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Undercard bout

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

Dragon
vs
Endo

175 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumina Endo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dragon clinches up against the ropes.

Dragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Endo avoids the body shot from Dragon.
Endo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragon scores with a one two! Endo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Endo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragon lands a really nice looking cross but Endo seems unphased.
Dragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Endo's head backwards.
Dragon throws a big shot that misses.
Dragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Endo manages to avoid it.
Dragon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dragon scores with a jab. Endo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Endo closes the distance and clinches up with Dragon, looking for a takedown. Endo pushes Dragon against the ropes but Dragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Dragon does no damage.
Endo misses with a double jab
and Dragon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Endo circles away.
Endo walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Endo is defended easily by Dragon.
Takanori Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumina Endo.
Dragon sizes up Endo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Dragon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dragon tries to circle away but Endo has him pinned against the ropes.

Dragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Endo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Endo looks gassed!
Endo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dragon duly obliges.
Dragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Endo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dragon misses with a wild combination.
Endo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Endo's head.
Dragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Endo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dragon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Endo.
Dragon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Dragon gets a clinch.

Dragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Endo keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragon, as that shot connected.
Endo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Endo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dragon counters with a one-two to the body.
Dragon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragon throws a leg kick but Endo moved away.
Rumina Endo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Endo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragon throws a right and a left that Endo avoids nicely.

Dragon moves into the clinch.
Dragon working hard to break the clinch.
Dragon is trying to force a seperation but Endo has the dominant position.

Dragon manages to break the clinch.
Dragon scores with a hook.
Endo tries to clinch but Dragon is having none of it.

Dragon moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragon.

Dragon breaks the clinch.
Endo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Dragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Dragon does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takanori Dragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragon misses with a few strikes there.
Dragon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dragon.
Endo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragon as he avoids it easily.
Dragon scores with the left hand. Endo knows he should have avoided that one.
Dragon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Dragon does it's job there.
Dragon lands a with a good body shot.
Dragon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Endo circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Endo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dragon lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dragon throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dragon clinches up against the ropes.
Endo fails to pull guard.
Dragon tries to break free but Endo pushes him back against the ropes.
Endo is looking to break free of the clinch but Dragon has double underhooks.

Endo decides to pull guard.
Dragon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Endo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dragon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Endo's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Endo has his foot on Dragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Endo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragon wanted to stand there but Endo had control of the position.
Endo is trying to keep Dragon in close.
Endo trying to strike off his back.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dragon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Endo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dragon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Endo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragon motions for Endo to come forward. Dragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Endo feints and as Dragon raises his hands in defense, Endo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Endo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Endo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dragon has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endo working the head and body with strikes.

Endo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Endo just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dragon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Endo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Endo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragon wants to get back to his feet but Endo drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Endo fails with the takedown
and Dragon counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Dragon misses.
Dragon swinging wilding here.
Dragon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragon lands a jab-cross combination.
Dragon cracks Endo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Endo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dragon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takanori Dragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dragon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Endo to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Dragon has his feet on Endo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Endo.
Endo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dragon thuds his right hand into Endo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Endo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragon can pounce on him.
Endo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Takanori Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumina Endo.
Dragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Dragon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Endo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dragon wants to stand and escape but Endo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endo trying to control but Dragon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Endo won't allow Dragon to get back to his feet.
Dragon is wriggling around but Endo manages to pass to half guard.
Dragon looks like he's trying to stand up.

Endo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dragon is just riding it out for now. Endo eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dragon is not content to let Endo control the position.
Dragon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dragon tries to get out of the position.
Dragon is looking to escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Endo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dragon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dragon.
Dragon is trying to force a seperation but Endo has the dominant position.
Dragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Endo has him pressed against the ropes.
Endo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragon walks away with a smile on his face. Endo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Endo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dragon did well to prevent Endo getting side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rumina Endo.
I think Endo 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Tottori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenta Tottori has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tottori
vs
Yamada

173 cm
24
148 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

171 cm
20
137 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Tottori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiro Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamada misses with a two punch combination.
Yamada tries to clinch up but Tottori circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tottori tries to avoid it but Yamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tottori to the ground. Tottori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Tottori closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yamada is looking to control Tottori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamada avoid being mounted?

Tottori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tottori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tottori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamada is looking for a sweep. Tottori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tottori is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamada defends it well.
Yamada trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tottori in particular looking to stall.
Yamada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yamada is refusing to be controlled, as Tottori sits in half guard.
Tottori is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yamada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Tottori shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yamada wants to control but Tottori is keeping busy.
Yamada is looking to improve his position.
Yamada trying to control but Tottori postures up.
Tottori is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tottori works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yamada looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tottori thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tottori punching from mount but Yamada doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Tottori goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yamada is on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Tottori is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yamada has his hands clasped together but Tottori extends an breaks Yamada's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tottori.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenta Tottori!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ireland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erland Aleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erland Aleski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ireland
vs
Aleski

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

172 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Ireland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erland Aleski!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ireland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ireland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ireland lands a heavy elbow.
Ireland lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Aleski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Aleski is rocked!
Ireland looking to control but Aleski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aleski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ireland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aleski is still in real trouble! Can Ireland finish him?
Ireland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aleski is squirming around, avoiding Ireland's attempts to control the action.
Aleski seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aleski is bucking up trying to escape but Ireland cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleski is squirming around, avoiding Ireland's attempts to control the action.
Ireland scoring with strikes but Aleski is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ireland cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ireland working Aleski over with strikes here.
Ireland pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aleski tries to hold on but Ireland postures up.
Ireland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aleski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ireland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aleski wants to control but Ireland is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ireland dominating with strikes here.
Ireland breaks from Aleski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ireland looking to finish Aleski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aleski!
Ireland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aleski is squirming around, avoiding Ireland's attempts to control the action.
Ireland working Aleski over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleski regains half guard.
Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ireland.
Ireland is nestled in close to Aleski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ireland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ireland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ireland wants to take a breather but Aleski is having none of it.
Aleski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ireland moves nicely into side control.
Ireland working the ground and pound from side control.
Ireland cracks Aleski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ireland just content to control the position.
Ireland working the ground and pound from side control.
Aleski can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aleski tries to improve position but can't.
Ireland working the head and body with strikes.
Ireland in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ireland trying to control the action but Aleski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ireland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aleski down.
Ireland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ireland working away.
Ireland scoring with punches and elbows.
Aleski seems a little lost for a moment, as Ireland dominates the positioning.
Ireland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleski keeps working.
Ireland working the ground and pound.
Aleski looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ireland slows the pace down.
Ireland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aleski down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ireland landing strikes.
Ireland wants to take a breather but Aleski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ireland.
Ireland postures up in Aleski's guard and throws a big left but Aleski blocks it.

Aleski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ireland is aware though and is defending well.
Ireland wants to pass the guard but Aleski is keeping the position.
Aleski keeping moving, preventing Ireland from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ireland is really struggling to control Aleski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ireland distracts Aleski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ireland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ireland.
Ireland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ireland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ireland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aleski on the ground.
Ireland is nestled in close to Aleski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Aleski actively working from the bottom here.
Ireland is keen to just control but Aleski is a slippery customer.
Aleski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ireland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ireland wants to pass the guard but Aleski is defending well.
Ireland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aleski is breathing heavily.
Ireland content to control rather than advance.
Aleski is trying to maintain the position but Ireland is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ireland.

Aleski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ireland working the head and body with strikes.
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. Ireland connects with a nice short shot to Aleski's temple.
Ireland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aleski has hold of Ireland's hands but Ireland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ireland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ryan Ireland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ireland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ireland drops an elbow to the side of Aleski's head.
Ireland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ireland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ireland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ireland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleski taking some punishment here, with Ireland in his half guard.
Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ireland lands strikes from half guard.
Aleski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ireland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ireland distracts Aleski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ireland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ireland wants to control from the top but Aleski keeps moving.
Ireland connects with a couple of short punches.
Ireland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aleski's head.
Ireland tries to free his leg and advance position but Aleski is retaining full guard.
Aleski keeping moving, preventing Ireland from controlling successfully.
Ireland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ireland is working Aleski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland sitting in guard here, content to control.

Aleski working for a triangle but Ireland defends it easily.
Ireland postures up and lands a big shot to Aleski's brow.
Ireland slips nicely into half guard.
Ireland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ireland lands strikes from half guard.
Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ireland is controlling the pace.
Aleski trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ireland lands a nice short elbow.
Ireland winds up and cracks Aleski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ireland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aleski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ireland lands a big shot there that rocks Aleski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Ireland.
Aleski is in a horrible position here. Ireland smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ireland with shots to the head and body - Aleski looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Ireland.
Ireland landing strikes from the mount and Aleski is in trouble!
Ireland trying to control but Aleski is having none of it.
Aleski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Ireland dominated that second round.
That's time! Ireland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

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

Aleski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ireland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ireland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ireland lands a couple of elbows.
Ireland wants to pass the guard but Aleski is keeping the position.
Ireland passes into half guard.
Aleski is refusing to be controlled, as Ireland sits in half guard.
Ireland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ireland is taking a breather. Aleski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ireland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ireland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aleski can do to turn this around?
Ireland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aleski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aleski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Ireland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Ireland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ireland unloading with bombs!
Ireland connects with a bit shot that sees Aleski covering up! More strikes from Ireland and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ireland is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ireland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrese Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herisvaldo Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the ring accompanied by Dream Shatterer. Herisvaldo Pereira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Thomas
vs
Pereira

195 cm
21
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrese Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herisvaldo Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas 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.
Thomas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
Thomas won't allow Pereira to get back to his feet.
Thomas postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Pereira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas shoots and misses

and Pereira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Pereira counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.

Pereira rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Pereira jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Pereira wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.

Pereira had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thomas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pereira Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thomas's back instead.
Pereira lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Thomas hold on?!
Thomas prevents Pereira from getting a body triangle.
Thomas is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Pereira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pereira lands a shot to the body.
Thomas tries to break free.

Pereira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas tries to break free.
Pereira lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Thomas is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thomas tries to break free.
Pereira tries to get the hooks in deep but Thomas pushed the leg off.
Pereira keeps control of the position as Thomas tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pereira looking for the choke from the back.
Pereira doesn't have the hooks in and Thomas manages to turn into his guard.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pereira has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pereira lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.

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

and Pereira moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pereira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas has Pereira pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Pereira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pereira stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Pereira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.

Pereira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Pereira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thomas fails with the takedown

and Pereira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pereira lands a nice knee to the body.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pereira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Pereira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Pereira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Pereira instigates a clinch.
Pereira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pereira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pereira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Pereira.

Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pereira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pereira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Pereira.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pereira digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The is referee keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Pereira prevents the takedown attempt.

Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pereira counters with a head kick. That will keep Thomas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thomas striking off his back but it's not causing Pereira any problems.
Thomas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thomas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thomas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thomas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thomas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

and Pereira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pereira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
Thomas can't get the takedown.

Pereira breaks the clinch.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.

Thomas scores with a takedown into Pereira's guard.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas distracts Pereira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pereira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira 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.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas with a poor takedown

and Pereira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Thomas tries to strike from the bottom.
Thomas tries to strike from the bottom.
Thomas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Pereira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Pereira on that attempt.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes.

Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herisvaldo Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt

and Pereira moves into the clinch.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pereira scores with a knee to the head.

Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Pereira or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas fails with the takedown

and Pereira counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Pereira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Pereira counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pereira counters by moving into the clinch.
Pereira is pressed up against the ropes. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pereira down to the mat. Pereira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pereira tries to clinch up.

Pereira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pereira taking a breather.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pereira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Thomas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pereira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thomas trying to strike off his back.
Thomas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thomas 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.
Thomas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thomas lands a big shot there that rocks Pereira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas lands a big elbow.
Thomas landing shots from mount.
Pereira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thomas trying to strike off his back.
Thomas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thomas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Tyrese Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas lands some strikes from the bottom.
Thomas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thomas wants to improve his position but instead Pereira has moved into half guard.
Thomas misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pereira lands an overhand right.
Pereira tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt

and Pereira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Thomas has Pereira pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thomas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pereira tumbling to the mat - Thomas dives into Pereira's guard.
Thomas stands up over Pereira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas stands up over Pereira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Herisvaldo Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herisvaldo Pereira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takanahana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Takanahana's choice of entrance music: Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt. Yoshi Takanahana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Georges St Pierre's chin.

St Pierre
vs
Takanahana

178 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Cage Wars: Rocha Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Takanahana!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanahana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takanahana is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
Takanahana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.

St Pierre darts in and clinches Takanahana up against the ropes.

St Pierre wants the takedown. Takanahana is fighting it off but St Pierre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takanahana's guard against the ropes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Takanahana.

Takanahana working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takanahana on the ground.

St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Takanahana is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Takanahana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is really struggling to control Takanahana but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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

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

Takanahana looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
St Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Takanahana working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
Takanahana looks gassed!
St Pierre trying to control but Takanahana is working from the bottom.

Takanahana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead St Pierre passes into side control.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Takanahana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre controls the position from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanahana dodges the ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre in side control lands a decent elbow.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Takanahana is working from the bottom.
St Pierre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

St Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takanahana, who protects the arm well.
Takanahana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St Pierre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Takanahana looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Takanahana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Takanahana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takanahana is on top in guard.

Takanahana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but St Pierre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takanahana has St Pierre in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Takanahana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takanahana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

St Pierre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takanahana.

St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

St Pierre stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Takanahana wants to clinch but St Pierre slips to the side

and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.

Takanahana is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but St Pierre frees his head nicely. Oh but Takanahana has switched to an armbar! St Pierre is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yoshi Takanahana!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Lupus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kelly
vs
Lupus

170 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy Lupus!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupus.
Lupus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lupus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Lupus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Lupus avoids them all with ease.
Kelly slips under a jab.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Lupus throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupus throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Kelly cracks Lupus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kelly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a right and a left that Lupus avoids nicely.
Lupus misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly scores with a nice strike.
Lupus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Lupus misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Lupus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kelly.
Good exchange - Kelly coming out on top.
Lupus just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Kelly.
Lupus swinging wilding here.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupus fails with the takedown.
Kelly scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lupus looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Lupus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly lands a jab to the head.
Timmy Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelly lands with an overhand left.
Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lupus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupus.
Lupus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly checks a low kick from Lupus.
Kelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lupus in his tracks.
Lupus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Kelly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lupus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupus misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupus.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupus tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Nice straight punches there by Kelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelly.
Lupus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Lupus blocks a jab.
Lupus misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Lupus's shoulder, as Lupus tries to avoid the shot.
Lupus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lupus misses the body punch
and Lupus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Kelly cracks Lupus with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big right from Lupus misses.
John Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly with a jab.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Lupus.
Lupus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kelly in his tracks.
Lupus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupus circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kelly.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Lupus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Lupus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Lupus.
Lupus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lupus lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Lupus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Lupus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lupus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Kelly throws a jab when Lupus was well out of range.
Lupus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Lupus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Lupus misses its intended target.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Lupus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Lupus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly throws the left hand but Lupus avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupus misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Lupus.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly moves out of range as Lupus strikes.
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupus.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupus.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Lupus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lupus throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupus lands a nice shot that snaps Kelly's head back.
Lupus shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lupus punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupus throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly moves out of range as Lupus throws a body kick.
Lupus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Lupus moves out of range.
Kelly slips a jab from Lupus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupus throws out the jab.
Lupus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupus looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lupus misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupus looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Lupus misses with a looping right.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupus.
Lupus throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kelly on the side of the head.
Lupus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lupus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Lupus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly slips a straight right by Lupus.
Lupus shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Lupus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lupus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kelly wants to stand but Lupus is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Lupus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lupus throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lupus trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Lupus stands and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Lupus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kelly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lupus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
A swing and a miss from Lupus.
Lupus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupus.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Lupus throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupus misses the shot to the body.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Lupus moves out of range.
Lupus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lupus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus throws a front kick aimed at Kelly's knee but Kelly avoids it well.
Lupus throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lupus.
Lupus throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Lupus throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Lupus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly tries to bum rush Lupus with a series of wild strikes but Lupus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lupus throws a sloppy body shot
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lupus misses with a looping right.
Lupus throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Lupus loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kelly duly obliges.
Timmy Lupus seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No joy there for Lupus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lupus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupus misses with a double jab
and Kelly counters with a three punch combo that has Lupus backing up. Lupus nods at Kelly to acknowledge the strikes.
Lupus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupus connects with a looping right hand.

Lupus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lupus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kelly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupus throws out the jab.
Lupus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly tries to bum rush Lupus with a series of wild strikes but Lupus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Lupus.
Kelly slips a jab from Lupus.
Lupus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly moves out of range as Lupus strikes.
Kelly throws a hook but Lupus avoids it easily.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lupus closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupus misses with a straight left.
Lupus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lupus has time to react.
Lupus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away.
Lupus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupus fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupus throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Lupus jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.
Timmy Lupus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupus shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense.
John Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Lupus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Lupus misses.
John Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly misses with a double jab.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Lupus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chung lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lie has chosen Face Of Meth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Han
vs
lie

181 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

151 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

St. Paul's Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Han!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, chung lie!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - lie has eaten all the pies!
Han lands a nice hook to lie's body. lie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Han shoots in but no luck this time.
lie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Han lands a jab-cross combination.

Han looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for lie!

Han has isolated one of lie's arms. lie looking to fight him off but Han twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Han!
Eddie Han is the new featherweight champion!