Rivals IX PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chu Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jon Holmes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Park
vs
Holmes

185 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chu Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park wants to clinch up but Holmes keeps it at a distance.
Holmes cracks Park with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Holmes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Park tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holmes is in Park's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses. Park uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holmes's guard. Nice move by Park!
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Park stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Park is looking to stand up but Holmes won't let him.
Park preventing the sweep.
Holmes pulls Park in close to prevent any damage.
Holmes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Park working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmes seems keen to control Park's posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Park looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes wants to slow Park down by chopping away at his legs.
Park tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes cracks Park with a right hand to the side of the head.
Park connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Park moved out of range.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Park will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Park takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Park circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Park avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Park is out of range.
Park lands a head kick. Holmes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Holmes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holmes throwing shots but Park is blocking nicely.
Holmes stalling away here and it's allowed Park to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Park 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.
Park controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Park can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmes controls the pace.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Park. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Park swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmes stopping the sweep attempt from Park.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chu Park just wasn't active enough.
Park takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Park checks a low kick from Holmes.
Park tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Park ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Holmes misses

and Park counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Park is trying to pull guard but Holmes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Holmes.
Park lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Park goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chu Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park is breathing heavily.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes is working Park over against the cage.
Holmes tries to circle away but Park has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Holmes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Park ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jon Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes throws a right and a left that Park avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Holmes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Park is defended easily by Holmes.
Park tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Park somewhat.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Park counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jon Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Park dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Park's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chu Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Holmes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Park.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Park circles away quickly and effectively.
Holmes cracks Park with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes lands a two punch combo.
Holmes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Park.
Park moves forwards but Holmes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holmes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holmes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes with a jab.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Park has time to react.
Holmes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Holmes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Park on his heels. He'll look to pass Park's guard now, I'm sure.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses. Park uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holmes's guard. Nice move by Park!
Park wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Park trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes has control of Park's left arm, preventing Park from doing any damage.

Holmes wriggles free and stands up.
Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes has time to react.
Holmes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top.
Park fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Holmes drives through with a takedown into Park's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Park wants to get back to his feet but Holmes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Holmes.
Holmes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Park counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holmes's knee momentarily.
Park walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Park defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Park.

Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Park's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Park staying out of range there.
Holmes swings for the body but Park moves out of range.
Park throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Park moved out of range.
Holmes stuffs the takedown.
Holmes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Park keeps Holmes at a distance using the push kick.
Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top.
Park has a takedown stuffed.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chu Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Park throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Park looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Park persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chu Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Holmes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Park is defending well.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Park dodges it nicely.
Holmes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Park wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes is taking a breather. Park says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Holmes drops an elbow to the side of Park's head.
Park has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands with a punch from half guard.
Holmes tries to pass to full mount but Park defends it.
Holmes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though.
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Park is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park has hold of Holmes's hands but Holmes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Park gets full guard.
Holmes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Park blocks nicely.
Park looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.
Holmes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Park keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes looks up at the clock and then as Park takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holmes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Holmes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Park keeps working.
Holmes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Park to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Holmes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Holmes is working Park over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chu Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Holmes!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jules Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon comes to the cage accompanied by Superman - Super Junior. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Avalon
vs
Berg

172 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jules Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddy Berg!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Avalon gets a double leg takedown into Berg's guard.
Avalon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Avalon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avalon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berg keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully.
Avalon is looking to advance position but Berg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Berg trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon is trying to escape the mount.
Avalon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Avalon is looking to improve his position but Berg isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avalon working to try and regain half guard.
Avalon wants to hold on but Berg pushes him away.
Avalon is desperately trying to improve his position but Berg has a good base and remains in mount.
Berg tries to control but Avalon wriggling away.
Avalon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berg looking to control but Avalon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is working to get back to half guard.
Berg looking to control but Avalon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Avalon reaches up and holds on to Berg to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Avalon wants to get back to his feet.
Avalon is desperately trying to improve his position but Berg has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg controlling his opponent.
Avalon can't escape the position.
Avalon wants to hold on but Berg pushes him away.
Avalon is desperately trying to improve his position but Berg has a good base and remains in mount.
Avalon trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avalon is looking to escape.
Avalon is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berg throws a right hand that Avalon ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalon also avoids with ease.
Avalon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avalon misses with a body shot.
Berg slips under a jab.
Freddy Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg throws a right and a left that Avalon avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg throws a nice looking combination but Avalon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avalon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg misses with a hook.
Avalon slips under a jab from Berg.
Berg throws a head kick but Avalon moves out of range.
A punch combination from Berg misses.
Avalon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berg.
Avalon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Avalon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Avalon looking to score a takedown here. Berg is defending well but Avalon drives through and ends up in Berg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avalon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avalon is one step ahead there.
Avalon is in close to Berg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avalon.
Avalon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Avalon is working Berg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalon is in close to Berg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jules Avalon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avalon postures up in Berg's guard and throws a big left but Berg blocks it.
Avalon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Avalon postures up and lands a big shot to Berg's brow.
Avalon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon looking to sit in guard and control but Berg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Avalon is on top in guard.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Avalon chips away with some ground and pound.
Avalon trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Avalon is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Avalon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Berg throws a head kick but Avalon moves out of range.
Avalon takes a swing at Berg's ribcage but misses.
Berg throws a poor cross that misses

and Avalon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Avalon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Avalon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avalon sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jules Avalon wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Avalon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Berg on his heels. He'll look to pass Berg's guard now, I'm sure.
Avalon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Avalon throws a big elbow that misses.
Avalon forces his way into half guard.
Avalon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Avalon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Avalon drops an elbow to the side of Berg's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Avalon prevents Berg from improving his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Jules Avalon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Avalon lands with a good body shot.
Avalon avoids the head kick by Berg.
Berg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avalon blocks a head kick by Berg.

Avalon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Avalon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jules Avalon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avalon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Freddy Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg tries to bench press Avalon off him but Avalon keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Avalon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avalon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Avalon!
An out of breath Jules Avalon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Cartman has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be Touched as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rose
vs
Cartman

191 cm
22
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
232 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leroy Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
Rose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cartman finds it's way round the side to connect with Rose's head.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt
and Cartman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rose shoots in but Cartman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Rose drives through with a takedown into Cartman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Cartman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cartman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose shoots in but Cartman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Rose dives in and grabs Cartman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cartman pushes down on Rose's head and hops out.
Cartman cracks the inside of Rose's front leg.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Cartman misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartman misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartman throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartman is defended easily by Rose.
Rose wants to clinch
and Cartman counters with a big head kick but Rose shrugs it off.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Rose. Those never looked like landing.
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cartman tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cartman to the ground. Cartman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rose with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartman counters with a thumping low kick.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartman clinches up against the cage.

Cartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cartman.

Rose clinches up with Cartman and pushes him back against the cage.
Cartman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rose.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Cartman sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cartman is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Cartman circles away and we're back to standing.

Cartman darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.

Cartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Rose fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cartman to the ground. Rose is now in Cartman's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartman wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Rose 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Cartman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cartman leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Cartman does no damage.

Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
Rose can't get the takedown.

Cartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose blocks a jab.

Cartman moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Cartman wants a takedown but no success here.
Rose is trying to force a seperation but Cartman has the dominant position.
Cartman wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Cartman breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rose.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eric Cartman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose is looking to score with low kicks.
Leroy Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartman circles away.
Rose looks for a takedown but Cartman sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cartman throws a leg kick but Rose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cartman cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Cartman moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cartman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Rose scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rose trying to control the position but Cartman is working away.
Cartman pushes Rose away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rose gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Cartman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rose throws a right and a left that Cartman avoids nicely.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
Cartman scores with a leg kick.
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
Rose looks to land a combination but Cartman avoids it well.
Cartman wants to clinch.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Cartman throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose tries to score with a low kick but Cartman moves his leg out of the way.
Cartman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cartman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away.
Cartman misses with a hook.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cartman avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt.
Rose tries to bum rush Cartman with a series of wild strikes but Cartman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cartman.
Cartman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartman somewhat.
Cartman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Rose feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cartman wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to control from the top but Cartman keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rose won't allow Cartman to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Leroy Rose just wasn't active enough.
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leroy Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cartman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rose's calf.
Eric Cartman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cartman.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leroy Rose.
I think Cartman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Cartman!
A pretty intense looking Eric Cartman took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tajiri Kawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by kojie-san. Kawa has chosen Mist as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rodriguez
vs
Kawa

165 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jayson Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tajiri Kawa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawa somewhat.
Kawa wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Kawa tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
Kawa closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Kawa pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kawa tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawa.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawa fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Kawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kawa takes one to the chin there.
Rodriguez works Kawa's body with a nice hook.
Kawa throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodriguez connects with a right hand. Kawa shakes it off.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez works the jab nicely.
Jayson Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Kawa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawa is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Jayson Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tajiri Kawa.
Kawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Kawa throws a body kick.
Kawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rodriguez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kawa tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Kawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a left to the body.
Kawa tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
A lazy left from Rodriguez finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Kawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawa.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Kawa misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez cracks Kawa with a good jab.
Kawa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rodriguez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Rodriguez.

Kawa is rocked!
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!
Rodriguez with a hook.
Kawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Jayson Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawa scores with a leg kick.
Kawa moves to clinch but Rodriguez breaks away
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Kawa seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks Kawa with an uppercut!
Kawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawa off to one side.
Kawa slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Jayson Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez connects with a jab.
Kawa tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Kawa misses with a low kick.
Kawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez cracks Kawa with a good jab.
Kawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kawa is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.
Nice shot lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Rodriguez connects with a body shot that sends Kawa's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rodriguez connects with a body shot that sends Kawa's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Kawa.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawa throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawa misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawa in his tracks.
Kawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jayson Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot that sends Kawa's belly button to the back.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawa wants to slow Rodriguez down by chopping away at his legs.
Kawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawa off the cage and back into range.
Kawa wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Kawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kawa with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Kawa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
Kawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawa.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rodriguez. Beautiful body shot.
Rodriguez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawa on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez connects with a right hand. Kawa shakes it off.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawa tries to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Jayson Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tajiri Kawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Rodriguez!
A victorious Jayson Rodriguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chiyo Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken's entrance music is the warrior. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ken
vs
Steel

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chiyo Ken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blue Steel!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel tries to clinch but Ken moves out of range.
Ken lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Ken gets a clinch.
Steel is working for takedown but Ken is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Ken.
Steel jumps guard but Ken stands there with Steel around his waist. Steel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Ken works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ken wanted to stand there but Steel had control of the position.
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ken throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Steel's body to avoid the submission. Steel has instead reached around Ken's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Steel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blue Steel!