ONI 83 - Sugawara vs Fauatea PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Lase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drop the World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lase
vs
De Santos

190 cm
29
300 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

212 cm
26
320 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Lase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lase throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Santos swings for the body but Lase moves out of range.

De Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lase is trying to defend but De Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

De Santos is working for a kimura but Lase is defending it quite comfortably.
Lase is trying to stand.
De Santos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

De Santos swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago De Santos!
Thiago De Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawler has chosen Nelly - E.I. as his entrance music. Robbie Brawler has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Steele
vs
Brawler

198 cm
24
221 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
23
220 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Steele throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brawler was covering up waiting for the punch and Steele finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brawler keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steele advances to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Steele!
Matthew Steele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Athrun Zala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Trang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drowning Pool - Bodies. Athrun Zala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zala
vs
Trang

185 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

200 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Athrun Zala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Herman Trang!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trang wants to clinch
and Zala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trang connects with a body shot that sends Zala's belly button to the back.
Zala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zala shoots in for a double leg but Trang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trang as he jumps to the side.
Trang stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Athrun Zala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zala slips a straight right by Trang.
Zala tries for a takedown but Trang circles away easily
and Trang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zala shoots in looking for a takedown. Trang tries to sprawl out of it but Zala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trang sprawls well. Trang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zala gets slowly back to his feet.

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

It looks like Athrun Zala has been cut.
Herman Trang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Zala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zala throws a strike aimed at the side of Trang's head but Trang avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Trang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zala connects with a decent elbow.
Zala looking to control but instead Trang has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zala is trying to control the action in half guard but Trang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zala postures up.
Zala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trang keeping moving, preventing Zala from controlling successfully.
Zala looking to pass the guard.
Zala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trang managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zala controls the pace.
Zala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Herman Trang was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Trang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Trang does it's job there.
Zala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trang lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trang lands a nice looking body shot.
Zala is breathing heavily.
Zala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trang misses with an uppercut.
Trang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Zala with a poor takedown
and Trang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zala slips a jab from Trang.
Trang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Trang rushes Zala and presses him up against the cage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

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

Trang closes the distance and pushes Zala back into the cage.

Trang manages to break the clinch.
Trang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Trang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Trang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zala's head backwards.

Zala is rocked!
Trang throws out a loose jab but Zala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zala shoots in and drives through. Trang sprawls well.
Zala avoids the body shot from Trang.
Trang throws a looping overhand right but Zala ducks down to avoid it.
Zala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Zala misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zala throws a body punch but Trang moves out of range.
A combination from Trang does no damage.
Trang connects with a single shot there.
Trang tries to clinch there but Zala circles away.
Trang throws a body punch but Zala moves out of range.
Zala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herman Trang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zala closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trang quickly recovers to half guard.
Zala is trying to control the action in half guard but Trang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zala trying to mount his opponent but Trang defends it.
Trang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trang pulls Zala in close to prevent any damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trang has momentary wrist control but Zala slips an elbow through the middle.
Zala is looking to work some ground and pound but Trang has wrist control.
Trang keeping moving, preventing Zala from controlling successfully.
Trang 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.
Zala landing with the ground and pound.
Zala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zalais looking to pass into half guard but Trang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trang is in guard.
Zala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zala is trying to hold Trang in close to prevent damage but Trang has managed to pass into half guard.
Zala tries to kick Trang off but Trang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zala controls his leg.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Zala makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Trang connects with a high kick.
Trang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zala has time to react.
Trang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zala on the side of the head.
Trang stuffs the takedown.

Zala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trang tries to get to full guard but Zala has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Zala.
Trang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trang throws a nice looking combination but Zala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trang.
Trang is looking to clinch but Zala is avoiding it.
Trang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trang throws a jab when Zala was well out of range.
Trang looks to throw the jab but Zala is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trang misses the jab.
Zala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trang's waist but Trang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zala off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Trang lands but Zala takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Trang. Those never looked like landing.
Trang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trang throws a shot to the body.
Zala has his takedown stuffed
and Trang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Athrun Zala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zala shoots for a double leg takedown but Trang sprawls well. He's pushed Zala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trang loads up on a big right hand but Zala slips the punch.
Trang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Trang coming out on top.
Herman Trang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zala shoots in and drives through. Trang sprawls well.
Zala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Trang lands a big head kick that sends Zala tumbling to the mat! Trang takes a step backwards and waves Zala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Zala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Trang there.
Trang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trang connects with a high kick.
Zala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Trang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Trang lands a big right hand that sends Zala crashing to the mat! Trang stays standing though and waves Zala back to his feet!
Trang tries a head kick but it misses.
Trang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Zala misses.
Zala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trang's waist but Trang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zala off to one side.
Zala seems to have got his legs back now.
Trang scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trang misses with a hook. Zala ducked under it nicely.
Zala wants to stay close but Trang steps back to make room for something. Zala seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Trang and Zala drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Herman Trang!

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hype
A | B

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piet Snot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snot's entrance music is Lil Wayne - Drop the World. A fine choice. Jackson has chosen common - heat as his entrance music. Piet Snot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Snot
vs
Jackson

185 cm
29
265 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

203 cm
26
289 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Resistance
[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piet Snot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snot blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Snot shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Snot moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Snot moves out of range of the body kick.
Snot moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Snot moves out of range of the body kick.
Snot takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck for Snot with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Snot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Snot 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.
Snot is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Snot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Nice shot by Jackson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that Snot semi-blocks.

It looks like Piet Snot has been cut.
Jackson swings for the body but Snot moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Whack! Jackson lands a heavy head kick that drops Snot. The ref tackles Jackson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Snot was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cain Jackson!

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hype
A | B

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A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Bornstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumo Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bornstein comes to the cage accompanied by Men at Work - Land Down Under. Sudo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones - Can't Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Bornstein
vs
Sudo

190 cm
30
315 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

225 cm
25
296 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation
[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daley Bornstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jumo Sudo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bornstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sudo.
A telegraphed right hand from Sudo misses the target.
Sudo throws a leg kick but Bornstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sudo scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Daley Bornstein has been cut.
Good shot there by Bornstein.
Bornstein lands a jab to the nose.
Bornstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bornstein scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sudo looks for the body kick but Bornstein saw that one coming.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bornstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Bornstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bornstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sudo slips under a jab from Bornstein.
A head kick by Bornstein misses
and Sudo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sudo is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sudo counters with a leg kick.
Bornstein misses with a double jab.
Sudo throws a head kick that Bornstein semi-blocks.
Sudo tries to work over Bornstein's front leg with a kick but Bornstein checks it.
Bornstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sudo counters with a nice body kick.
Bornstein is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bornstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bornstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sudo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bornstein throws a right hand that misses
and Sudo counters with a solid body kick.
Bornstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sudo.
Good leg kick by Sudo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Sudo does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein needs to keep his hands up - Sudo had a free shot at his head there.

Daley Bornstein's cut is getting worse.

Sudo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bornstein goes down! Can Sudo finish him!?

Bornstein is rocked!

Daley Bornstein's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sudo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bornstein's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jumo Sudo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jumo Sudo made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Lovalente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federico Lovalente has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burgess
vs
Lovalente

190 cm
24
196 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

178 cm
25
197 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯

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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Lovalente!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Burgess. That snapped Lovalente's head back.
Lovalente moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Lovalente.
Lovalente steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgess.
Burgess takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lovalente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgess manages to avoid it.
Lovalente's corner calls for a 1-2. Lovalente obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Lovalente.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovalente connects with a body shot.
Burgess is breathing heavily.
Lovalente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgess moves away.
Lovalente swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burgess.
Lovalente lands a brutal head kick. Burgess looks out on his feet and Lovalente throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Federico Lovalente!
Federico Lovalente really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wahoo McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniel has chosen War Dance as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dela Cruz
vs
McDaniel

194 cm
25
215 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

186 cm
31
214 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wahoo McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Cruz slips a jab from McDaniel.
Dela Cruz throws a hook but McDaniel avoids it easily.
McDaniel slips under a jab from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a hook but McDaniel blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniel. Dela Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniel misses with a leg kick.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDaniel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like King Dela Cruz has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by McDaniel there.
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!
McDaniel looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
McDaniel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDaniel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dela Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniel lands a nice shot to the body.
McDaniel looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel lands a jab.
McDaniel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dela Cruz at a distance.
McDaniel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDaniel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by McDaniel. Beautiful body shot.
Dela Cruz throws a hook but McDaniel blocks it.
Wahoo McDaniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dela Cruz blocks a low kick nicely.
Dela Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDaniel.
Dela Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
McDaniel lands a leg kick that knocks Dela Cruz off balance momentarily.
McDaniel lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel lands with a straight right. Dela Cruz didn't see that one coming.
McDaniel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

King Dela Cruz's cut is getting worse.
McDaniel jabs Dela Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDaniel lands a nice shot to the body.

McDaniel cracks Dela Cruz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dela Cruz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McDaniel finish him?

Dela Cruz is rocked!

King Dela Cruz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McDaniel ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dela Cruz's jaw. Dela Cruz's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McDaniel does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wahoo McDaniel!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pierre Babin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babin comes to the cage accompanied by South Park - Let's Fighting Love. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pierre Babin
vs
Lawler

188 cm
24
193 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
197 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

[EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*
Conviction

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Pierre Babin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler lands with a right hand.
Lawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babin.
Lawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babin.
Babin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Babin walks into a straight right hand from Lawler.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
Babin misses with a body kick.
Lawler slips under a jab from Babin.
Babin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawler at a distance.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babin misses with a body kick.
Babin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lawler on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler 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.
Babin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler looks to land a right hand but Babin moved out of range.
A big right from Babin misses.
Lawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babin keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lawler.
Lawler avoids the head kick by Babin.
The fighters circling - Babin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Lawler.
Lawler throws a sloppy body shot
and Babin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawler staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babin moves forwards but Lawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawler is just out of range.
Babin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawler looks to land a combination but Babin avoids it well.
Lawler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lawler throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Lawler.
Babin throws a body punch but Lawler moves out of range.
Babin avoids the body shot from Lawler.
Lawler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Babin counters with a nice body kick.
Babin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawler throws a hook but Babin blocks it.
Babin throws a body kick that misses.
Lawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Babin is just out of range.
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawler throws out the jab.
Babin avoids the body shot from Lawler.
Babin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babin misses with a straight right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lawler!
Babin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler moves in looking to clinch but Babin pushes him off.
Babin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawler.
Lawler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babin scores with a shot to the body.
Eric Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler lands a body shot.
Babin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawler moves away.
Lawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Babin misses.
Babin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lawler takes a step back to recover.
Lawler looks gassed!
Babin tries to land a front kick but Lawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Babin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babin throws a body punch but Lawler moves out of range.
Babin connects with a single shot there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Babin.
Babin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Babin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawler.
Babin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lawler will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babin, as that shot connected.
Babin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawler.
A telegraphed right hand from Babin misses the target.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Babin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Babin just misses with a punch to the body.
Babin lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawler's head.

Lawler is rocked!
Babin connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Babin finish him?
Lawler is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Babin Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Lawler is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jean Pierre Babin!
Jean Pierre Babin gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Bruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goku might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cha-La-Head-Cha-La. Bruso has chosen Helena as his entrance music. Thomas Bruso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goku
vs
Bruso

182 cm
25
235 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

194 cm
25
275 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation
[EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*

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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Son Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bruso!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruso scores with a nice right hand.
Goku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bruso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goku scoring well with a low kick there.
Goku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goku tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bruso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bruso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bruso looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Goku.
Goku scores with a hook to the body. Bruso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goku. Bruso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goku. Bruso does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku lands a head kick!

It looks like Thomas Bruso has been cut.

Goku closes the distance and pushes Bruso back into the cage.
Goku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brusos head.
Goku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruso's elbow.
Goku blocking some punches.
Goku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruso has a couple of punches blocked by Goku.
Goku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goku.

That has opened up Thomas Bruso's cut even more.
Goku can't find room to land a body shot as Bruso controls the action.
Goku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goku.
Goku is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Goku.
Bruso misses with a body punch.
Goku lands with a right to the head.
Goku is leaning against Bruso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruso blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Goku.
Goku leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goku.

The cut above Thomas Bruso's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goku can't find room to land a body shot as Bruso controls the action.
Goku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Goku on the inside.
Goku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Goku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goku lands a body shot.
Goku is struggling to control the position.
Goku lands an uppercut.

Thomas Bruso's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Goku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruso backwards.
Good body shot from Goku.
Goku's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goku lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruso backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Goku fails to land.
Bruso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruso.
Bruso blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku lands a shot to the body.
Goku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruso backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Son Goku!
Post fight, Son Goku took to the microphone: 'Marciano you are a true warrior. It was an honor to fight you once again. Sadly for you, you will finish your career never having beaten the legendary Son Goku.'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fauatea has chosen Aural Psynapse as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sugawara
vs
Fauatea

190 cm
23
300 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

196 cm
24
275 lbs
19 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation
[EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Sugawara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fauatea !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Fauatea .

Fauatea darts in and clinches Sugawara up against the cage.
Fauatea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fauatea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sugawara backwards.

It looks like Naoto Sugawara has been cut.
Fauatea blocking some punches.
Fauatea swings wildly with an uppercut but Sugawara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fauatea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fauatea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fauatea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fauatea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sugawara lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like Dominic Fauatea has been cut.
Fauatea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sugawara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fauatea with a knee to the head.
Sugawara lands with a short shot to the head.
Sugawara lands a body punch.
Fauatea tries a body shot but Sugawara blocks it.
Fauatea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauatea cracks Sugawara with a nice body shot.
Sugawara avoiding damage as Fauatea throws knees to the body.
Sugawara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fauatea looks gassed!
Sugawara cracks Fauatea with a nice body shot.
Sugawara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fauatea .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugawara cracks Fauatea with a nice body shot.
A short right from Sugawara.
Sugawara misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sugawara.
Sugawara presses Fauatea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sugawara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sugawara.

That has opened up Dominic Fauatea 's cut even more.
Sugawara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sugawara - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Sugawara as the two fighters clinch.
Sugawara misses with a body punch.
Sugawara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sugawara.
Sugawara can't find room to land a body shot as Fauatea controls the action.
Sugawara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sugawara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fauatea or not.
A short right from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands an uppercut.

Fauatea is rocked!

The cut above Dominic Fauatea 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sugawara lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fauatea to his knees! Sugawara keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoto Sugawara!