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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan van der Giezen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

van der Giezen
vs
Young

190 cm
27
252 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
26
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johan van der Giezen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bolo Young!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van der Giezen slips a jab and a cross from Young.
van der Giezen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws a nice looking combination but van der Giezen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
van der Giezen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
van der Giezen dodges the punch combination from Young.
van der Giezen moves out of range of the strikes.
Young throws a right hand that van der Giezen ducks under and follows up with a left that van der Giezen also avoids with ease.
Young stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Young wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan van der Giezen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van der Giezen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
van der Giezen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
van der Giezen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young slips a jab and a cross from van der Giezen.
Young tries to bum rush van der Giezen with a series of wild strikes but van der Giezen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from van der Giezen.
Young looks gassed!

van der Giezen drives through and clinches with Young against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws an elbow but it misses.

van der Giezen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
van der Giezen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
Young misses with a double jab
and van der Giezen counters with a nice uppercut.
van der Giezen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and van der Giezen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

van der Giezen lands a big head kick that sends Young tumbling to the mat! van der Giezen takes a step backwards and waves Young back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Bolo Young has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
van der Giezen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
van der Giezen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.

van der Giezen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
van der Giezen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Young gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
van der Giezen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
van der Giezen tries to stall but Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
van der Giezen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Young wants to break free but van der Giezen has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

van der Giezen ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. van der Giezen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Young loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
van der Giezen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
van der Giezen trying to control the position.
van der Giezen looking for a sweep. Not yet van der Giezen, not yet.
Young lands a couple of digs.
van der Giezen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from van der Giezen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young 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.

Johan van der Giezen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bolo Young's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

van der Giezen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing van der Giezen off to one side.
Johan van der Giezen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
van der Giezen wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
van der Giezen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Young will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from van der Giezen is defended easily by Young.
van der Giezen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan van der Giezen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

van der Giezen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
van der Giezen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Young just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but van der Giezen has him pressed against the ropes.

van der Giezen breaks the clinch.
Johan van der Giezen is winning the standup battle so far.
van der Giezen scores with a kick to the body.
van der Giezen shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting van der Giezen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
van der Giezen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and van der Giezen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for van der Giezen.
van der Giezen shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing van der Giezen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a combination that misses

and van der Giezen counters by moving into the clinch.
Young wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but van der Giezen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
van der Giezen wants to break the clinch but can't.
van der Giezen wants a takedown.

Young manages to break the clinch.

van der Giezen moves into range and clinches up with Young.
van der Giezen jumps guard but Young stands there with van der Giezen around his waist. van der Giezen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
van der Giezen tries to pull guard but Young holds him up against the ropes and eventually van der Giezen drops back down to his feet.
van der Giezen looking for a takedown.
Young can't break the clinch.
Young wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
van der Giezen tries to stall but Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
van der Giezen jumps guard but Young stands there with van der Giezen around his waist. van der Giezen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Young stops a takedown attempt from van der Giezen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to break free but van der Giezen has control.
van der Giezen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

van der Giezen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
van der Giezen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and van der Giezen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by van der Giezen.
van der Giezen is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Young tries to circle away but van der Giezen has him pinned against the ropes.
van der Giezen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
van der Giezen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
van der Giezen tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
van der Giezen throws a nice head kick!

van der Giezen moves into range and clinches up with Young.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan van der Giezen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bolo Young's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

van der Giezen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. van der Giezen gets slowly back to his feet.
Young tries to clinch up
and van der Giezen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

van der Giezen moves into the clinch successfully.
Young wants to break free but van der Giezen has control.
Young is trying to break the clinch but van der Giezen has him pressed against the ropes.
Young prevents the takedown attempt.
van der Giezen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
van der Giezen leaning his opponent against the ropes.

van der Giezen manages to break the clinch.
van der Giezen shoots and misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan van der Giezen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van der Giezen wants to clinch.
van der Giezen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from van der Giezen, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Young as van der Giezen shoots in.
van der Giezen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for van der Giezen on that attempt.
van der Giezen misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Young swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from van der Giezen.
Young misses with a left hand
and van der Giezen counters with a good low kick that Young was not able to check.
van der Giezen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten van der Giezen somewhat.
van der Giezen keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Giezen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
van der Giezen misses with the combination.
Young stuffs the takedown attempt from van der Giezen. van der Giezen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolo Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
van der Giezen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Young throws a series of punches but van der Giezen moves out of range.
Young misses with a double jab

and van der Giezen counters by moving into the clinch.
van der Giezen wants to stall.

van der Giezen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolo Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johan van der Giezen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and van der Giezen counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

van der Giezen clinches up against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan van der Giezen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well van der Giezen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan van der Giezen!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Shiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slide is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People. Kimbo Slide will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shiga
vs
Slide

179 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

203 cm
25
269 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Shiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Slide!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slide misses with a double jab.
Slide tries to clinch but Shiga moves away

and Shiga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slide is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Shiga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiga has Slide pushed against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shiga for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shiga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shiga.
Slide tries for a takedown but Shiga manages to get underhooks.
Shiga stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daisuke Shiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Shiga controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daisuke Shiga.
Slide connects with a crisp jab.

Shiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slide has a closed guard, preventing Shiga from standing up.
Slide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slide is on top in guard.
Shiga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slide is controlling him.
Shiga wants to get back to his feet but Slide passes into half guard.
Slide trying to mount his opponent but Shiga defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slide is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiga defends it well.
Slide sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shiga defending well though.
Slide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shiga keeps working.
Slide wants to pass to mount but Shiga is defending the position.
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. Slide connects with a nice short shot to Shiga's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shiga is trying to stand back up but Slide is controlling him
Slide wants to take a breather but Shiga is having none of it.

Slide seems to be looking for submissions.
Shiga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slide.
Slide seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slide not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slide throwing shots but Shiga is blocking nicely.
Well, if Slide is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Slide postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shiga to stand up.
Kimbo Slide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slide.
Slide misses with a wild body shot.
Shiga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slide lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Daisuke Shiga has been cut.
Slide misses with a takedown attempt

and Shiga counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slide goes for a takedown attempt but Shiga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slide tries for a takedown but Shiga circles away easily

and Shiga counters with a takedown into side control.
Slide looks gassed!

Shiga decides to take the fight back to the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shiga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slide circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Shiga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slide slips under a jab from Shiga.
Slide gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Shiga moves into the clinch.
Slide is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shiga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shiga is pressed up against the ropes. Slide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shiga down to the mat. Shiga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daisuke Shiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Slide with a poor takedown
and Shiga counters with a nice body shot.

Shiga has managed to clinch.
Shiga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shiga controlling the action here for a moment.
Slide has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shiga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slide up against the ropes.
Slide is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiga tries to circle away but Slide has him pinned against the ropes.
Slide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shiga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slide.

Shiga closes the distance and clinches.
Shiga has Slide pressed against the ropes.
Shiga prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shiga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

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.
Slide tries for a takedown. No joy.

Shiga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slide swats away the attempt to clinch by Shiga.
Slide tries for a takedown but Shiga circles away easily

and Shiga moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shiga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slide wants a takedown but no success here.
Shiga stops a takedown attempt from Slide.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shiga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide letting Shiga take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daisuke Shiga.

Shiga moves into range and clinches up with Slide.
Shiga controlling the action here for a moment.
Shiga gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Slide is trying to drag Shiga to the mat but Shiga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Shiga taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daisuke Shiga.
Slide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Slide sprawls well. He's pushed Shiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slide with a poor takedown

and Shiga counters by moving into the clinch.
Slide letting Shiga take a breather here.
Slide is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shiga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slide looking for a takedown.
Shiga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slide wants a takedown.
Slide has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Shiga to work.
Slide drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shiga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Shiga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Shiga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shiga looks to land a right hand but Slide moved out of range.
Slide misses with a takedown

and Shiga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shiga tries to break the clinch but Slide is controlling the position.
Shiga stalling.
Shiga prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiga is looking to break free of the clinch but Slide has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Shiga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slide goes for a takedown attempt but Shiga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daisuke Shiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiga shoots in looking for a takedown. Slide tries to sprawl out of it but Shiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Slide manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slide with a poor takedown
and Shiga counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slide with a lazy takedown attempt

and Shiga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shiga.
Slide drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shiga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daisuke Shiga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Shiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slide's half guard.
Slide wants to get back to his feet.
Slide trying to hold on to Shiga's head to control him but Shiga postures up.
Shiga tries to stand but can't do so whilst Slide controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slide is pressing down on Shiga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shiga tries to stand but Slide is controlling from the bottom.
Shiga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slide on the ground.
Slide lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shiga!
Kimbo Slide has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimbo Slide!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Puma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Holmes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holmes
vs
Puma

191 cm
27
252 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
258 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Puma!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes misses with a combination
enabling Puma to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Puma misses.
Holmes misses with a combination
enabling Puma to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gary Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puma was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Puma blocks a jab.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Puma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes defending well as Puma loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puma tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Puma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmes throws a one two combo.

It looks like Johnny Puma has been cut.
Puma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes tries to move into range but Puma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puma throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Puma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puma connects with a body shot.
Puma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puma connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Gary Holmes has been cut.

Puma pushes Holmes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Come on Puma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Puma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puma counters with a left to the body.
Puma jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puma.
Puma takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.

Puma moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puma digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Puma has double underhooks.
Holmes letting Puma take a breather here.

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

Puma rushes Holmes and presses him up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Puma.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puma.
Puma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Puma manages to break the clinch.
Puma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puma throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.

Oooooh!!! Puma has knocked Holmes down with a huge combo! Puma steps away and waves a wobbly Holmes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puma scores with a hook to the body. Holmes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holmes tries to move into range but Puma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puma. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puma misses with a wild body shot.

Puma cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Puma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holmes to stand back up!

Holmes is rocked!
Puma cracks Holmes with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Puma!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tokahuro Nagabushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takito Pequito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokahuro Nagabushi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takito Pequito's chin.

Nagabushi
vs
Pequito

177 cm
25
162 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokahuro Nagabushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takito Pequito!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagabushi throws a right and a left that Pequito avoids nicely.

Pequito shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nagabushi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nagabushi is not content to let Pequito control the position.
Pequito is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pequito advances nicely into full mount.
Pequito takes Nagabushi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nagabushi is in trouble.
Pequito keeps control of the position as Nagabushi tries to break free.

Pequito is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nagabushi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Will Pequito go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pequito is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nagabushi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pequito tries to get the hooks in deep but Nagabushi pushed the leg off.
Pequito is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Pequito tightening his grip on Nagabushi, looking for the choke.

Nagabushi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Pequito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagabushi breaks Pequito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequito wants to sweep but no luck.
Pequito pulls Nagabushi in to control the position.
Nagabushi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nagabushi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pequito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pequito has escaped and now he's on top!
Nagabushi trying to keep a closed guard but Pequito is proving a slippery customer.
Nagabushi keeping moving, preventing Pequito from controlling successfully.
Nagabushi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagabushi, not yet.
Nagabushi is working hard here to advance position.
Nagabushi trying to control the position.
Pequito trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagabushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nagabushi misses with a takedown attempt - Pequito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Pequito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pequito wants to control but Nagabushi is keeping him busy.
Nagabushi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pequito's best efforts.
Pequito passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nagabushi is trying desperately to improve position.
Nagabushi is squirming around, avoiding Pequito's attempts to control the action.
Nagabushi prevents Pequito from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pequito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nagabushi is looking to get to half guard.
Pequito tries to control but Nagabushi wriggling away.
Pequito mounts Nagabushi! Really nice guard pass there!
Pequito is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nagabushi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pequito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takito Pequito 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.

Nagabushi misses with a takedown attempt

and Pequito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nagabushi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pequito.
Nagabushi wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Pequito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pequito moves nicely into side control.
Pequito tries to move to mount but Nagabushi blocks the move with his legs.
Takito Pequito has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pequito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pequito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagabushi keeps working.
Nagabushi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagabushi trying to control but Pequito postures up.
Pequito wants to take a breather but Nagabushi is having none of it.
Pequito passes to side control.
Nagabushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pequito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Pequito is working to tighten is grip on Nagabushi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nagabushi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pequito is really squeezing tight and eventually Nagabushi passes out! Pequito breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takito Pequito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Vengrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vengrio has chosen Muay Thai as his entrance music. Gary Peterson is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Peterson
vs
Vengrio

193 cm
25
280 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
287 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arthur Vengrio!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vengrio can pounce on him.
Vengrio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vengrio tries a head kick but it misses.
Vengrio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peterson.

It looks like Gary Peterson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vengrio misses with a head kick.

Vengrio lands a big head kick that sends Peterson tumbling to the mat! Vengrio takes a step backwards and waves Peterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vengrio throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vengrio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vengrio cracks Peterson with a hook to the temple - Peterson is on wobbly legs here! Vengrio swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Peterson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vengrio wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arthur Vengrio!

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 Hiro Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junichi Sawayashiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Aoki
vs
Sawayashiki

180 cm
20
227 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
26
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junichi Sawayashiki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawayashiki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sawayashiki ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Sawayashiki tries to clinch but Aoki moves away

and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch.
Sawayashiki is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sawayashiki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sawayashiki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sawayashiki throws a body kick the misses
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sawayashiki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sawayashiki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Sawayashiki counters with a nice leg kick.
Sawayashiki throws a left and a right that both miss

and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aoki.
Sawayashiki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki lands an elbow that stopped Sawayashiki in his tracks for a moment.
Sawayashiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Aoki prevents Sawayashiki from breaking the clinch.
Sawayashiki is trying to break free.
Sawayashiki tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sawayashiki tries to clinch up
and Sawayashiki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawayashiki looks gassed!
Sawayashiki closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aoki.
Still in the clinch, Aoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Aoki.
Sawayashiki throws an elbow that misses.
Aoki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aoki prevents Sawayashiki from breaking the clinch.
Aoki takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aoki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sawayashiki darts in trying to clinch
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawayashiki throws a combination that misses
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawayashiki thumps Aoki with a low kick.
Sawayashiki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Aoki lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sawayashiki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Sawayashiki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki cracks Sawayashiki with an open hand slap.
Sawayashiki moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Sawayashiki lands a high kick!
Junichi Sawayashiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawayashiki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Sawayashiki throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aoki.
Sawayashiki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawayashiki wants to clinch
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aoki counters with a big right hand! Oh Sawayashiki is in trouble here! Aoki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Aoki!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lerry Sancio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sancio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Before I Forget. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sancio
vs
Gunnarsson

172 cm
24
152 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

169 cm
25
158 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lerry Sancio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sancio counters with a nice uppercut.
Sancio lands a nice shot to the body.
Sancio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnarsson punishes Sancio's body with a nice straight punch.
Sancio misses with a shot to the body
and Gunnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sancio.
A cross from Gunnarsson lands.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sancio rather than just go for the knockout.
Sancio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sancio misses with a combination

and Gunnarsson counters with a single leg into guard. Sancio didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sancio has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gunnarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sancio has wrist control.
Sancio keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson won't allow Sancio to sweep him here.
Sancio is working hard here to advance position.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Sancio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sancio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sancio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sancio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gunnarsson looking to sit in guard and control but Sancio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sancio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gunnarsson looking to control.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard but Sancio passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Sancio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?

Sancio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnarsson is just riding it out for now. Sancio eventually gives up the hold.
Sancio is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sancio prevents Gunnarsson from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sancio wants to take a breather but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Sancio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Sancio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnarsson is just riding it out for now. Sancio eventually gives up the hold.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Sancio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
Gunnarsson is looking to escape.
Sancio wants to free his trapped foot but Gunnarsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sancio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Sancio misses with a body shot
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sancio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sancio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sancio misses the target.
Sancio loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sancio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunnarsson's head.
Sancio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Sancio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Sancio throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Sancio moves out of range.
Sancio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Sancio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sancio counters with a stiff right hand.
Sancio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab to the body
and Sancio counters with a body kick.
Sancio throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Sancio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sancio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sancio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sancio counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sancio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Gunnarsson is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sancio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson tests Sancio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Sancio misses.
Sancio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sancio.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sancio doesn't seem bothered though.

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.
Sancio avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
That kick from Sancio tenderised Gunnarsson's leg. Gunnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sancio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Sancio misses with the combination.
Sancio throws a combination that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sancio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lerry Sancio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sancio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sancio misses with a hook to the body
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson misses the body punch
and Sancio counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sancio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sancio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Sancio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunnarsson's head.
Sancio throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sancio counters with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab to the body
and Sancio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sancio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Sancio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sancio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sancio.
A shot to the body from Gunnarsson misses
and Sancio counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses the body punch
letting Sancio counter with a right hand.
Sancio throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Sancio's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from Gunnarsson misses
and Sancio counters with a one-two to the body.
Sancio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sancio ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot
and Sancio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sancio counters with a three punch combo that has Gunnarsson backing up. Gunnarsson nods at Sancio to acknowledge the strikes.
Sancio throws a head kick that misses.
Sancio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Gunnarsson with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sancio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sancio scrambles back to his feet.
Lerry Sancio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sancio looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming.

Gunnarsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Sancio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sancio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sancio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sancio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Sancio is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lerry Sancio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sancio 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lerry Sancio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otaku Senzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Antorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senzuri comes to the ring accompanied by Tori Amos-Code Red . Antorio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Stand Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Senzuri
vs
Antorio

185 cm
25
203 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

189 cm
25
203 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otaku Senzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Antorio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antorio moves away.

Antorio 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.

Senzuri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Antorio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Senzuri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antorio distracts Senzuri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Antorio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Antorio distracts Senzuri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Senzuri wants to stand but Antorio is controlling the position.
Antorio distracts Senzuri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Senzuri is trying to control the position 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.
Antorio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Antorio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Antorio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Senzuri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Antorio defends well.
Antorio looking to pass the guard.

Senzuri working for a triangle but Antorio defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senzuri trying to control the position.
Antorio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Antorio is working Senzuri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Senzuri has momentary wrist control but Antorio slips an elbow through the middle.

Senzuri is looking for a triangle but Antorio pushes his legs off easily.
Antorio postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Antorio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Senzuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Senzuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antorio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antorio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Antorio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Senzuri's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antorio is in close to Senzuri's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Senzuri uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Senzuri slips a jab from Antorio.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Senzuri enables Antorio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Senzuri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Antorio postures up and lands a big shot to Senzuri's brow.
Antorio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Antorio landing with the ground and pound.

Senzuri is looking for a triangle but Antorio pushes his legs off easily.

Senzuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Senzuri is breathing heavily.
Antorio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Senzuri's head.

Senzuri is rocked!
Antorio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Senzuri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antorio postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Senzuri covers up, he's hurt! Antorio keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Antorio and the ref steps in to end the fight! Antorio can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Antorio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinwi Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Polski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo's entrance music is Let's go!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Polski's choice of entrance music: Pursuit of Happiness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bolo
vs
Polski

190 cm
29
215 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

188 cm
20
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KAISER

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinwi Bolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Polski!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolo tries for a takedown but Polski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolo throws a body punch but Polski moves out of range.
Bolo cracks Polski with a good jab.
Bolo misses with a hook
and Polski counters with a nice body shot.
Polski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolo scores with a nice strike.
Polski misses with a two punch combination.
Polski takes a swing at Bolo's ribcage but misses.
Bolo throws a big shot that misses.
Bolo throws a right hand that misses
letting Polski counter with a right hand.
Bolo misses with a right hand
and Polski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Polski misses with a hook. Bolo ducked under it nicely.
Polski connects with the punch.
Polski throws a leg kick but Bolo moved away.
Bolo misses with an uppercut
and Polski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Bolo coming out on top.
Polski slips a jab from Bolo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polski.
Polski throws a series of punches but Bolo moves out of range.
Polski moves forwards but Bolo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polski stuns Bolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Polski is out of range and Bolo settles back down.
Polski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolo misses with a low kick as Polski jumps back.
Bolo lands with a hook. Polski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polski tests Bolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bolo is breathing heavily.
Polski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Bolo blocks a leg kick.
Bolo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Polski. Polski obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Polski to score with a decent uppercut.
Polski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polski steps in with a hook that catches Bolo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Polski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bolo looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Polski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prodigy - Breathe. Klebanov has chosen Your Worst Nightmare as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aoki
vs
Klebanov

188 cm
21
200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

168 cm
26
166 lbs
14 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Klebanov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klebanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Klebanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the ropes.
Klebanov lands a body punch.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Klebanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klebanov is working Aoki over against the ropes.

Aoki successfully pulls guard.
Klebanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Klebanov is proving a slippery customer.
Klebanov 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.
Aoki looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Evgeni Klebanov.
Klebanov lands with a straight right. Aoki didn't see that one coming.
Klebanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Klebanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Klebanov gets caught flat footed, as Aoki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Aoki 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov has Aoki pulled in close to control his posture.
Klebanov controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Klebanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klebanov is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Klebanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A nice leg kick lands there from Klebanov.
Klebanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Klebanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klebanov counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki closes the distance but Klebanov moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klebanov.
Klebanov tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
Klebanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klebanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aoki is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klebanov.
Klebanov thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Klebanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Klebanov drives through and clinches with Aoki against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov presses Aoki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aoki has Klebanov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Klebanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klebanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Klebanov has Aoki pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Klebanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aoki tumbling to the mat - Klebanov dives into Aoki's guard.
Klebanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Klebanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Klebanov wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
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.
Klebanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Klebanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Klebanov misses with a low kick.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Klebanov.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klebanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klebanov throws a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Klebanov counters with a low kick, right behind Aoki 's knee.
Klebanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Klebanov is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klebanov.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Klebanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gilbert Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klebanov cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Klebanov.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Klebanov. Klebanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Klebanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Klebanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Aoki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klebanov did well to prevent Aoki getting side control.
Aoki is stalling here. Klebanov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aoki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Klebanov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klebanov's best efforts.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Klebanov!