Yakuza CF IX PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Malinowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Water Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malinowsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kashmir. Michal Malinowsky had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Malinowsky
vs
Water Boy

195 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Malinowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Water Boy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malinowsky misses with a double jab.
Water Boy tries to clinch up
and Malinowsky counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Water Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malinowsky with a hook.
Water Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Water Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Water Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malinowsky.
Malinowsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malinowsky throws a head kick that Water Boy semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Water Boy wants to clinch but Malinowsky slips to the side
and Malinowsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malinowsky pushes Water Boy away with a front kick.
Malinowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Water Boy.
Water Boy tries to clinch up
and Malinowsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Water Boy is rocked!
Water Boy is looking to clinch but Malinowsky is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Water Boy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Malinowsky counters with a crisp one two that drops Water Boy! Malinowsky thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Water Boy to his feet! Water Boy is in big trouble!
Water Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Malinowsky finish him?

Water Boy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Water Boy seems to have recovered his senses.
Malinowsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malinowsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Water Boy missing with knees to the body.
Water Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Malinowsky is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Water Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malinowsky is defending well for now.
Malinowsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malinowsky can't break the clinch.
Malinowsky tries to break free but Water Boy pushes him back against the cage.
Malinowsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malinowsky working hard to break the clinch.
Water Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malinowsky.
Water Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Water Boy crunches a lovely knee into Malinowsky's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malinowsky.
Water Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malinowsky.
Malinowsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malinowsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Water Boy missing with knees to the body.
Malinowsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malinowsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malinowsky managing to block the knees to the body from Water Boy.
Malinowsky working hard to break the clinch.
Water Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Malinowsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Water Boy lands a good knee to the midsection. Malinowsky won't want to take too many of those.
Water Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Water Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malinowsky avoids it.
Malinowsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinowsky avoiding damage as Water Boy throws knees to the body.

Malinowsky breaks from the clinch.
Water Boy closes the distance but Malinowsky moves to the side
and Malinowsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bobby Water Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malinowsky lands a jab-cross combination.

Water Boy clinches up against the cage.
Water Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malinowsky.
Malinowsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malinowsky wants to break free but Water Boy has control.
Malinowsky avoiding damage as Water Boy throws knees to the body.
Water Boy prevents Malinowsky from breaking the clinch.
Malinowsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Water Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Malinowsky avoids the damage to the body.
Water Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malinowsky's efforts to push away.
Water Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malinowsky avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malinowsky tries to circle away but Water Boy has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Malinowsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malinowsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Water Boy has double underhooks.
Water Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malinowsky's efforts to push away.
Malinowsky can't break the clinch.
Water Boy lands a knee to the body.
Water Boy lands a knee to the body.
Water Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Water Boy missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Water Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Water Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Malinowsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Water Boy won't allow it.
Water Boy trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michal Malinowsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Malinowsky lands with a kick to the temple. Water Boy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Michal Malinowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malinowsky lands with a slapping head kick.
Malinowsky cracks Water Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malinowsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Malinowsky.
Malinowsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Water Boy on the side of the head.
Water Boy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Water Boy 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.
Water Boy tries to clinch up
and Malinowsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michal Malinowsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Water Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky moves away
and Malinowsky counters with a three punch combo that has Water Boy backing up. Water Boy nods at Malinowsky to acknowledge the strikes.
Malinowsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malinowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Water Boy.
Water Boy is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Water Boy tries to clinch
and Malinowsky counters with a nice body kick.
Water Boy tries to clinch up but Malinowsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinowsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Water Boy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Water Boy is looking to clinch but Malinowsky is avoiding it.
Water Boy avoids a kick to the body.
Malinowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Water Boy.

Water Boy clinches.
Malinowsky is trying to break the clinch but Water Boy is controlling him.
Water Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malinowsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bobby Water Boy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malinowsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malinowsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Water Boy missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malinowsky is defending well for now.
Water Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malinowsky.
Malinowsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malinowsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malinowsky avoiding damage as Water Boy throws knees to the body.

Malinowsky manages to break the clinch.
Water Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malinowsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Water Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Water Boy looks to clinch
and Malinowsky counters with a series of strikes. Water Boy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Water Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malinowsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Water Boy moves in looking to clinch but Malinowsky pushes him off.
Water Boy tries to clinch there but Malinowsky circles away.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky moves away
and Malinowsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malinowsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Water Boy. Water Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinowsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Water Boy wants to clinch up but Malinowsky keeps it at a distance.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky moves out of range.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky moves out of range.
Malinowsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Water Boy circles away.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky moves away
and Malinowsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malinowsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Water Boy closes the distance but Malinowsky moves to the side
and Malinowsky counters with a series of strikes. Water Boy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Water Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malinowsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malinowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Water Boy.
Water Boy tries to clinch up but Malinowsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Water Boy moves to clinch but Malinowsky breaks away
and Malinowsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malinowsky misses with a head kick.

Water Boy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Water Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Water Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Water Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Malinowsky avoids the damage to the body.
Water Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Malinowsky avoids the damage to the body.
Water Boy missing with knees to the body.
Malinowsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Water Boy has double underhooks.
Water Boy missing with knees to the body.
Water Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malinowsky tries to circle away but Water Boy has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Water Boy trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malinowsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malinowsky managing to block the knees to the body from Water Boy.
Malinowsky is trying to break the clinch but Water Boy is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Malinowsky will probably get the nod.
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!

Water Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malinowsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky is having none of it.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky moves away
and Malinowsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malinowsky throws a right hand that Water Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Water Boy also avoids with ease.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky moves away
and Malinowsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Water Boy takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Water Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Water Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malinowsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Water Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Malinowsky circles away.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky is having none of it.
Malinowsky misses with a few strikes there.

Water Boy instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Malinowsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malinowsky has had enough of the clinch but Water Boy keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Malinowsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malinowsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Water Boy is looking to clinch but Malinowsky is avoiding it.
Water Boy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malinowsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Malinowsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malinowsky misses with a few strikes there.
Water Boy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Water Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Water Boy has Malinowsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Malinowsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Water Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malinowsky is defending well for now.
Water Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malinowsky is defending well for now.
Water Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Water Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malinowsky avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malinowsky is defending well for now.
Water Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Malinowsky avoids the damage to the body.
Malinowsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Water Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Malinowsky avoids the damage to the body.
Malinowsky avoiding damage as Water Boy throws knees to the body.
Malinowsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Malinowsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Water Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malinowsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Water Boy moves in looking to clinch but Malinowsky pushes him off.
A left and a right from Malinowsky both land. Nice combination.
Water Boy moves to clinch but Malinowsky breaks away
and Malinowsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malinowsky misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Water Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malinowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Water Boy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malinowsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Malinowsky finds it's way through Water Boy's defenses.
Malinowsky throws a nice looking combination but Water Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malinowsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Water Boy is looking to clinch but Malinowsky is avoiding it.
Water Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Malinowsky circles away.
Water Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malinowsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Water Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malinowsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malinowsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Malinowsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Water Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water Boy wants to clinch
and Malinowsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Water Boy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Malinowsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Water Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malinowsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Water Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Malinowsky circles away.
Water Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Malinowsky circles away.
Water Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Water Boy tries to clinch but Malinowsky moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Water Boy blocks a head kick by Malinowsky.
Water Boy tries to clinch up.
Water Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Malinowsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobby Water Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Malinowsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malinowsky tries a head kick but it misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michal Malinowsky!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Svensson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Philippe Rothschild's chin.

Svensson
vs
Rothschild

187 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very flexible

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philippe Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svensson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rothschild's waist but Rothschild gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svensson off to one side.
Svensson throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.

Rothschild shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rothschild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Rothschild uses his free foot to push down on Svensson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Svensson.
Rothschild has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Svensson's face.
Rothschild throws some wild stikes that Svensson manages to avoid easily.
Rothschild working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rothschild looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothschild sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Rothschild is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Svensson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philippe Rothschild!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Chocolate
vs
Virus

194 cm
28
284 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

210 cm
23
285 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Papi Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vettle Virus!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocolate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virus throws a series of punches but Chocolate avoids them all with ease.
Chocolate misses with a right hand
and Virus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Virus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Virus throws a body punch but Chocolate moves out of range.
Virus misses with a hook
letting Chocolate counter with a right hand.
Chocolate slips a straight right by Virus.
Chocolate throws an overhand right that lands on Virus's shoulder, as Virus tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chocolate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Virus tries to clinch up
enabling Chocolate to counter with a crisp jab.
Virus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chocolate manages to avoid it.
Virus avoids the body shot from Chocolate.
Chocolate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate digs a good hook to Virus's body.
Chocolate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Virus under the eye.
Virus scores with a jab to the body.
Chocolate is breathing heavily.
Virus throws a jab when Chocolate was well out of range.
Virus scores with a jab. Chocolate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chocolate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Virus throws a one two combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Virus.
Chocolate avoids the body shot from Virus.
Virus tries to clinch but Chocolate is having none of it.
Chocolate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Virus doesn't seem bothered though.
Virus throws a hook to the side of Chocolate's head but Chocolate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chocolate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chocolate was well out of range. Poor timing from Virus.
Virus throws out a loose jab but Chocolate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Virus misses with a looping right.
Virus cracks Chocolate with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Papi Chocolate has been cut.
Virus lands with a shot to the body.
Virus takes a swing at Chocolate's ribcage but misses.
Chocolate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Virus thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virus throws a nice looking combination but Chocolate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virus misses with a wild combination.
Virus wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Chocolate.
Chocolate keeps the fight on the outside.
Chocolate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chocolate swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Virus.
Chocolate misses with a wild body shot.
Virus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chocolate moves away.
Chocolate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
Chocolate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Virus throws out a powerful jab.
Virus swings for the body but Chocolate moves out of range.
Chocolate lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Virus backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virus moves out of range of the strikes.
Virus fails to land with a series of punches.
Chocolate misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chocolate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vettle Virus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Chocolate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Virus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Virus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Virus misses with the combination.
Virus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Chocolate does no damage.
Virus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chocolate rather than just go for the knockout.
Virus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chocolate's head backwards.
Vettle Virus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virus tries to clinch up
and Chocolate counters with a left and a right that stings Virus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chocolate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chocolate lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chocolate defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand.
Chocolate just misses with a punch to the body.
Virus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chocolate.
Chocolate lands a jab to the nose.
Chocolate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Virus has time to react.
Chocolate loads up on a big right hand but Virus slips the punch.
Virus doesn't manage to clinch there - Chocolate circles away.
Virus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chocolate misses with an uppercut. Virus saw that one coming.
Virus takes a swing at Chocolate's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate misses with a shot to the body
and Chocolate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chocolate swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Chocolate displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chocolate swats away the attempt to clinch by Virus.
Virus misses the shot to the body.
Virus just misses with a punch to the body.
Virus scores with a hook to the body. Chocolate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virus. Chocolate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virus misses with an uppercut.
Chocolate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chocolate misses with a wild combination.
Virus throws the left hand but Chocolate avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virus.
Chocolate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virus moves out of range of the strikes.
Virus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chocolate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chocolate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virus. Chocolate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chocolate just misses with a punch to the body.
Virus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chocolate checks a low kick from Virus.
Virus thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate lands a body shot.
Virus wants to slow Chocolate down by chopping away at his legs.
Chocolate scores with a nice right hand.
Virus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chocolate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chocolate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chocolate throws a combination. Virus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Virus is looking to clinch.
Virus misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chocolate swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Virus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chocolate moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Papi Chocolate will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Virus misses with a few strikes there.
Chocolate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chocolate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Virus throws a series of punches but Chocolate moves out of range.
Virus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Chocolate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virus thinking.
Virus misses with a wild body shot.
Virus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chocolate lands a jab to the head.
Virus lands a lovely overhand right.
Virus wants to clinch up but Chocolate keeps it at a distance.
Virus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chocolate throws a right and a left that Virus avoids nicely.
Virus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Virus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chocolate scores with a shot to the body.
Virus avoids the body shot from Chocolate.
Vettle Virus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chocolate avoids the body shot from Virus.
Virus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virus misses with an uppercut.
Virus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virus swings widly with a right hand
and Chocolate counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Virus.
Chocolate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virus.
Chocolate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Virus throws a combination. Chocolate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Virus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chocolate.
Virus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Virus throws a jab but it's blocked by Chocolate.
Virus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chocolate loads up on a big right hand but Virus slips the punch.
Virus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chocolate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chocolate tests Virus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chocolate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virus throws out a loose jab but Chocolate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus thows a body shot but no joy.
Virus connects with a nice looking jab.
Chocolate punishes Virus's body with a nice straight punch.
Virus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chocolate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Virus doesn't seem bothered though.
Chocolate lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Chocolate.
Chocolate lands a jab to Virus's midsection.
Chocolate's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chocolate duly obliges.
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!
Virus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Virus has time to react.
A shot to the body from Virus misses
and Chocolate counters with a right hand to the body.
Chocolate misses with a wild body shot.
Chocolate cracks a nice hook into Virus's ribs.
Chocolate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Virus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virus throws a hook but Chocolate avoids it easily.
Virus stuns Chocolate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Virus throws a poor cross that misses
and Chocolate counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papi Chocolate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chocolate 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinderella Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loki Schwager has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Schwager
vs
Man

209 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
270 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loki Schwager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cinderella Man!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager tries to clinch up.
Schwager is looking to clinch.

Schwager fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Schwager keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Schwager tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Schwager has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Man is trying to keep an underhook but Schwager manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man is looking to escape.
Schwager tries to stand but can't do so whilst Man controls his leg.
Man wants to get back to full guard.

Schwager stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Man throws a hook but Schwager avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Schwager shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schwager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwager tries to clinch up.

Man gets tackled into the cage by Schwager. Schwager maintains the clinch.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man pushes Schwager back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Schwager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwager moves away.
Schwager tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Schwager tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Schwager lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.

Schwager clinches up against the cage.
Man misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwager manages to break the clinch.

Schwager moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Man tries to break the clinch but Schwager is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schwager blocks an uppercut.

Schwager jumps guard.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Schwager is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schwager keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man lands a couple of elbows.
Schwager is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwager is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schwager will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man is looking to stand up but Schwager won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwager pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schwager looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Loki Schwager wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Man connects with a combination that backs up Schwager into the cage. Man lands a flurry of punches that gets past Schwager's guard. Schwager is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Man bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cinderella Man!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

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

Purnu
vs
Styles

178 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurnu Purnu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Styles!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Purnu takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Purnu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Purnu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Styles is refusing to be controlled, as Purnu sits in half guard.
Styles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Purnu wants to pass to mount but Styles is defending the position.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Purnu wants to take a breather but Styles is having none of it.
Styles trying to control here.
Purnu is nestled in close to Styles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Purnu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Purnu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Styles.
Purnu controls the position.
Purnu advances to full mount.
Purnu unloading with bombs!
Purnu landing strikes, looking to finish!

Purnu is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Styles lands with a right hand.

It looks like Jurnu Purnu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Purnu misses with the combination.
Purnu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Purnu has taken the fight to the clinch.

Purnu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Styles is looking to control Purnu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Styles avoid being mounted?
Purnu trying to mount his opponent but Styles defends it.
Purnu is thwarting Styles's attempts to control the position.
Purnu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Styles is staying active underneath Purnu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Purnu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styles on the ground.
Styles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to hold on to Purnu's head to control him but Purnu postures up.
Purnu tries to pass to full mount but Styles defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purnu controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jurnu Purnu wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Purnu drives through with a takedown into Styles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Styles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Styles keeping full guard, as Purnu tries to pass.
Styles throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Styles is trying to keep Purnu in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Styles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purnu trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Styles 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! Purnu rolls with it to try and escape but Styles cranks on the arm and Purnu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Styles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Amongero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Kajiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amongero
vs
Kajiwara

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
21
184 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Amongero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Kajiwara!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Amongero does no damage.
Amongero throws a series of punches but Kajiwara moves out of range.
Kajiwara fails with the takedown.
Amongero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amongero wants it to stay on the feet.
Amongero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amongero dips to his left and cracks Kajiwara with an uppercut!

It looks like Satoshi Kajiwara has been cut.
Kajiwara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kajiwara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kajiwara or perhaps it was just good defense by Amongero which made him look bad.
Roberto Amongero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Kajiwara.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amongero as he avoids it easily.
Kajiwara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amongero tries to avoid it but Kajiwara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amongero to the ground. Amongero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amongero tries to bum rush Kajiwara with a series of wild strikes but Kajiwara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amongero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amongero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amongero misses with a wild combination.
Roberto Amongero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amongero lands with an uppercut that bounces Kajiwara off the cage and back into rage.
Kajiwara tries for a takedown but Amongero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kajiwara looks gassed!
Amongero scores with a one two! Kajiwara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That has opened up Satoshi Kajiwara's cut even more.
Kajiwara shoots in looking for a takedown but Amongero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kajiwara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Amongero.
Kajiwara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amongero throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kajiwara's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Amongero dives in looking to finish as Kajiwara flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Amongero's strikes! Amongero is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kajiwara's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kajiwara was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Amongero!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jun Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hedrick Cintron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hedrick Cintron will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Akiyama
vs
Cintron

180 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hedrick Cintron!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Akiyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cintron is trying to defend but Akiyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nice strikes from Akiyama there.
Akiyama is taking a breather. Cintron says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cintron tries to kick Akiyama off but Akiyama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akiyama is pressing down on Cintron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cintron is holding on for now.
Cintron is looking to escape.
Akiyama drops an elbow to the side of Cintron's head.
Cintron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akiyama wants to control but Cintron is keeping him busy.
Akiyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akiyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cintron keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cintron is looking to escape.
Akiyama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cintron on the ground.

Cintron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cintron throws a left and a right that both miss

and Akiyama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cintron's guard.
Akiyama chips away with some ground and pound.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cintron is keeping the position for now.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Cintron keeps moving.
Akiyama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akiyama cracks Cintron with a solid left hand.
Cintron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akiyama is controlling him.
Cintron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akiyama prevents Cintron from getting back to his feet.
Cintron looks gassed!
Akiyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akiyama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cintron's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cintron wants to get back to his feet but Akiyama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akiyama gets to his feet. Cintron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Akiyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama winds up and cracks Cintron with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cintron wants to get back to his feet.

Cintron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cintron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akiyama checks a leg kick.
Cintron throws a leg kick but Akiyama checks it.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cintron as he jumps to the side.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cintron as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Cintron as Akiyama shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cintron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akiyama has Cintron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cintron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cintron tries to break free but Akiyama pushes him back against the cage.
Akiyama goes for a takedown attempt but Cintron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cintron misses with a kick to the body.
Akiyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cintron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cintron throws a half hearted mid kick.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cintron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cintron throws a head kick that Akiyama semi-blocks.

Akiyama 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama forces his way into half guard.
Cintron is trying to stand back up but Akiyama is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akiyama slips a nice elbow through Cintron's hands, connecting with Cintron's forehead.
Akiyama is trying to control. Cintron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akiyama controlling the action here.
Akiyama is trying to control the action in half guard but Cintron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Akiyama wants to work for an arm triangle but Cintron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akiyama trying to pass the guard but Cintron defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Akiyama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cintron moves in looking to clinch but Akiyama pushes him off.
Cintron looks for the body kick but Akiyama saw that one coming.
Cintron misses with a body kick.
Akiyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Cintron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akiyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akiyama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cintron tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cintron lands a leg kick that knocks Akiyama off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cintron as he avoids it easily.
Cintron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cintron keeps Akiyama at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cintron lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akiyama takes a step back to recover.

Cintron pushes Akiyama up against the cage in a clinch.

Cintron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hedrick Cintron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cintron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama has his takedown stuffed
and Cintron counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cintron gets a clinch.
Cintron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akiyama takes a shot to the head.
Cintron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cintron working hard to break the clinch.
Cintron prevents the takedown attempt.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Akiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akiyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Cintron tries to sprawl out of it but Akiyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cintron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cintron as he jumps to the side.

Cintron rushes Akiyama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cintron breaks from the clinch.
Jun Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Cintron falls off balance throwing a combination

and Akiyama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cintron!
Cintron wants to get back to his feet.
Akiyama landing punches.
Cintron is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jun Akiyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cintron bucks Akiyama off and manages to get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cintron as he jumps to the side.
Hedrick Cintron seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cintron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Akiyama fails with the takedown.
Cintron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akiyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akiyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akiyama fails with the takedown.
Cintron feints and then cracks Akiyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akiyama down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hedrick Cintron 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cintron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akiyama moves out of range as Cintron throws a body kick.
Cintron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cintron misses with an uppercut.
Cintron moves in looking to clinch but Akiyama pushes him off.

Cintron rushes Akiyama and presses him up against the cage.
Akiyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cintron's efforts to push away.
Akiyama can't get the takedown.

Akiyama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cintron is not content to let Akiyama control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cintron explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cintron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akiyama closes the distance and clinches up with Cintron, looking for a takedown. Akiyama pushes Cintron against the cage but Cintron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cintron stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cintron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cintron throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Akiyama counters with a single leg into guard. Cintron didn't expect that.

Cintron has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Akiyama off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cintron delivers a nice body kick.

Akiyama moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cintron stops a takedown attempt from Akiyama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cintron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Cintron as Akiyama shoots in.
Cintron misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Cintron.
Cintron throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cintron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cintron feints a jab promting Akiyama to slip. Cintron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Akiyama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cintron misses with a leg kick.
Cintron tries to land a body kick

and Akiyama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cintron wants to get back to his feet but Akiyama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cintron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akiyama controls the pace.
Akiyama prevents Cintron from getting back to his feet.
Akiyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cintron is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Akiyama scoring with punches and elbows.
Akiyama prevents Cintron from escaping the position.
Akiyama cracks Cintron with a big elbow.
Cintron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Akiyama asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is chipping away with strikes.
Akiyama trying to control the action but Cintron is working from the bottom.
Cintron is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cintron is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiyama trying to control the action but Cintron is working from the bottom.
Cintron is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Akiyama has just dragged him back down to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jun Akiyama.
I think Akiyama 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Akiyama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Hidetori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hidetori comes into the arena with Somebody Someone - Korn blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hidetori
vs
Position

172 cm
26
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeo Hidetori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Position!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Position tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hidetori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Position somewhat.
Hidetori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Position's head.

It looks like Sub Position has been cut.
Position misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Position misses with a takedown
and Hidetori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeo Hidetori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Position.

Position scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hidetori tries to bench press Position off him but Position keeps the position.
Hidetori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Position on the ground.
Hidetori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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!

Position looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hidetori is defending against the submission attempts here by Position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hidetori wants to control but Position is keeping busy.

Position is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hidetori is pressing down on Position's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Position drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Position jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hidetori lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Position!
Hidetori throws some wild stikes that Position manages to avoid easily.
Position tries to reverse the position but Hidetori maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hidetori wants to control the pace but Position is squirming around nicely.
Position regains half guard.
Position is looking for a sweep. Hidetori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hidetori trying to control the pace.

Hidetori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hidetori controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Position looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hidetori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Position is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hidetori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hidetori's back!

Position is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hidetori is defending well though. Position let's go of the attempt for now.
Hidetori breaks Position's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Position has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hidetori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Position is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hidetori wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
Position bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hidetori's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Position stopping the sweep attempt from Hidetori.
Position tries to free his leg and advance position but Hidetori is retaining full guard.
Hidetori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Position is one step ahead there.
Position trying to control but Hidetori is working from the bottom.
Position might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hidetori kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hidetori trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Position advances to half guard.
Position is trying to control. Hidetori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Position is trying to work for a kimura but Hidetori is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hidetori misses with a body kick.
Position shoots for a double leg takedown but Hidetori sprawls well. He's pushed Position's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Hidetori fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Position to the ground. Hidetori is now in Position's guard.
Position looking for a sweep. Not yet Position, not yet.

Position has his foot on Hidetori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hidetori works his way back into a safe position though.
Position seems keen to control Hidetori's posture.
Position looking for a sweep. Not yet Position, not yet.
Sub Position has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Position looking for a sweep. Not yet Position, not yet.
Hidetori trying to control the position from guard on top but Position is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Position is looking for a triangle but Hidetori pushes his legs off easily.
Hidetori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Position is proving hard to escape from.
Hidetori tries to free his leg and advance position but Position is retaining full guard.
Hidetori is looking to work some ground and pound but Position has wrist control.
Hidetori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hidetori wants to control from the top but Position keeps moving.
Hidetori tries to stand but Position is controlling from the bottom.
Position is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Position keeping moving, preventing Hidetori from controlling successfully.
Position is trying to control the position but Hidetori postures up.

Hidetori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hidetori is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Position is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Position has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Position trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hidetori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Position tries to free his leg and advance position but Hidetori is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hidetori looking for a sweep. Not yet Hidetori, not yet.
Position tries to free his leg and advance position but Hidetori is retaining full guard.
Position slips nicely into half guard.

Position seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hidetori is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sub Position!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Tumbling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tumbling has chosen Heartbreaker as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Adams
vs
Tumbling

188 cm
25
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Tumbling!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tumbling's head.
Tumbling bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head.

It looks like John Adams has been cut.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Tumbling counters with a low kick, right behind Adams 's knee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tumbling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Tumbling does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tumbling instigates a clinch.

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

Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Tumbling unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tumbling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tumbling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Tumbling lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Tumbling swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.

Tumbling throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Adams stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Tumbling follows into mount!

Adams is rocked!
Adams is trying to escape the mount but Tumbling keeps good control and instead manages to take Adams's back.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tumbling has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Adams is in real trouble here. Tumbling gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Adams is tapping out! Tumbling wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Tumbling!