INC

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ara Vahaber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vahaber lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vahaber as he jumps to the side.
Vahaber tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Vahaber, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Vahaber against the cage but Vahaber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vahaber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vahaber lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Vahaber lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into rage.
Nice straight punches there by Vahaber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vahaber.
Vahaber jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vahaber swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Vahaber slips the punch.
A jab from Vahaber does it's job there.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vahaber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.

It looks like DJ Sanchez has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vahaber swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vahaber thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Vahaber throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands with a right hand.
Ara Vahaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vahaber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vahaber lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vahaber is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vahaber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vahaber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber swinging wilding here.
Vahaber swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a body punch
and Vahaber counters with a nice body shot.
Vahaber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vahaber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Vahaber throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vahaber misses the body punch

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez preventing the sweep.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Vahaber is keeping the position.
Vahaber wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.

Vahaber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Vahaber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Vahaber is retaining full guard.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Vahaber.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sanchez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vahaber manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanchez has Vahaber in his guard.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vahaber won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Vahaber 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.

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

Sanchez working for a triangle but Vahaber defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vahaber 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.

Ara Vahaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a nice uppercut.
Vahaber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vahaber scores with a kick to the body.
Vahaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vahaber.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Vahaber throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vahaber lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to de liver by Vahaber. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vahaber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vahaber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vahaber counters with a right hand to the body.
Vahaber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vahaber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vahaber is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a with a good body shot.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vahaber takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Vahaber.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a body kick that stops Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vahaber misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a nice uppercut.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vahaber misses with a head kick.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vahaber with a hook.
Vahaber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vahaber lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vahaber throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Vahaber.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber misses with a body shot.
Vahaber digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vahaber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Vahaber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Vahaber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vahaber tries a head kick but it misses.
Vahaber lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Vahaber counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Vahaber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Vahaber counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Vahaber to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a nice looking body shot.
Vahaber lands the left hand.
Vahaber lands a head kick!
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Vahaber misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vahaber counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vahaber.
Vahaber plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vahaber scores with a nice right hand.
Vahaber throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vahaber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vahaber finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Vahaber lands a nice shot to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a slapping body shot.
Vahaber lands with a nice body punch.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vahaber connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez clinches but Vahaber breaks the clinch
and Vahaber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Vahaber does no damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Vahaber counters with a right hand to the body.
Vahaber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Vahaber counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ara Vahaber is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Vahaber scores with a nice right hand.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vahaber thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Vahaber lands a right hook to the body.
Vahaber throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vahaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Vahaber clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vahaber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vahaber moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Vahaber counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
Sanchez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vahaber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Ara Vahaber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vahaber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vahaber counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanchez is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands with a cross.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Vahaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vahaber counters with a nice uppercut.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Sanchez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vahaber!
Vahaber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vahaber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vahaber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick from Vahaber lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a with a good body shot.
Vahaber misses with a body shot.
Vahaber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Vahaber counters with a stiff right hand.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a nice head kick!
Vahaber lands a nice looking body shot.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez wants to clinch
and Vahaber counters with a straight right hand.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahaber circles away easily
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Vahaber.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Vahaber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vahaber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vahaber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Vahaber misses.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Vahaber had his way with DJ Sanchez in that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Vahaber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Vahaber.
Vahaber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vahaber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vahaber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vahaber scores with a hook.
Vahaber digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Vahaber to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vahaber scores with a body shot.
Vahaber works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vahaber cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vahaber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vahaber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahaber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Vahaber does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Vahaber as he connects with a hook.
Vahaber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a head kick!
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Vahaber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vahaber cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vahaber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Vahaber lands with a slapping head kick.
Vahaber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez moves forwards but Vahaber connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Vahaber swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vahaber lands the left hand.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vahaber throws a shot to the body.
Vahaber takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Vahaber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Vahaber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ara Vahaber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vahaber lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vahaber works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ara Vahaber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vahaber, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!

Ara Vahaber wins by unanimous decision!
Ara Vahaber retains his heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Ohlrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohlrich has chosen Biz Markie's- Just a Friend as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hill
vs
Ohlrich

195 cm
24
304 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

198 cm
24
300 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

TKO Vegas
CROWN - Pit Inc

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Hill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Ohlrich!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Ohlrich blocks the leg kick.
Jon Ohlrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohlrich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ohlrich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ohlrich tries to land a leg kick but Hill saw it coming and moves away.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ohlrich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Ohlrich saw that one coming.
Ohlrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Ohlrich closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
Ohlrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Hill avoids the damage to the body.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohlrich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hill managing to block the knees to the body from Ohlrich.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Jon Ohlrich has been cut.

Ohlrich breaks the clinch.
Ohlrich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hill takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohlrich wants to slow Hill down by chopping away at his legs.
Ohlrich connects with a solid leg kick.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Ohlrich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ohlrich can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill avoids the head kick by Ohlrich.
Ohlrich circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hill drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ohlrich follows Hill to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Ohlrich!
Jon Ohlrich is the new super heavyweight champion!

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