NFC 32 - Summers Vs Fullton PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ko Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Duran Duran - Wild boys. 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!

Filipovic
vs
Master

188 cm
25
235 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ko Master!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Ko Master has been cut.
Filipovic throws a leg kick which misses Master's front leg but catches the back leg as Master tries to avoid it.
Master misses the shot to the body.

Filipovic clinches up with Master and pushes him back against the cage.
Filipovic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Master gets tackled into the cage by Filipovic. Filipovic maintains the clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free but Master has control.
Master fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Filipovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Filipovic.
Filipovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Master's efforts to push away.

Master ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Master no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Filipovic wants to stand but Master is controlling his posture from full guard.
Master lands a decent shot there.
Filipovic tries to stand but Master is controlling from the bottom.

Filipovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Filipovic clinches with his opponent.

Filipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Filipovic has closed the distance and engaged Master in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master has Filipovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filipovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Master misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filipovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master looks gassed!

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Filipovic moves into the clinch.

Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Master gets tackled into the cage by Filipovic. Filipovic maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Master on that attempt.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ko Master.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic moves into the clinch successfully.

Filipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Filipovic has closed the distance and engaged Master in a clinch.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic cracks Master with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That has opened up Ko Master's cut even more.
Filipovic cracks a nice hook into Master's ribs.
Filipovic lands a body shot.
Filipovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filipovic is defended easily by Master.
Master leaves Filipovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Filipovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ko Master's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Filipovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Master takes a kick to the side of the head.
Master misses with a left hand
and Filipovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Filipovic feints a jab promting Master to slip. Filipovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Master slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Master pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Filipovic. Beautiful body shot.
Master is breathing heavily.
Master throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Filipovic.

The cut above Ko Master's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Filipovic.
Filipovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Master's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Filipovic moves into range and clinches up with Master.
Filipovic looking for a takedown.

Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Master stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filipovic.
Filipovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Ko Master's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Filipovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Master backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master on the wrong end of a nice jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mirko Filipovic!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Ottosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wiedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottosson comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. Andreas Ottosson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ottosson
vs
Wiedman

168 cm
23
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andreas Ottosson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Wiedman!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottosson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wiedman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiedman wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiedman stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Ottosson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiedman scores with a sloppy right hand. Ottosson should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Ottosson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Ottosson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wiedman blocking the ground and pound.
Wiedman working to try and regain half guard.
Ottosson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ottosson unloading with bombs!
Wiedman is in a horrible position here. Ottosson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ottosson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ottosson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wiedman is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiedman blocking the ground and pound.
Ottosson wants to control the pace but Wiedman is squirming around nicely.
Wiedman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wiedman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ottosson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ottosson landing shots from mount.

It looks like Jack Wiedman has been cut.
Wiedman blocking the ground and pound.
Ottosson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That has opened up Jack Wiedman's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ottosson with a couple of short strikes.

The cut above Jack Wiedman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andreas Ottosson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Taveraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pendong Panot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taveraz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to dream shatter. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Taveraz
vs
Panot

182 cm
26
189 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
188 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Taveraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pendong Panot!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taveraz blocks a head kick by Panot.
Panot cracks a nice hook into Taveraz's ribs.

Taveraz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Panot was covering up waiting for the punch and Taveraz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taveraz lands a couple of digs.
Taveraz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panot trying to keep a closed guard but Taveraz is proving a slippery customer.
Taveraz lands a couple of elbows.
Panot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taveraz with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taveraz landing with the ground and pound.
Taveraz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taveraz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taveraz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panot wants to sweep but no luck.
Taveraz throws and elbow that misses. Panot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taveraz's guard. Nice move by Panot!
Panot wants to get up but he can't break Taveraz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Panot trying to control but Taveraz is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Taveraz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Wong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hunter
vs
Wong

180 cm
20
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Wong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Wong misses.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Wong scores with a jab.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Wong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Wong connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Wong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dennis Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hunter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wong wants to control the action here but instead Hunter manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hunter landing strikes from the mount.
Hunter tries to control but Wong wriggling away.
Wong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter landing punches.
Hunter looking to finish with strikes here!
Hunter 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.

Hunter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wong manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wong, who protects the arm well.
Wong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hunter has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hunter breaks from Wong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hunter working the ground and pound effectively.
Wong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hunter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hunter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hunter working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Wong is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big strike lands for Hunter! That's really hurt Wong and he's turned his back - Hunter keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hunter jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Hunter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Bouazizi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arigato Sayonara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arigato Sayonara is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bouazizi
vs
Sayonara

170 cm
19
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muhammad Bouazizi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arigato Sayonara!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sayonara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bouazizi wants to improve his position but Sayonara is controlling well.

Sayonara wants to work for an arm triangle but Bouazizi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bouazizi is trying to get back to full guard.

Sayonara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bouazizi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bouazizi looking for submissions off his back.

Bouazizi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sayonara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bouazizi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bouazizi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bouazizi actively working from the bottom here.

Bouazizi actively working from the bottom here.
Sayonara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Sayonara seems to be working for a kimura but Bouazizi defends the submission attempt.

Sayonara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sayonara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bouazizi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sayonara.

Sayonara is looking for a kimura but Bouazizi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sayonara to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Sayonara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bouazizi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sayonara.
Bouazizi tries to roll over but Sayonara keeps him under control.

Sayonara is looking for a kimura here.
Bouazizi manages to get to full guard.
Sayonara wants to stand but Bouazizi is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sayonara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sayonara 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.
Bouazizi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bouazizi, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bouazizi is on top in guard.
Bouazizi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bouazizi advances to half guard.
Sayonara tries to roll over but Bouazizi keeps him under control.
Bouazizi is thwarting Sayonara's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sayonara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bouazizi is desperately trying to improve his position but Sayonara has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouazizi is working hard here to advance position.

Sayonara looking to secure an arm triangle but Bouazizi defends it well.
Bouazizi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bouazizi regains half guard.
Sayonara wants to free his trapped foot but Bouazizi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sayonara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bouazizi!
Bouazizi tries to reverse the position but Sayonara maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arigato Sayonara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sayonara thows a body shot but no joy.

Bouazizi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sayonara to the mat! Sayonara manages to get full guard.

Bouazizi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bouazizi stopping the sweep attempt from Sayonara.
Sayonara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sayonara wants to work for an arm triangle but Bouazizi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bouazizi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bouazizi looking for submissions off his back.
Bouazizi is looking for a sweep. Sayonara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sayonara is looking for a kimura here.
Bouazizi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sayonara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bouazizi working for a triangle but Sayonara defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sayonara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sayonara throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouazizi wants to sweep but no luck.
Arigato Sayonara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sayonara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouazizi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouazizi wants to improve his position but instead Sayonara has moved into half guard.
Bouazizi tries to roll over but Sayonara keeps him under control.
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bouazizi's head.
Sayonara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Bouazizi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayonara pulls his head out easily.

Sayonara is trying to work for a kimura but Bouazizi is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sayonara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bouazizi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sayonara.

Sayonara is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bouazizi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Sayonara there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sayonara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bouazizi because Sayonara loaded up on that one.
Sayonara unloads with some shots from mount but Bouazizi bucks and avoids them well.
Bouazizi is desperately trying to improve his position but Sayonara has a good base and remains in mount.
Bouazizi regains half guard.
Bouazizi moves into full guard.
Sayonara postures up and lands a big shot to Bouazizi's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouazizi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara is looking to stand up but Bouazizi won't let him.

Bouazizi looking for subs off his back but Sayonara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Sayonara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bouazizi is just riding it out for now. Sayonara eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bouazizi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayonara pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arigato Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouazizi is just out of range.

Bouazizi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bouazizi preventing the sweep.
Bouazizi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bouazizi passes Sayonara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bouazizi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sayonara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bouazizi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sayonara defends it well.
Bouazizi uses his free foot to push down on Sayonara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sayonara.
Sayonara regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bouazizi seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sayonara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sayonara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bouaziziis looking to pass into half guard but Sayonara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sayonara is in guard.
Sayonara wants to control from the top but Bouazizi keeps moving.

Bouazizi working for a triangle but Sayonara defends it easily.
Sayonara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sayonara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bouazizi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bouazizi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muhammad Bouazizi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bouazizi looking for a guillotine here but Sayonara defends easily.
Sayonara with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sayonara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sayonara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sayonara looking to pass the guard.
Sayonara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sayonara pushing down on Bouazizi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bouazizi's head.
Bouazizi tries to get to full guard but Sayonara has control of the leg.

Bouazizi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bouazizi wants to improve his position but Sayonara is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sayonara not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bouazizi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sayonara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bouazizi is trying to stand up here but Sayonara is controlling him well.

Sayonara is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bouazizi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arigato Sayonara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keio Jun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshiro Gomi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gomi
vs
Jun

190 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

193 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keio Jun!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jun swivels and escapes.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomi moves away from the strike by Jun.
Yoshiro Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Jun.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Jun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomi is defended easily by Jun.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jun.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jun checks a leg kick.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Jun.

Jun rushes Gomi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Jun.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun pushes Gomi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jun.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomi goes for a takedown attempt but Jun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Jun circles away easily
and Jun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Jun lunges at Gomi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomi's hand.
Jun tries to clinch but Gomi moves out of range.

Jun closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Jun on the inside.
Jun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jun.
Gomi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomi.
Gomi goes for a takedown attempt but Jun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Gomi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jun is doing well to control the position and prevent Gomi from advancing to side control.
Jun trying to control from the bottom.
Gomi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomi wants to control but Jun is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jun can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gomi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomi prevents Jun from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomi is working for a kimura here but Jun manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gomi's guard.
Jun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Jun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Gomi with that takedown attempt.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jun as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jun stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomi. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jun jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jun thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi closes the distance and clinches up with Jun, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes Jun against the cage but Jun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jun.
Gomi thuds a left hand into Jun's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keio Jun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gomi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jun's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jun clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Jun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jun tries to clinch up.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Jun.
Gomi with a poor takedown
and Jun counters with a nice uppercut.
Jun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a takedown
and Jun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jun gets a clinch.
Gomi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Jun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun lands an uppercut.
Jun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jun as the two fighters clinch.
Gomi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jun prevents it.
Jun gets underhooks to prevent Gomi's takedown attempt.
Jun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jun lands a left hand.
Jun lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jun is leaning against Gomi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jun as the two fighters clinch.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jun.
Jun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomi being controlled against the cage.
Jun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jun pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jun as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Jun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
Gomi letting Jun take a breather here.
Jun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Jun.
Jun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.

Gomi is rocked!
Jun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jun.
Jun cracks Gomi with a nice body shot.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Jun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Jun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.

Jun drops Gomi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gomi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Jun as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Jun.
Keio Jun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Jun drops Gomi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gomi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jun lands with a left to the head.
Jun lands a shot to the body.
Jun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jun scores with a hook to the body.
Jun creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gomi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gomi drops to his knees and Jun pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keio Jun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Baccini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baccini
vs
Drago

186 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
196 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

MadDogs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matteo Baccini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximo Drago!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baccini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baccini.
Drago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Baccini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Baccini misses with a takedown
and Drago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baccini blocks a head kick by Drago.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago jabs Baccini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baccini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baccini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Baccini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baccini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximo Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baccini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drago finds it's way round the side to connect with Baccini's head.

Baccini is rocked!
Baccini tries to get into range but Drago steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Baccini! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Drago scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximo Drago!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nimos Oiky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oiky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In The Morning. 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!

Oiky
vs
Yasutsune

191 cm
28
169 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
164 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nimos Oiky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Azato Yasutsune!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasutsune throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oiky counters with a thumping low kick.
Yasutsune misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yasutsune. That's going to slow Oiky down.
Oiky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yasutsune tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oiky is able to avoid easily.
Oiky scores with a head kick. Yasutsune tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Azato Yasutsune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oiky. Yasutsune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oiky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yasutsune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oiky throws a head kick that misses.
Yasutsune lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yasutsune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune slips under a jab from Oiky.
A good leg kick by Yasutsune.
Oiky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yasutsune throws out the jab.
Oiky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yasutsune's sensitive parts.
Yasutsune fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Oiky misses
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick.
Yasutsune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oiky checks it well.
Oiky looks to score with a jab to the body but Yasutsune is just out of range.
Oiky moves out of range of the leg kick from Yasutsune.
Oiky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yasutsune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yasutsune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oiky blocks the body kick.
Oiky takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yasutsune lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oiky throws a hook but Yasutsune blocks it.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oiky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oiky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Oiky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yasutsune's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oiky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oiky misses with a double jab.
Oiky throws a jab when Yasutsune was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Yasutsune.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oiky.
Yasutsune throws a front kick aimed at Oiky's knee but Oiky avoids it well.
Yasutsune scores with a leg kick.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Oiky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oiky blocks a leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a head kick but Oiky moves out of range.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick that misses.
Oiky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Oiky misses
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick.
Yasutsune tries to work over Oiky's front leg with a kick but Oiky checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Oiky counters with a good low kick that Yasutsune was not able to check.
Yasutsune cracks the inside of Oiky's front leg.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but Oiky avoids it.
Oiky avoids the head kick by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune darts in trying to clinch
and Oiky counters with a flying knee. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Oiky counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yasutsune lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oiky takes a step back to recover.
Oiky connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azato Yasutsune dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oiky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Yasutsune is predictable there
and Oiky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yasutsune chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oiky can pounce on him.
Some bone on bone action there as Oiky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yasutsune lands with a slapping head kick.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oiky avoids a kick to the body.
Yasutsune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oiky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yasutsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oiky moves out of range of the body kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Oiky misses
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yasutsune wants to land a leg kick but Oiky is out of range.
Oiky misses with a hook. Yasutsune ducked under it nicely.
Oiky misses with a hook to the body
and Yasutsune counters with a low kick, right behind Oiky 's knee.
Oiky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasutsune can pounce on him.
Yasutsune walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oiky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Azato Yasutsune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yasutsune is looking to score with low kicks.
Yasutsune moves out of range as Oiky strikes.
Oiky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yasutsune avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Yasutsune
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oiky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Yasutsune misses
and Oiky counters with a low kick, right behind Yasutsune 's knee.
Oiky misses with a wild body shot.
Oiky looks to land a left hand but Yasutsune moved out of range nicely.
Oiky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yasutsune.
Oiky checks a low kick from Yasutsune.
Oiky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yasutsune sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oiky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oiky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yasutsune was well out of range. Poor timing from Oiky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oiky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yasutsune.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oiky.
Yasutsune is looking to chop away at Oiky's legs.
Yasutsune throws a front kick aimed at Oiky's knee but Oiky avoids it well.
Oiky blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune is looking to slow Oiky down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yasutsune!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Oiky misses its intended target.
Yasutsune motions for Oiky to come forward. Yasutsune throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oiky ducks under a wild hook from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune blocks a head kick by Oiky.
Yasutsune throws out a leg kick but Oiky moves out of range and Yasutsune only half commits.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yasutsune blocks a head kick by Oiky.
Oiky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oiky slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yasutsune.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yasutsune looks to land a body kick but Oiky moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yasutsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azato Yasutsune 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.

Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
Oiky throws a sloppy head kick and Yasutsune moves out of range easily.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick
and Oiky counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yasutsune throws a hook to the side of Oiky's head but Oiky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick.
Oiky throws a right hand that misses
and Yasutsune counters with a good low kick that Oiky was not able to check.
A bone on bone clash there as Yasutsune blocks the leg kick.

Yasutsune fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oiky, pushing him back against the cage.
Oiky can't break the clinch.
Oiky managing to block the knees to the body from Yasutsune.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiky managing to block the knees to the body from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oiky avoids it.
Oiky being controlled against the cage.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

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.
Yasutsune trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yasutsune tries to land knees in the clinch but Oiky avoids the damage to the body.
Yasutsune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasutsune trying to land knees to the body.
Yasutsune throws a head punch that misses.
Yasutsune misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune tries to land knees in the clinch but Oiky avoids the damage to the body.
Yasutsune has Oiky pressed against the cage, preventing Oiky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yasutsune lands a good knee to the midsection. Oiky won't want to take too many of those.
Yasutsune crunches a lovely knee into Oiky's ribcage.
Oiky tries to break free but Yasutsune pushes him back against the cage.
Oiky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yasutsune tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oiky's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oiky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oiky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune looking to throw knees to the head but Oiky is blocking nicely.
Yasutsune prevents Oiky from breaking the clinch.
Oiky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yasutsune taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oiky can't break the clinch.
Yasutsune with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oiky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oiky is looking to break free of the clinch but Yasutsune has double underhooks.
Oiky tries to circle away but Yasutsune has him pinned against the cage.
Oiky tries to break free but Yasutsune pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azato Yasutsune really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Oiky throws out a leg kick but Yasutsune moves out of range and Oiky only half commits.
Yasutsune blocks a leg kick.
Oiky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yasutsune. That one must have hurt.
Oiky wants to land a leg kick but Yasutsune is out of range.
Yasutsune throws a solid leg kick but Oiky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yasutsune.
Oiky checks the leg kick.
A head kick from Yasutsune lands but Oiky takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Oiky.
Yasutsune takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yasutsune throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oiky.
Yasutsune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oiky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yasutsune lands a really nice looking cross but Oiky seems unphased.
Yasutsune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oiky.
Oiky is looking to score with low kicks.
Oiky throws a body punch but Yasutsune moves out of range.

Yasutsune gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yasutsune tries a body shot but Oiky blocks it.
Yasutsune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oiky.
Oiky letting Yasutsune take a breather here.
Yasutsune continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oiky is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Yasutsune.
Oiky trying to control the position but instead, Yasutsune has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oiky into the cage.
Yasutsune tries to land knees in the clinch but Oiky avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but Oiky blocks it.
Oiky tries to break free but Yasutsune pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune stalling.
Yasutsune missing with knees to the body.
Yasutsune missing with knees to the body.
Yasutsune avoiding damage.
Yasutsune unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oiky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Yasutsune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oiky prevents a body shot from Yasutsune.
Oiky tries to circle away but Yasutsune has him pinned against the cage.
Yasutsune manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oiky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oiky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oiky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azato Yasutsune dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yasutsune goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yasutsune throws a sloppy head kick
and Oiky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yasutsune lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oiky will feel that in the morning.
Yasutsune turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Yasutsune closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yasutsune keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oiky's efforts to push away.
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the head but Oiky blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yasutsune.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oiky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune tries a body shot but Oiky blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Oiky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yasutsune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oiky.
Yasutsune is struggling to control the position.
Oiky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune missing with knees to the body.

Oiky manages to break the clinch.
Nimos Oiky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oiky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a head kick but Oiky moves out of range.
Oiky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good work by Yasutsune as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yasutsune.
Oiky throws a jab when Yasutsune was well out of range.
Yasutsune checks a leg kick.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick that knocks Oiky off balance momentarily.
Oiky moves out of range of the body kick.
Oiky throws a head kick but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oiky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yasutsune looks to land a body kick but Oiky moved away.
Yasutsune wants to slow Oiky down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Oiky misses.
Oiky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yasutsune. That one must have hurt.
Yasutsune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oiky throws a lazy right hand but Yasutsune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yasutsune connects with a solid leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oiky slips a straight right by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune wants to clinch.
Yasutsune tries a head kick but it misses.
Azato Yasutsune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yasutsune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oiky.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yasutsune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oiky.
Yasutsune turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yasutsune.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azato Yasutsune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yasutsune 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azato Yasutsune!
Azato Yasutsune is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Fullton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Summers
vs
Fullton

185 cm
27
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Summers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Fullton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Summers.
Summers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fullton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Summers - the referee stops the clock and Fullton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Summers. Fullton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fullton looks gassed!

Summers lands a big head kick that sends Fullton tumbling to the mat! Summers takes a step backwards and waves Fullton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fullton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Summers lands with a nice body kick.
Summers lands a big head kick that sends Fullton to the canvas! Summers follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Summers!
Scott Summers is the new middleweight champion!