Courage FC: Original Is Better PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Mounfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wing Chunli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mounfield
vs
Chunli

193 cm
19
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Mounfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wing Chunli!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chunli moves into the clinch successfully.
Mounfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chunli.
Mounfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mounfield keeps control of Chunli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

Chunli gets the takedown into side control.
Mounfield gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chunli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mounfield controlling the position for now.

Chunli decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mounfield 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.
Mounfield throws out a leg kick but Chunli moves out of range and Mounfield only half commits.

Chunli feints and as Mounfield raises his hands in defense, Chunli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mounfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chunli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chunli can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chunli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mounfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mounfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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.
Chunli working to try and regain half guard.
Chunli wants to hold on but Mounfield pushes him away.
Mounfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Mounfield looking to control but Chunli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chunli tries to reverse the position but Mounfield maintains control.
Mounfield trying to control but Chunli is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunli tries to hold on but Mounfield postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mounfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chunli is looking to escape.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Gary Mounfield just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mounfield connects with a jab.
Mounfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mounfield misses with a low kick.

Chunli 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.
Chunli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mounfield is keeping the position for now.
Mounfield is trying to keep Chunli in close.
Mounfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mounfield controls Chunli momentarily but Chunli frees himself.
Chunli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunli scoring with some ground and pound.
Mounfield keeping moving, preventing Chunli from controlling successfully.
Chunli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chunli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mounfield has control of Chunli's left arm, preventing Chunli from doing any damage.
Chunli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chunli looking to pass the guard.
Chunli wants to stand but Mounfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chunli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mounfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chunli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wing Chunli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mounfield is looking to chop away at Chunli's legs.
Mounfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Mounfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chunli.
Mounfield throws a head kick but Chunli moves out of range.
Chunli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mounfield defends it nicely.
Chunli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mounfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Chunli.
Mounfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chunli checks it well.
Mounfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chunli doesn't manage to clinch there - Mounfield circles away.
Mounfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chunli fails with the takedown.
Mounfield scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mounfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mounfield wants to clinch

and Chunli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mounfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mounfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chunli!
Chunli can't escape the position.
Mounfield controlling the pace for now.
Chunli tries to hold on but Mounfield pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunli is looking to improve his position but Mounfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Chunli squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chunli can't escape the position.
Mounfield looking to control but Chunli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mounfield content just to control the position here.
Chunli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mounfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunli tries to buck Mounfield off but he can't manage it.
Chunli is trying to escape the mount.
Mounfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chunli is looking to get to half guard.
Mounfield controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chunli wants to control but Mounfield is having none of it.
Chunli really wants to buck Mounfield off and get back to his feet.
Mounfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Gary Mounfield just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mounfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chunli looks to land a combination but Mounfield avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Mounfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chunli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mounfield.
Chunli fails with a takedown attempt.
Chunli shoots in and drives through. Mounfield sprawls well.
Jab by Mounfield.
Chunli checks a low kick from Mounfield.
Mounfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Mounfield throws a combination that misses

so Chunli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mounfield wants to control the position but Chunli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mounfield has hold of Chunli's hands but Chunli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mounfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Chunli from advancing to side control.
Mounfield wants to sweep but Chunli has passed to side control!
Chunli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mounfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mounfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chunli won't allow Mounfield to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mounfield is trying to control. Chunli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chunli desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Mounfield decides to stand and escape the position.
Chunli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mounfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chunli tries to clinch but Mounfield moves out of range.
Mounfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gary Mounfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chunli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chunli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mounfield.
Chunli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mounfield counters with a left and a right that stings Chunli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mounfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Mounfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Chunli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gary Mounfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Chunli.
Chunli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mounfield misses the shot to the body.
Mounfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chunli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chunli is defended easily by Mounfield.
Chunli throws a right and a left that Mounfield avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mounfield.
Mounfield throws a leg kick which misses Chunli's front leg but catches the back leg as Chunli tries to avoid it.
Wing Chunli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mounfield throws a nice outside leg kick.

Mounfield gets caught flat footed, as Chunli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chunli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mounfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chunli tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mounfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chunli regains half guard.

Chunli kicks Mounfield off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Mounfield misses.
Chunli shoots in for a takedown but Mounfield shows good takedown defense.
Mounfield digs a good body shot into Chunli's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mounfield!
Chunli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mounfield misses with a hook to the body

and Chunli counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mounfield some visible discomfort.
Mounfield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chunli.
Chunli is looking to take a break and control but Mounfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mounfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chunli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chunli lands a few punches from side control.
Chunli misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chunli lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chunli throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chunli trying to control the position but Mounfield is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chunli shoots in for a double leg but Mounfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wing Chunli.
I think Chunli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Wing Chunli!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Wing Chunli!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!

Wing Chunli wins by majority decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Genku Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kage's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjlgUx7_aN0. A fine choice. Genku Kage had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kage
vs
Gracie

180 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genku Kage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie trying to control the action but Kage is working from the bottom.
Kage is letting Gracie control him for a moment.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Gracie trying to control the position but Kage is working away.
Gracie controls the position.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Kage blocks the move with his legs.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie looks gassed!

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

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kage, who protects the arm well.
Kage is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Kage wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kage keeps working.
Kage wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage prevents Gracie from improving position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kage.
Kage throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kage takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Kage clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie defending well as Kage loads up on a big left hand.
Kage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.

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

Kage is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyron Gracie 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.

A slow jab from Kage misses its intended target.
Kage throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kage swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Genku Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Kage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kage defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kage wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kage has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Kage from standing up.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kage wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyron Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asuma Dizazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masters
vs
Dizazio

182 cm
24
183 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Defiance

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asuma Dizazio!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dizazio throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.
A big right from Dizazio misses.
Masters slips a straight right by Dizazio.
Dizazio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masters.
Dizazio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masters has time to react.

It looks like Ken Masters has been cut.
Dizazio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Masters.
Dizazio is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big left from Dizazio misses.
Dizazio throws a hook to the side of Masters's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Dizazio.
Dizazio throws out a loose jab but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dizazio misses with a hook.
Dizazio leaves Masters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masters avoids the body shot from Dizazio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters moves out of range as Dizazio strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dizazio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masters has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masters and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dizazio is looking to score with low kicks.
Masters checks the leg kick.

Dizazio bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Masters! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Masters is rocked!

Dizazio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dizazio has managed to get both his arms back between Masters's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dizazio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Masters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dizazio wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Dizazio wants to pass the guard but Masters is keeping the position.
Dizazio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dizazio wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Dizazio thows a big elbow that misses.

Dizazio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dizazio has managed to get both his arms back between Masters's legs - danger averted.
Dizazio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masters looking to control.
Dizazio pushes down on Masters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Masters manages to get to full guard.
Masters can't keep his opponent in guard - Dizazio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Masters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dizazio.
Dizazio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizazio wants to free his trapped foot but Masters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dizazio wants to take a breather but Masters is having none of it.
Masters tries to roll over but Dizazio keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dizazio connects with a nice short shot to Masters's temple.
Masters manages to get to full guard.

Dizazio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dizazio has managed to get both his arms back between Masters's legs - danger averted.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Dizazio stands up over Masters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dizazio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dizazio slaps away a takedown attempt from Masters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masters staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dizazio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masters is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Dizazio misses its intended target.
Dizazio jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Masters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dizazio gets back to full guard.

Dizazio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masters passes Dizazio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Masters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dizazio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masters.
Dizazio trying to hold on to Masters's head to control him but Masters postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asuma Dizazio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Masters's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dizazio sizes up Masters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Dizazio.
Masters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Masters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Dizazio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masters seems to have got his legs back now.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dizazio throws out the jab.
Masters moves out of range of the strikes.
Dizazio throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
Dizazio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters.
Asuma Dizazio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dizazio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dizazio missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ken Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dizazio looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dizazio.
Masters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dizazio circles away.
Masters avoids the head kick by Dizazio.
Dizazio throws an overhand right that lands on Masters's shoulder, as Masters tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Dizazio misses.
Dizazio misses with a straight right.
Dizazio misses with an uppercut.
Dizazio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dizazio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dizazio loads up on a big right hand but Masters slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dizazio misses with an uppercut.
Dizazio throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Dizazio and Masters goes tumbling to the canvas! Dizazio follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Dizazio is keen to just control but Masters is a slippery customer.
Dizazio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Masters is looking for a sweep. Dizazio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dizazio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dizazio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dizazio chips away with some ground and pound.
Dizazio looking to pass the guard.
Dizazio trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Dizazio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masters trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizazio postures up and lands a big shot to Masters's brow.
Masters manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dizazio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Masters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dizazio can't escape the position.
Dizazio stops Masters from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Masters has hold of Dizazio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dizazio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dizazio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dizazio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Dizazio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masters looking to pass the guard.

Dizazio working for submissions but it's allowed Masters to get to half guard.

Dizazio looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters wants to take a breather but Dizazio is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asuma Dizazio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Masters's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Masters slips under a jab.
Masters slips a straight right by Dizazio.
Dizazio looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters checks a leg kick.
Masters moves away from the strike by Dizazio.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masters slips under a jab from Dizazio.
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dizazio.
Dizazio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Dizazio catches Masters right on the button with a cross.

Ken Masters's cut is getting worse.
Dizazio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Masters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dizazio is trying to control but can't.
Masters passes to side control.
Dizazio tries to buck Masters off but Masters is having none of it.

Masters swings around for an armbar but Dizazio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Masters's guard.
Dizazio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masters's guard.
Masters is looking to control Dizazio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masters avoid being mounted?
Dizazio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Masters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dizazio wants to take a breather but Masters is having none of it.

Masters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dizazio tries to pass to full mount but Masters defends it.
Dizazio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dizazio wants to finish this one by submission but Masters is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dizazio.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dizazio with good strikes from the mount here!
Dizazio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Masters hang on?
Masters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dizazio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but Dizazio has a good base and remains in mount.
Dizazio breaks from Masters's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to reverse the position but Dizazio maintains control.
Dizazio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Masters's face.
Dizazio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dizazio working Masters over with strikes here.
Dizazio is landing with some decent strikes but Masters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Masters is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Dizazio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Dizazio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Masters manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dizazio remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dizazio.
Dizazio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dizazio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dizazio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Masters regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dizazio connects with a nice short shot to Masters's temple.
Dizazio is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masters gets full guard.

Masters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dizazio won't allow Masters to sweep him here.
Masters will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Asuma Dizazio!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Asuma Dizazio!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Asuma Dizazio!

Asuma Dizazio wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freckle Speaksmuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freschetta Digornio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digornio has chosen Bloody Cape as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Speaksmuch
vs
Digornio

179 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freckle Speaksmuch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freschetta Digornio!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Speaksmuch.
Speaksmuch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Digornio tries to bum rush Speaksmuch with a series of wild strikes but Speaksmuch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Digornio ducks under a wild hook from Speaksmuch.
Nice cross by Digornio.
Some wild striking there from Digornio.
Speaksmuch misses with the combination.
Speaksmuch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Digornio throws out the jab.
Speaksmuch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Digornio momentarily.
Speaksmuch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Speaksmuch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speaksmuch misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Digornio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Digornio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Digornio.
Speaksmuch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Freschetta Digornio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speaksmuch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Speaksmuch misses with a low kick.
Digornio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Digornio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Speaksmuch dodges the punch combination from Digornio.
Digornio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Digornio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speaksmuch.
Digornio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Digornio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speaksmuch.
Digornio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Digornio's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Digornio duly obliges.
Speaksmuch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speaksmuch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Digornio scores with a punch to the head.
Digornio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Digornio misses.
A big left from Speaksmuch misses.
Digornio lands a with a good body shot.
Digornio blocks a low kick nicely.
Digornio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Digornio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Speaksmuch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Speaksmuch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Digornio misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Speaksmuch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speaksmuch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Digornio in his tracks.
Speaksmuch swinging wilding here.
Digornio lands with a nice combination. Speaksmuch backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Digornio with a jab.
Speaksmuch slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speaksmuch. Digornio does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Digornio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Digornio throws a one two combo.
Speaksmuch misses with a low kick.
Digornio misses with a double jab.
Digornio's corner calls for a 1-2. Digornio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Digornio swinging wilding here.
Speaksmuch takes one to the side of the head.
Speaksmuch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Digornio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digornio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Digornio throws a right hand that Speaksmuch ducks under and follows up with a left that Speaksmuch also avoids with ease.
Digornio tries to bum rush Speaksmuch with a series of wild strikes but Speaksmuch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab lands there for Digornio.
Digornio lands a jab to the head.
Digornio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Speaksmuch.
Digornio throws a jab but it's blocked by Speaksmuch.
Digornio throws a right hand that Speaksmuch ducks under and follows up with a left that Speaksmuch also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Digornio.
Digornio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Digornio throws a combination. Speaksmuch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut there from Digornio.
Speaksmuch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Digornio misses.
Digornio misses with a two punch combination.
Speaksmuch misses with a few strikes there.
Digornio catches Speaksmuch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Digornio misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digornio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Digornio throws a series of punches but Speaksmuch moves out of range.
Speaksmuch missing with a left hand there. Digornio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speaksmuch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Digornio.
Speaksmuch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Digornio.
Speaksmuch tries to score with a low kick but Digornio moves his leg out of the way.
Digornio throws a series of punches but Speaksmuch moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Speaksmuch.
Digornio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Digornio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Digornio ducks under a wild hook from Speaksmuch.
Digornio throws a nice looking combination but Speaksmuch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Speaksmuch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speaksmuch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speaksmuch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Digornio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Digornio. Speaksmuch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Speaksmuch misses
and Digornio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Digornio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Digornio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Speaksmuch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Digornio throws a lazy right hand but Speaksmuch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Speaksmuch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Digornio misses with a two punch combination.
Digornio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Speaksmuch throws a lazy right hand but Digornio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Digornio lunges at Speaksmuch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Speaksmuch's hand.
Digornio walks into a jab.
Speaksmuch throws a head kick that Digornio semi-blocks.
Speaksmuch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speaksmuch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freckle Speaksmuch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speaksmuch takes a swing at Digornio's ribcage but misses.
Digornio blocks a low kick nicely.
Digornio works over Speaksmuch's head and body with a nice combination.
Speaksmuch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Digornio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Speaksmuch ducks under a wild hook from Digornio.
Speaksmuch looks to throw the jab but Digornio is out of range.
Digornio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speaksmuch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Speaksmuch moves out of range as Digornio strikes.
Digornio misses with a hook.
Speaksmuch thumps Digornio with a low kick.
Digornio lands a lovely overhand right.
Digornio scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Digornio.
Digornio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Speaksmuch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Speaksmuch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speaksmuch cracks Digornio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Digornio cracks a nice hook into Speaksmuch's ribs.
Digornio scores with a sloppy right hand. Speaksmuch should have avoided that one.
Digornio throws a shot from downtown. Speaksmuch moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Digornio.
Digornio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Speaksmuch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Speaksmuch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Speaksmuch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digornio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Digornio lands a with a good body shot.
Digornio lands a body shot.
Digornio connects with a right hand. Speaksmuch shakes it off.
Digornio throws a big shot that misses.
Digornio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Digornio digs a good hook to Speaksmuch's body.
Digornio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Digornio throws a good cross that connects.
Digornio cracks Speaksmuch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Digornio misses with a few strikes there.
Speaksmuch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Digornio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Speaksmuch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Digornio. That snapped Speaksmuch's head back.
No joy there for Digornio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Digornio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Digornio connects with a right hand. Speaksmuch shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Digornio.
Digornio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Digornio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Speaksmuch momentarily.
Digornio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Digornio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Digornio lands a jab to Speaksmuch's midsection.
Digornio's corner calls for a 1-2. Digornio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Digornio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Digornio.
Digornio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Speaksmuch's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Digornio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Digornio.
Digornio is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice jab there from Digornio.

Speaksmuch is rocked!
Digornio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Speaksmuch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Digornio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Digornio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Speaksmuch seems to have got his legs back now.
Digornio tries to bum rush Speaksmuch with a series of wild strikes but Speaksmuch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Digornio finds it's way through Speaksmuch's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Digornio, as that shot connected.
Speaksmuch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freschetta Digornio seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digornio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Speaksmuch in his tracks.
Digornio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Speaksmuch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Speaksmuch walks into a straight right hand from Digornio.
Digornio connects with a single shot there.
Speaksmuch takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Digornio does it's job there.
Digornio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Digornio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Speaksmuch. Speaksmuch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Digornio throws a good cross that connects.
Digornio tests Speaksmuch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Digornio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Digornio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Digornio tests Speaksmuch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speaksmuch drops his hands momentarily and Digornio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Digornio.
Speaksmuch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freschetta Digornio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Digornio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Speaksmuch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speaksmuch slips a jab from Digornio.
A punch combination from Speaksmuch misses.
Speaksmuch misses with a double jab.
Digornio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Speaksmuch throws a series of punches but Digornio moves out of range.
Digornio digs a good body shot into Speaksmuch's ribs.
Digornio connects with a body shot.
Speaksmuch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Digornio lands a two punch combo.
Digornio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Speaksmuch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Digornio counters with a stiff right hand.
Digornio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Digornio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Digornio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Speaksmuch gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speaksmuch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Digornio.
Jab by Digornio.
Digornio cracks Speaksmuch with a hook to the temple - Speaksmuch is on wobbly legs here! Digornio swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Speaksmuch falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Digornio wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Freschetta Digornio!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland McGregor acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Cooper
vs
McGregor

185 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
Cooper needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.

Cooper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Cooper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGregor tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.
McGregor is looking to escape.

Cooper is working for a kimura but McGregor is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cooper wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGregor is trying to stand.
Cooper prevents McGregor from improving his position.
McGregor is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to stand back up but Cooper is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Justin Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Cooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooper's head.
Cooper takes a jab right on the kisser.

McGregor darts in and clinches Cooper up against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor digs a good hook to Cooper's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
A shot to de liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to de liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot.
Cooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooper rather than just go for the knockout.

McGregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cooper napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregor stands up and beckons Cooper to his feet.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

McGregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGregor postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
McGregor passes into half guard.
McGregor winds up and cracks Cooper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGregor works his way into side control.
McGregor scoring with punches and elbows.

McGregor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McGregor digs a good hook to Cooper's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!

Cooper is rocked!
McGregor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cooper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGregor moves in close and cracks Cooper with a massive right hand! Cooper, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by McGregor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roland McGregor!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fokk Yu Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beeg Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yu Long
vs
Dong

200 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
279 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fokk Yu Long!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beeg Dong!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long digs a good body shot into Dong's ribs.
Long throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fokk Yu Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong wants to clinch up but Long keeps it at a distance.
Long lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong at a distance.
Dong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Beeg Dong has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long sizes up Dong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Long tries to avoid it but Dong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Long to the ground. Long escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dong shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dong looks gassed!
Long lands a glancing blow to the side of Dong's head.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Long lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Long drops Dong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dong looks back up at him and smiles so Long waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Long cracks Dong with a left hook right on the temple and Dong goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Long lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dong is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fokk Yu Long!
Fokk Yu Long retains his super heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harjan Varsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshida Satoru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varsi comes to the cage accompanied by Hiski Salomaa - Tiskarin polkka. Harjan Varsi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Varsi
vs
Satoru

202 cm
23
194 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
197 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Punishment Nutrition

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harjan Varsi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshida Satoru!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Varsi. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Varsi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Satoru fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Varsi sprawls well initially but Satoru persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Varsi wants to get back to his feet.

Satoru is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Varsi as he works his way to full guard.
Varsi wants to sweep but no luck.
Satoru slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Satoru in particular looking to stall.
Varsi trying to control here.
Satoru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varsi keeps working.
Satoru is looking to advance position but Varsi won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Satoru seems to be working for a kimura but Varsi defends the submission attempt.
Satoru trying to control the action but Varsi is working from the bottom.
Varsi is trying to maintain the position but Satoru is very close to passing his half guard.

Satoru is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Satoru is defended easily by Varsi.
Satoru misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Satoru shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Varsi's guard.
Varsi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Satoru wants to pass the guard but Varsi is keeping the position.
Varsi is looking to stand up but Satoru isn't so interested in that idea.

Satoru has gone for a leg lock! Varsi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Satoru's guard.
Satoru looks gassed!

Satoru isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Varsi stacks Satoru on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Varsi!
Satoru is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Varsi decides to stand back up. Varsi steps back and let's Satoru get back to his feet.
Satoru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varsi stuffs the takedown attempt from Satoru. Satoru gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Varsi drops Satoru with a beautiful combination! Satoru stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Varsi is looking for the KO!

Satoru is rocked!
Satoru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varsi.
Varsi connects with a body shot.
Varsi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Varsi misses.
Varsi throws an uppercut from hell that sends Satoru clean off his feet! He's out cold! Varsi stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harjan Varsi!
Harjan Varsi retains his middleweight title!