AFC 8 - El vs Raggs PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamal Samchung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Samchung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Megadeth Public Enemy No.1. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Samchung
vs
Sullivan

189 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamal Samchung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samchung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.

Samchung has closed the distance and engaged Sullivan in a clinch.

Sullivan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Samchung tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sullivan tries to stand and escape but Samchung is controlling the position.

Samchung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samchung is controlling Sullivan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Samchung is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samchung is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Samchung punching from the bottom.
Samchung is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samchung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samchung looking for a sweep. Not yet Samchung, not yet.

Samchung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samchung looking for a sweep. Not yet Samchung, not yet.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Samchung won't let him.

Samchung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sullivan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samchung is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
Sullivan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Samchung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Samchung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Samchung cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Samchung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sullivan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Samchung dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samchung is staying tight to Sullivan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sullivan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sullivan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Samchung connects with a decent elbow.
Samchung landing strikes.
Sullivan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Samchung working the ground and pound from side control.
Sullivan pushes Samchung away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Samchung gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sullivan looks gassed!
Samchung working the ground and pound.
Sullivan is trying to get back to his feet.
Samchung lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Samchung 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samchung scoring with punches and elbows.

Samchung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Samchung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samchung creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sullivan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Samchung working the ground and pound.

Samchung is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sullivan is trying to escape and Samchung transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sullivan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Samchung! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamal Samchung!
A less than humble Kamal Samchung misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Baby
vs
Silva

195 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gregg Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Baby lands a head shot.

It looks like Frank Silva has been cut.

Baby moves into the clinch successfully.

Baby manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva trying to control but Baby is working from the bottom.
Baby looking for a sweep. Not yet Baby, not yet.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Baby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baby is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Baby from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baby is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baby content to stall in guard here.

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baby is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baby wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Baby preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Silva has an active guard here but Baby has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Baby is going to stand back up.
Baby trying to control the pace.
Baby prevents Silva from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Baby has control of the leg.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baby pulls his head out easily.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baby passes into side control.
Silva is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Baby has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Silva gets caught flat footed, as Baby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baby passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Baby seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva gets back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baby manages to get himself to full guard.

Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baby dives on top into guard.
Baby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baby passes into half guard.
Silva is trying to control but Baby passes into side control!
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Baby tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Baby decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Silva shoots in but Baby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baby connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Baby drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva looks gassed!
Baby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Baby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva wants to sweep here but Baby controlling him for the moment.
Silva keeping full guard, as Baby tries to pass.
Baby wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baby wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Baby pushes his legs off easily.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Baby is defending well. Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Baby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Silva!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Kakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakashi comes to the cage accompanied by Miike Snow -Animal (Acapella). Roy Mitchel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kakashi
vs
Mitchel

173 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
27
158 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aoki Kakashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Mitchel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchel lands a slapping body shot.
Kakashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchel counters with a left to the body.
Kakashi looks for a takedown but Mitchel sprawls well.
Mitchel throws a series of punches but Kakashi avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Mitchel finds it's target.
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!
Kakashi fails with the takedown
and Mitchel counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Kakashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchel thuds a left hand into Kakashi's body.
Kakashi is breathing heavily.
Mitchel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kakashi shoots in for a takedown but Mitchel shows good takedown defense.
Mitchel rushes Kakashi with punches - Kakashi moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kakashi goes down! Mitchel follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Mitchel!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frito Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papi Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bandito
vs
Chocolate

203 cm
29
300 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

194 cm
29
284 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frito Bandito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Papi Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandito jabs Chocolate right on the nose. Chocolate blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Bandito.

It looks like Papi Chocolate has been cut.
Bandito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandito feints with a jab and clips Chocolate right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Chocolate is sent crashing into the canvas and Bandito leaps in for the kill! Chocolate tries to get to his feet but Bandito is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Chocolate is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frito Bandito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choke Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen Intro - DMX as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Armstrong
vs
Liddell

209 cm
24
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
27
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Choke Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell connects with a body shot.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Liddell slips to the side
and Liddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Liddell moves away
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Liddell moves away
and Liddell counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Liddell slips to the side
and Liddell counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong tries to clinch up
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Armstrong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liddell counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong closes the distance but Liddell moves to the side
and Liddell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong closes the distance but Liddell moves to the side
and Liddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Victor Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong tries to clinch up
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liddell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
Armstrong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liddell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Liddell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liddell looks to land a combination. Armstrong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong closes the distance but Liddell moves to the side
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. Armstrong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liddell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liddell lands with a nice body punch.
Liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liddell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Armstrong rather than just go for the knockout.
Armstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liddell finds it's way round the side to connect with Armstrong's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liddell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Armstrong takes a step back to recover.
Liddell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liddell thuds a left hand into Armstrong's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liddell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liddell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Liddell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armstrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liddell digs a good hook to Armstrong's body.
Armstrong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Victor Armstrong's cut is getting worse.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liddell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Armstrong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Armstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liddell finds it's way round the side to connect with Armstrong's head.
Liddell thuds his right hand into Armstrong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liddell lands a jab to the nose.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Liddell connects with a single shot there.
Armstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Victor Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Liddell with that takedown attempt.
Armstrong moves to clinch but Liddell breaks away
and Liddell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liddell connects with a jab.
Armstrong moves to clinch but Liddell breaks away
and Liddell counters with a right hand to the body.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Victor Armstrong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Armstrong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Liddell lands a nice shot that snaps Armstrong's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liddell.
Victor Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choke Liddell.
Armstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liddell lands with a hook. Armstrong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Liddell coming out on top.
Armstrong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liddell tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liddell scores with a jab to the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddell shoots in and drives through. Armstrong sprawls well.
Liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Jeez, Victor Armstrong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Liddell works Armstrong's body with a nice hook.
Liddell scores with a sloppy right hand. Armstrong should have avoided that one.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to clinch up
and Liddell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Armstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liddell finds it's way round the side to connect with Armstrong's head.
Armstrong moves to clinch but Liddell breaks away
and Liddell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
Liddell connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Liddell. Beautiful body shot.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong takes one to the chin there.
Liddell closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liddell lands with a right hand.

Liddell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liddell is in Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Liddell passes into half guard.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liddell on the ground.
Liddell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Liddell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Liddell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Liddell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Armstrong to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choke Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Armstrong walks into a stiff left hand from Liddell.
Armstrong tries to clinch
and Liddell counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong tries to clinch
and Liddell counters with a stiff right hand.
Liddell throws a good cross that connects.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liddell counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong moves to clinch but Liddell breaks away
and Liddell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
Armstrong wants to clinch
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liddell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
Victor Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell scores with a body shot.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armstrong has time to react.

Liddell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armstrong's half guard.
Liddell controlling the action here.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Liddell is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.
Liddell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell raining down shots from the mount!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Choke Liddell!
Choke Liddell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivica Andric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andric has chosen The Crowning of Atlantis as his entrance music. Ivica Andric will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gunnarsson
vs
Andric

169 cm
28
158 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

219 cm
28
140 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivica Andric!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andric avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Andric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Andric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Andric ducks down to avoid it.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Andric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson fails to land the takedown.
Gunnarsson clobbers Andric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Andric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andric.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andric just misses with a punch to the body.
Andric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunnarsson misses the body punch
and Andric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andric.
Gunnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andric misses with a straight right.

Gunnarsson looking to score a takedown here. Andric is defending well but Gunnarsson drives through and ends up in Andric's guard.
Andric wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunnarsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andric is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson with a nice head shot there.
Andric is trying to keep Gunnarsson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson postures up and lands a big shot to Andric's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson looking to sit in guard and control but Andric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Andric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andric stands up over Gunnarsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andric trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Andric wants to get up but he can't break Gunnarsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andric won't allow Gunnarsson to sweep him here.

Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Andric defends easily.
Andric preventing the sweep.

Andric got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andric has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Andric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnarsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andric!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andric holds on to Gunnarsson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Andric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andric keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andric can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andric taking shots to the head.
Gunnarsson lands a big shot there that rocks Andric but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gunnarsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Andric is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Andric wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Gunnarsson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gunnarsson!
A relieved looking Peter Gunnarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

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

Gracie
vs
Clarke

175 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to clinch but Clarke is avoiding it.
Clarke misses with an uppercut.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Clarke circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Clarke pushes him off.
Clarke misses with a hook.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clarke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Clarke throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clarke swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.

Gracie gets caught napping as Clarke dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clarke has worked his arm free - good work by Clarke!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clarke is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Clarke is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clarke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clarke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie throws an elbow but Clarke slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clarke can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Clarke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Clarke regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clarke trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Clarke is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Clarke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarke is holding on for now.
Clarke is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clarke is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clarke tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clarke!
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gracie can't control as he wanted to and Clarke manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Clarke's head.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Gracie.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Clarke defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clarke is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Clarke pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Clarke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clarke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Clarke wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Clarke is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clarke manages to get to full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Clarke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarke manages to get himself to full guard.
Clarke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarke being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarke sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clarke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clarke misses with a shot to the body

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Clarke didn't expect that.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.
Gracie prevents Clarke from getting back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clarke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clarke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Clarke defends it.
Clarke wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clarke is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is pressing down on Clarke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarke is holding on for now.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Clarke uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.

Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clarke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clarke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clarke!
Clarke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Clarke wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clarke off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gracie gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gracie gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gracie apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Clarke shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarke misses with a lunging right hand

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clarke!
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Clarke bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Clarke frees his head quite easily.
Clarke prevents any damage by holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is pulling down on Clarke's head to control his posture.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Clarke has passed into half guard.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Clarke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Clarke has control of the leg.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets full guard.
Clarke advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Clarke keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie prevents Clarke from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie controlling the action here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Clarke recovers full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clarke controlling the position.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
Andrew Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clarke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarke swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Clarke circles away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Clarke swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clarke!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Clarke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ricardo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clarke is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Clarke is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Ricardo Gracie!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ricardo Gracie!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Ricardo Gracie!

Ricardo Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

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

Dacir
vs
Hawkins

175 cm
28
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
28
142 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arcel Dacir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Dacir.
Dacir lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dacir moves away.
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dacir wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
Dacir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dacir scoring well with a low kick there.
Dacir digs a good body shot into Hawkins's ribs.
Dacir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dacir throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dacir was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Dacir.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Dacir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Dacir moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dacir.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Dacir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dacir. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.

Hawkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dacir quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dacir moves into full guard.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawkins controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dacir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dacir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawkins is squirming around, avoiding Dacir's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Dacir.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacir landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hawkins is looking to improve his position but Dacir isn't that keen on the idea.
Dacir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hawkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hawkins wants to hold on but Dacir pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Hawkins is refusing to be controlled, as Dacir sits in half guard.
Dacir throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hawkins to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dacir trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Arcel Dacir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dacir.
Dacir throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dacir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dacir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dacir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Dacir tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Dacir is just out of range.
Dacir misses with a few strikes there.
Dacir wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
Dacir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dacir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dacir thinking.

Hawkins gets tackled into the cage by Dacir. Dacir maintains the clinch.
Dacir tries to stall but Hawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Dacir gets an underhook and turns Hawkins into the cage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as Dacir tries to tie him up.
Dacir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dacir is looking to control Hawkins's arms but Hawkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dacir has his back to the cage.
Hawkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dacir effectively controlling the action here.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dacir is defending well for now.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from Dacir.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Hawkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawkins throws an elbow but misses.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dacir uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dacir prevents the takedown attempt.
Dacir tries to stall but Hawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dacir can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Hawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacir controls his hands.
Dacir is stalling here.
Dacir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkins is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawkins goes for a takedown attempt but Dacir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arcel Dacir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Hawkins.
Dacir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dacir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dacir tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dacir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawkins.
Hawkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dacir.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Dacir counters with a left and a right that stings Hawkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dacir scores with a head kick.

It looks like Jonathan Hawkins has been cut.
Dacir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Dacir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dacir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dacir misses with a body punch
and Dacir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dacir. Hawkins shrugs it off though.
Dacir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dacir counters with a three punch combo that has Hawkins backing up. Hawkins nods at Dacir to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawkins swings for the body but Dacir moves out of range.
Dacir fails to land with a series of punches.
Good work by Hawkins as he checks the leg kick.
Dacir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Dacir is just out of range.

Dacir has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dacir content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Hawkins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dacir stops Hawkins from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arcel Dacir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Hawkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dacir tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkins throws the left hand but Dacir avoids the punch easily.

Hawkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dacir quickly recovers to half guard.
Dacir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawkins is working away from the top position though.
Hawkins prevents Dacir from improving his position.
Hawkins wants to control but Dacir is keeping him busy.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but Dacir defending well.
Dacir is trying to escape back to his feet but Hawkins uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is chipping away with strikes.
Dacir is trying to work for a sweep but Hawkins has mounted him!
Hawkins landing punches.
Dacir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hawkins avoids the attempt from Dacir to control.
Dacir taking shots to the head.
Hawkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dacir is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacir taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dacir is in a horrible position here. Hawkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hawkins landing strikes from the mount and Dacir is in trouble!
The referee warns Dacir that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hawkins breaks from Dacir's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dacir tries to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
Hawkins looking to finish Dacir with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dacir!
Dacir is squirming around, avoiding Hawkins's attempts to control the action.
Hawkins prevents Dacir from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to control but Dacir wriggling away.
Hawkins raining down shots from the mount!
Dacir manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hawkins passes to full mount!
Hawkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins landing strikes from the mount and Dacir is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawkins controlling from mount.
Hawkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hawkins with the ground and pound from mount.
Hawkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dacir hang on?
Dacir can't escape the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Hawkins with a couple of short strikes.
Dacir tries to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
Hawkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hawkins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hawkins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hawkins trying to control but Dacir is having none of it.
Dacir is looking to improve his position but Hawkins isn't that keen on the idea.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hawkins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dacir is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins lands with some strikes.
Hawkins scoring with strikes but Dacir is staying in there.
Hawkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dacir is looking to improve his position but Hawkins isn't that keen on the idea.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dacir?
Hawkins is landing with some decent strikes but Dacir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hawkins avoids the attempt from Dacir to control.
Hawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dacir is looking to escape.
Dacir taking shots to the head.
Dacir in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dacir is looking to escape.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins wants to control the pace but Dacir is squirming around nicely.
Hawkins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hawkins looking to control but Dacir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dacir tries to reverse the position but Hawkins maintains control.
Dacir taking shots to the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Dacir that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hawkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hawkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dacir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arcel Dacir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hawkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dacir sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jonathan Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dacir tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jonathan Hawkins!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jonathan Hawkins!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jonathan Hawkins!

Jonathan Hawkins wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Whitey Cline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Nava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Nava will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cline
vs
Nava

205 cm
26
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S
Raw Edge Gear (R.E.G)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super 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, Whitey Cline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus Nava!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nava misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cline keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cline tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nava swivels and escapes.
Nava doesn't manage to clinch there - Cline circles away.
Cline keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nava.
Nava takes a swing at Cline's ribcage but misses.
Nava lands a jab to Cline's midsection.
Cline avoids the body shot from Nava.

Nava closes the distance and pushes Cline back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nava.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nava.
Cline wants a takedown.
Nava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Nava.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nava lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cline.
Cline has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nava after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whitey Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cline is breathing heavily.
Nava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clines head.
Nava lands a right hand.
Cline tries for a takedown but Nava manages to get underhooks.
Nava lands a shot to the body.
Nava pushes Cline back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Nava.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nava digs a right hand into Cline's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cline's gas tank.
Nava is leaning against Cline and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nava working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cline tries for a takedown but Nava manages to get underhooks.
Nava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cline or not.
Nava throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Nava.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nava lands a nice shot to the body.

Nava breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nava scores with a nice strike.
Nava tests Cline's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cline takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nava lands with a right hand.
Nava cracks a nice hook into Cline's ribs.
Nava tests Cline's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jesus Nava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nava rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cline moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nava scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cline misses with a takedown attempt - Nava sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nava throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cline stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jesus Nava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nava throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cline on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Nava lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cline doesn't seem phased though.
Nava scores with a jab. Cline acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Cline is rocked!
Nava knocks out Cline with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nava before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nava picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Nava!
Our winner, Jesus Nava, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jo El (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willabee Raggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

El
vs
Raggs

200 cm
21
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jo El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willabee Raggs !
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El moves out of range of the strikes.
El shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raggs as he avoids it easily.

El instigates a clinch.

El's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El needs to keep his hands up - Raggs had a free shot at his head there.
Raggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raggs shoots in but El avoids the takedown attempt easily.

El fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raggs , pushing him back against the cage.

El breaks the clinch.
El misses with a double jab.
Raggs tries to bum rush El with a series of wild strikes but El uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raggs slips a jab and a cross from El.
El waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raggs .
Raggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El throws an overhand right that lands on Raggs 's shoulder, as Raggs tries to avoid the shot.
Raggs misses with a straight left.
Raggs throws a leg kick that misses.
El fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

El dives in and scores a takedown into Raggs 's guard.
Raggs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Raggs wants to control the position but El says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Raggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
El is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Raggs tries to roll over but El keeps him under control.
El winds up and cracks Raggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Raggs tries to get to full guard but El has control of the leg.
El moves into full mount! Raggs won't be happy about that!
El controlling from mount.
Raggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El controlling from mount.
El with good strikes from the mount here!
El lands a heavy elbow.

Raggs is rocked!

It looks like Willabee Raggs has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for El! Raggs is hurt baaadly! El is firing away with more strikes - Raggs is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jo El!
Jo El seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.