RR7 - Champions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoyuki Shishida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoyuki Shishida struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!

Mousasi
vs
Shishida

175 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoyuki Shishida!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi cracks Shishida with an open hand slap.
Mousasi scores with a body shot.
Mousasi throws out a powerful jab.
Mousasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shishida circles away quickly and effectively.

Mousasi sends Shishida crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mousasi is motioning to the referee to let Shishida up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Shishida 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!
Shishida gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mousasi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Shishida wakes up just in time to hear Mousasi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Mousasi!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chika Haruka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Polite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chika Haruka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Haruka
vs
Polite

169 cm
25
198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chika Haruka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pol Polite!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haruka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polite.
Polite fails with a takedown attempt.
Haruka looks to land a combination but Polite avoids it well.
Polite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haruka counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Pol Polite has been cut.
Chika Haruka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pol Polite.
Polite shoots in and drives through. Haruka sprawls well.
Polite has his takedown stuffed
and Haruka counters with a three punch combo that has Polite backing up. Polite nods at Haruka to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polite with a poor takedown
and Haruka counters with a left and a right that stings Polite.

Haruka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Polite to the mat! Polite manages to get full guard.
Polite looks gassed!
Haruka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haruka landing with the ground and pound.
Polite trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haruka controlling from the top position.
Haruka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Polite for as long as he can get away with.
Polite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haruka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haruka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haruka passes into half guard.
Polite is trying to stand back up but Haruka is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haruka connects with a nice short shot to Polite's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haruka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Polite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haruka lands with a punch from half guard.
Haruka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Chika Haruka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haruka scores with a one two! Polite had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Polite gets tackled into the ropes by Haruka. Haruka maintains the clinch.
A short right from Haruka on the inside.

Haruka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Polite regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haruka content to stall in guard here.
Haruka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haruka is in close to Polite's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haruka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haruka throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haruka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haruka'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.
Haruka 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chika Haruka just wasn't active enough.
Haruka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Polite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haruka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polite backs up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polite shoots and misses
and Haruka counters with a straight right hand.

That has opened up Pol Polite's cut even more.

Haruka forces Polite back against the ropes and clinches.

Haruka has hold of one of Polite's legs. Polite is fighting the takedown attempt but Haruka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Haruka content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haruka passes Polite's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chika Haruka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pol Polite's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Haruka moves into range and clinches up with Polite.

Haruka lands a takedown into guard.
Haruka controlling from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Polite is looking for a triangle here but Haruka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Haruka takes a little break here. Polite wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Polite wants to get back to his feet but Haruka is dominant here and he's now got Polite's back!
Haruka gets his hands free as Polite looks to control.
Haruka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Haruka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polite can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polite is trying to break free.
Polite is breathing heavily.
Haruka lands strikes to the head.
Haruka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Polite.
Haruka is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Polite. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Polite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haruka. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Polite trying to control the hands but Haruka won't let him.
Polite covers up after that shot from Haruka.
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!
Haruka is riding his opponent, not letting Polite buck him off.
Polite is taking damage to the body and head.
Polite holding both Haruka 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haruka is riding his opponent, not letting Polite buck him off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Haruka is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Polite is defending well though. Haruka let's go of the attempt for now.
Haruka lands strikes to the head.
Haruka loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Polite hold on?
Haruka lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haruka biding his time, looking for the opening.
Haruka is landing with strikes. Polite can't take much more of this.

The cut above Pol Polite's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haruka keeps control of the position easily here as Polite tries to buck him off.
Haruka lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Polite.

Polite is rocked!

Pol Polite's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chika Haruka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias has chosen Marcelo D2 & Claudia - Desabafo / Deixa Eu Dizer as his entrance music. Kazuya Takeda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Takeda
vs
Dias

174 cm
19
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
137 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuya Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabricio Dias!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias misses the jab.
Dias misses with the combination.
Takeda tries to clinch up.
Takeda misses with a kick to the body.
Dias scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Kazuya Takeda has been cut.
Takeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias.
Takeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dias.
Takeda thows a body kick. Dias tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias.
Dias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Takeda.
Dias thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dias looks to land a combination but Takeda avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takeda throws a nice looking combination but Dias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takeda - that will leave a mark!
A combination from Dias does no damage.
Takeda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takeda wants to clinch but Dias slips to the side
and Dias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeda tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dias walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takeda.
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dias checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dias swinging wildly here.
Dias throws a hook but Takeda blocks it.
Takeda slips under a jab.
Takeda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeda circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Takeda.
Takeda misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Takeda misses.
Takeda tried to score with a low kick but Dias checks it.
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!
Dias throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Dias misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Dias keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takeda throws a solid leg kick but Dias takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takeda.
A big right from Dias misses.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Dias.
Dias sizes up Takeda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dias lands the left hand.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dias moves away.
Dias throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda misses with a two punch combination.
Dias lands a jab to the nose.
Takeda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.

A jab-cross combination lands for Dias and sends Takeda crashing to the mat! Dias follows him down to the mat - Takeda regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Takeda 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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Dias stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Takeda to get to his feet.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dias misses with an uppercut.
Dias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias.
Dias misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias throws out the jab.
Takeda slips under a jab from Dias.
Takeda slips a straight right by Dias.
Dias missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dias has cracked Takeda with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dias lands another huge swinging hook and Takeda tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Takeda, before Dias can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabricio Dias!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Shinsato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinsato comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yoshi Story kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hattori
vs
Shinsato

183 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
31
187 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokugawa Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Shinsato!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinsato throws a series of punches but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori throws a series of strikes that have Shinsato backpedaling.
Shinsato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hattori tries to sprawl but Shinsato drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, if Shinsato is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hattori wants to control but Shinsato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shinsato content to control rather than advance.

Hattori actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsato blocks the strikes from Hattori.
Shinsato content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Akira Shinsato was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hattori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hattori fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hattori tries to sprawl but Shinsato drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shinsato content to control rather than advance.
Shinsato wants to pass the guard but Hattori is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shinsato in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Akira Shinsato was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Hattori.
Hattori misses with the combination.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori gets full guard.
Shinsato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like Shinsato might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Akira Shinsato has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hattori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shinsato.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato checks a low kick from Hattori.
Shinsato misses with a body shot.
Hattori with a lazy takedown attempt

so Shinsato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Hattori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinsato pushing down on Hattori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinsato content to control rather than advance.
Hattori is refusing to be controlled, as Shinsato sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hattori is looking for a sweep. Shinsato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hattori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shinsato but Shinsato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Hattori with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hattori.
Shinsato blocks the body kick.
Hattori shoots in looking for a takedown. Shinsato tries to sprawl out of it but Hattori keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Shinsato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Hattori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinsato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hattori sprawls well. Hattori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinsato gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori throws a right hand that Shinsato ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinsato also avoids with ease.
Shinsato shoots in for a double leg but Hattori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shinsato misses with a takedown
and Hattori counters with a one-two to the body.
Shinsato avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori closes the distance and clinches up with Shinsato, looking for a takedown. Hattori pushes Shinsato against the ropes but Shinsato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shinsato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hattori pinned against the ropes. Hattori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hattori misses with a few strikes there.
Shinsato shoots in but no luck this time.
Shinsato swings for the body but Hattori moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice cross by Hattori.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hattori tries to sprawl but Shinsato drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shinsato trying to control from half guard but Hattori is working away.

Hattori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shinsato controlling the action here.
Hattori pushes Shinsato off looking to stand but Shinsato dives back in and keeps control.

Shinsato seems to be working for a kimura but Hattori defends the submission attempt.

Shinsato decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses.
Shinsato shoots in for a takedown but Hattori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hattori fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shinsato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hattori fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akira Shinsato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hattori looks for a takedown but Shinsato sprawls well.

Hattori looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shinsato wants to get back to his feet.
Shinsato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hattori stops Shinsato from getting back to his feet.
Hattori working Shinsato over with strikes.
Shinsato is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Shinsato kicks off Hattori and gets to his feet.
Hattori shoots in and drives through. Shinsato sprawls well.
Hattori is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shinsato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Hattori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shinsato swinging wildly here.
Tokugawa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinsato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hattori's waist but Hattori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinsato off to one side.
Hattori lands with a nice combination. Shinsato backs away looking to recover.
Hattori shoots in for a takedown but Shinsato shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hattori.
Shinsato shoots for a takedown but Hattori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hattori throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinsato.

Shinsato is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hattori's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinsato takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsato lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hattori on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shinsato is controlling the pace.
Tokugawa Hattori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akira Shinsato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shinsato is trying to control the action in half guard but Hattori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shinsato slows the pace down in half guard.

Akira Shinsato has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hattori. No joy for Shinsato on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinsato shoots for a takedown but Hattori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hattori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shinsato but Shinsato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shinsato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hattori counters with a three punch combo that has Shinsato backing up. Shinsato nods at Hattori to acknowledge the strikes.
Akira Shinsato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hattori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Shinsato counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Shinsato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shinsato winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Shinsato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Szczakowiecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishimaru has chosen Break as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Szczakowiecki
vs
Ishimaru

169 cm
28
145 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
147 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczakowiecki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishimaru shoots in for a takedown but Szczakowiecki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Szczakowiecki looks to land a combination. Ishimaru sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Szczakowiecki slips a jab and a cross from Ishimaru.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczakowiecki misses with a straight left.
Szczakowiecki lands with a shot to the body.
Ishimaru slips under a jab from Szczakowiecki.
Ishimaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki lands with a hook. Ishimaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ishimaru thows a body shot but no joy.
Szczakowiecki lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru closes the distance and clinches up with Szczakowiecki, looking for a takedown. Ishimaru pushes Szczakowiecki against the ropes but Szczakowiecki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ishimaru.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadayoshi Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki lands a nice shot to the body.
Szczakowiecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab by Szczakowiecki.
A big left from Szczakowiecki misses.
Szczakowiecki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki slips under a jab from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Szczakowiecki misses the shot to the body.
Szczakowiecki avoids the body shot from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru moves out of range as Szczakowiecki strikes.
Ishimaru misses with a double jab.
Szczakowiecki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczakowiecki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Szczakowiecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ishimaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimaru takes one to the chin there.
Ishimaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Szczakowiecki to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczakowiecki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki throws a hook but Ishimaru blocks it.
Szczakowiecki misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Ishimaru. Beautiful body shot.
Szczakowiecki throws a poor cross that misses

and Ishimaru counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Szczakowiecki's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Szczakowiecki wants to sweep but no luck.
Szczakowiecki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ishimaru's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimaru is striking from the bottom but Szczakowiecki uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Ishimaru throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ishimaru wants to improve his position but Szczakowiecki is controlling well.
Ishimaru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ishimaru flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimaru regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ishimaru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szczakowiecki as he jumps to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczakowiecki circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishimaru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Szczakowiecki on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Ishimaru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ishimaru back to the ropes. Szczakowiecki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Szczakowiecki misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru misses with a low kick.
Ishimaru misses with a right hand
and Szczakowiecki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishimaru misses with a hook.
Ishimaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczakowiecki moves away.
Ishimaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczakowiecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki moves away from the strike by Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Szczakowiecki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ishimaru doesn't seem phased though.
Szczakowiecki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishimaru momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Szczakowiecki sprawls well. Szczakowiecki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ishimaru gets slowly back to his feet.
Szczakowiecki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Ishimaru misses.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczakowiecki.
The fighters circling - Szczakowiecki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczakowiecki misses with a straight right.
Szczakowiecki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishimaru.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru lands with a nice body punch.
Szczakowiecki scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ishimaru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szczakowiecki pinned against the ropes. Szczakowiecki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadayoshi Ishimaru.
A nice combination there by Szczakowiecki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczakowiecki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Szczakowiecki cracks Ishimaru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Szczakowiecki misses with an uppercut.
Szczakowiecki lands with an overhand left.
Ishimaru swings for the body but Szczakowiecki moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishimaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczakowiecki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Szczakowiecki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Szczakowiecki loads up on a big right hand but Ishimaru slips the punch.
Szczakowiecki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki misses with a straight right.
Szczakowiecki lands with a shot to the body.
Szczakowiecki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szczakowiecki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru dodges the punch combination from Szczakowiecki.
Ishimaru shoots in but Szczakowiecki avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ishimaru misses its intended target.
Szczakowiecki misses with a double jab.
Ishimaru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Szczakowiecki ducks under a wild hook from Ishimaru.
Nice defenses there by Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Szczakowiecki finds it's way through Ishimaru's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru misses with a double jab
enabling Szczakowiecki to counter with a crisp jab.
Ishimaru works over Szczakowiecki's head and body with a nice combination.
Szczakowiecki digs a good body shot into Ishimaru's ribs.
Ishimaru jabs Szczakowiecki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Szczakowiecki misses its intended target.
Szczakowiecki misses the jab.
Szczakowiecki works over Ishimaru's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki with a jab.
Ishimaru swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Szczakowiecki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczakowiecki cracks Ishimaru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ishimaru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ishimaru throws a hook but Szczakowiecki blocks it.
Ishimaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczakowiecki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ishimaru is defended easily by Szczakowiecki.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadayoshi Ishimaru.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru throws the left hand but Szczakowiecki avoids the punch easily.
Szczakowiecki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ishimaru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ishimaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczakowiecki misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczakowiecki misses with an uppercut.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Szczakowiecki missing with a left hand there. Ishimaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Szczakowiecki clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Szczakowiecki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szczakowiecki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishimaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Szczakowiecki throws a jab when Ishimaru was well out of range.
Ishimaru throws a shot to the body.
Szczakowiecki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishimaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ishimaru lands a jab to the head.
Ishimaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki throws a hook to the side of Ishimaru's head but Ishimaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczakowiecki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishimaru.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot.
Szczakowiecki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ishimaru on the side of the head.
Ishimaru closes the distance and clinches up with Szczakowiecki, looking for a takedown. Ishimaru pushes Szczakowiecki against the ropes but Szczakowiecki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Szczakowiecki connects with a body shot.
Ishimaru fails with a takedown attempt.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadayoshi Ishimaru.
Ishimaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki staying out of range there.
Szczakowiecki looks to land a left hand but Ishimaru moved out of range nicely.
Szczakowiecki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru drops his hands momentarily and Szczakowiecki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Szczakowiecki lands a jab.
Ishimaru thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Szczakowiecki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru looks to throw the jab but Szczakowiecki is out of range.
Ishimaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczakowiecki cracks Ishimaru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Szczakowiecki throws an overhand right that lands on Ishimaru's shoulder, as Ishimaru tries to avoid the shot.
Szczakowiecki blocks a leg kick.
Szczakowiecki misses with a looping right.
Ishimaru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Szczakowiecki misses.
Good exchange - Szczakowiecki coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki throws an overhand right that lands on Ishimaru's shoulder, as Ishimaru tries to avoid the shot.
Szczakowiecki walks into a straight right hand from Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishimaru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ishimaru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczakowiecki. Ishimaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczakowiecki throws out a loose jab but Ishimaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Szczakowiecki had his way with Tadayoshi Ishimaru in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Szczakowiecki misses with a hook
and Ishimaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Szczakowiecki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ishimaru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczakowiecki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ishimaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczakowiecki lands with a hook. Ishimaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Szczakowiecki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishimaru.
Szczakowiecki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ishimaru counters with a right hand to the body.
Szczakowiecki works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Szczakowiecki misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki scores with a nice right hand.
Ishimaru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Szczakowiecki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ishimaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczakowiecki throws out the jab.
Szczakowiecki throws out a powerful jab.
Szczakowiecki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Szczakowiecki lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishimaru's head.
Szczakowiecki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ishimaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki throws a nice looking combination but Ishimaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishimaru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ishimaru fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishimaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczakowiecki is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Szczakowiecki.
Ishimaru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Szczakowiecki slips a straight right by Ishimaru.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru slips a straight right by Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki looks to throw the jab but Ishimaru is out of range.
Ishimaru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Szczakowiecki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ishimaru's head.
Szczakowiecki defending well as Ishimaru loads up on a big left hand.
Szczakowiecki misses with a looping right.
Ishimaru throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ishimaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ishimaru lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Szczakowiecki finds it's target.
Ishimaru dodges the punch combination from Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczakowiecki blocks a low kick nicely.
Szczakowiecki lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczakowiecki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Szczakowiecki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczakowiecki, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
Tomasz Szczakowiecki retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Tomasz Szczakowiecki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorstein Horgmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian's entrance music is Limp Bizkit - My Way. A fine choice. Thorstein Horgmo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kazarian
vs
Horgmo

165 cm
27
140 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thorstein Horgmo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horgmo connects with a high kick.
Horgmo throws a series of punches but Kazarian avoids them all with ease.

Kazarian gets a double leg takedown into Horgmo's guard.
Horgmo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kazarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Horgmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazarian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kazarian landing some decent shots from guard.
Kazarian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kazarian preventing the sweep.
Horgmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kazarian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazarian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horgmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kazarian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kazarian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kazarian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kazarian lands a couple of digs.

Kazarian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Horgmo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kazarian has Horgmo in his guard.
Kazarian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Horgmo looking to sit in guard and control but Kazarian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian tries to free his leg and advance position but Horgmo is retaining full guard.
Kazarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Horgmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazarian is working Horgmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kazarian lands a couple of elbows.
Kazarian is working Horgmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazarian connects with a couple of short punches.
Kazarian stands up over Horgmo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kazarian wants to control from the top but Horgmo keeps moving.
Kazarian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazarian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horgmo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kazarian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kazarian advances to half guard.
Horgmo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kazarian.
Horgmo taking some punishment here, with Kazarian in his half guard.
Kazarian lands strikes from half guard.
Kazarian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Horgmo is not content to let Kazarian control the position.
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!
Kazarian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazarian is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazarian lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kazarian lands a nice short elbow.
Kazarian 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.

Kazarian seems to be working for a kimura but Horgmo defends the submission attempt.
Kazarian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kazarian is looking for a kimura but Horgmo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazarian to get the leverage.
Horgmo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazarian.
Kazarian is nestled in close to Horgmo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Kazarian 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.

Kazarian shoots in but Horgmo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Horgmo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazarian wants to control from the top but Horgmo keeps moving.
Kazarian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kazarian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Horgmo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horgmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Kazarian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kazarian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kazarian with the ground and pound from mount.
Horgmo is looking to get to half guard.
Kazarian landing strikes from the mount and Horgmo is in trouble!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kazarian landing strikes from the mount and Horgmo is in trouble!
Kazarian working the ground and pound effectively.
Kazarian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Horgmo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazarian landing strikes from the mount.
Horgmo is still in real trouble! Can Kazarian finish him?
Kazarian unloading with bombs!
Kazarian postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Horgmo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Horgmo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Kazarian!
Tony Kazarian retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Tony Kazarian, 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.