AFC 39 - El vs Donovan PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uzumaki Naruto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Torbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Torbett's choice of entrance music: Unstoppable. Javier Torbett told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Naruto
vs
Torbett

179 cm
30
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uzumaki Naruto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Javier Torbett!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Naruto dives in and scores a takedown into Torbett's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Torbett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naruto trying to control the position from guard on top but Torbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naruto tries to free his leg and advance position but Torbett is retaining full guard.
Naruto is working hard here to advance position.
Naruto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Torbett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruto defends it easily.
Naruto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Torbett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naruto wants to control from the top but Torbett keeps moving.
Torbett trying to strike off his back.

Torbett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naruto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torbett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torbett wants to sweep here but Naruto controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruto trying to control but Torbett is working from the bottom.
Naruto sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Uzumaki Naruto just wasn't active enough.

Torbett takes the fight into the clinch.
Torbett is trying to stall.
Torbett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Naruto wants to break free but Torbett has control.

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

Naruto 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.

Torbett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naruto is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Naruto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naruto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torbett looking for a sweep. Not yet Torbett, not yet.
Naruto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torbett is keeping the position for now.
Naruto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torbett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Naruto!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Torbett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Naruto is squirming around, avoiding Torbett's attempts to control the action.
Naruto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Naruto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Torbett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruto gets back to half guard.

Torbett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Naruto defends it well.

Naruto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torbett pulls his head out easily.
Naruto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naruto is trying to control but can't.
Torbett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Naruto looking for submissions off his back.
Naruto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naruto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torbett manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruto wants to control from the top but Torbett keeps moving.

Torbett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torbett keeping moving, preventing Naruto from controlling successfully.

Torbett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruto defends it easily.
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!

Naruto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torbett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torbett has escaped and now he's on top!
Torbett won't allow Naruto to sweep him here.
Naruto controls Torbett momentarily but Torbett frees himself.
Torbett throws a big right hand that misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torbett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torbett wants to pass the guard but Naruto is keeping the position.
Torbett trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torbett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Naruto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Torbett throwing strikes from guard but Naruto blocks nicely.
Naruto looking to control.
Naruto keeping moving, preventing Torbett from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Javier Torbett wasn't active enough on the ground.
Naruto fails with a takedown attempt.
Naruto looks for a takedown but Torbett sprawls well.
Torbett tries to clinch but Naruto moves out of range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Torbett 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.
Naruto trying to keep a closed guard but Torbett is proving a slippery customer.
Naruto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Torbett!
Naruto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Naruto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Torbett is surviving well by controlling Naruto's body position as best he can.
Naruto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Torbett looks a forlorn figure.
Naruto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torbett is looking to escape.

Naruto looking for a guillotine from mount but Torbett is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torbett can't escape the position.
Naruto is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Naruto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Torbett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Naruto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Naruto avoids the attempt from Torbett to control.
Naruto trying to control but Torbett is having none of it.
Torbett is trying desperately to improve position.
Naruto cracks Torbett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Torbett is working to get back to half guard.
Torbett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naruto trying to control from half guard but Torbett is working away.

Torbett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Naruto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Naruto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torbett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torbett trying to control from the bottom.
Torbett is trying to get back to full guard.

Naruto is looking for a kimura but Torbett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naruto to get the leverage.

Torbett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torbett looks gassed!
Naruto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Torbett tries to reverse the position but Naruto maintains control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Naruto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Torbett swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Naruto looking to control and managing it successfully.

Naruto wants to finish this one by submission but Torbett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Naruto.

Naruto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torbett is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uzumaki Naruto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Naruto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torbett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Torbett misses with a leg kick.
Naruto misses with an attempted mid kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Naruto.
Naruto scoring with punches from side control.

Naruto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torbett, who protects the arm well.

Naruto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torbett regains half guard.
Naruto tries to pass to full mount but Torbett defends it.
Torbett is refusing to be controlled, as Naruto sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torbett is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torbett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Naruto trying to control the position from guard on top but Torbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Torbett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naruto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Torbett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruto defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruto forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Naruto seems content to control.
Naruto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Torbett is looking to control Naruto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torbett avoid being mounted?

Torbett actively working from the bottom here.
Torbett is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naruto working over Torbett with some ground and pound. Torbett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Naruto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torbett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Naruto.
Torbett is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruto is nestled in close to Torbett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torbett flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Torbett is looking to improve his position.
Torbett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Torbett keeping moving, preventing Naruto from controlling successfully.
Uzumaki Naruto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torbett keeping moving, preventing Naruto from controlling successfully.
Naruto passes into half guard.

Naruto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torbett is trying to stand back up but Naruto is controlling him
Naruto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Naruto seems content to control.
Torbett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naruto scores with a couple of nice shots.

Torbett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naruto pulls his head out easily.

Naruto seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Torbett is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Uzumaki Naruto!
Uzumaki Naruto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smith
vs
Gutierrez

170 cm
23
135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
143 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus Gutierrez !
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses.
Gutierrez looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Gutierrez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Gutierrez shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Gutierrez 's front leg but catches the back leg as Gutierrez tries to avoid it.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutierrez .
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Sean Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Gutierrez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith throws a low kick but Gutierrez avoids it.
Gutierrez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gutierrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Gutierrez misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sean Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Gutierrez .
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutierrez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Gutierrez off balance momentarily.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith feints and then cracks Gutierrez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gutierrez down.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutierrez 's calf.
Gutierrez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Gutierrez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutierrez 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutierrez 's calf.
Gutierrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Gutierrez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gutierrez .
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Gutierrez is predictable there
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gutierrez really felt that one!
Gutierrez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Smith feints and then cracks Gutierrez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gutierrez down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gutierrez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez looks gassed!
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gutierrez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gutierrez is defended easily by Smith.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Gutierrez throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gutierrez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith lands a head kick. Gutierrez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutierrez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jesus Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Gutierrez off balance momentarily.
Smith feints and then cracks Gutierrez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gutierrez down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gutierrez swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Gutierrez scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Gutierrez 's attempts to control the action.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smith can't escape the position.

Gutierrez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Gutierrez controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gutierrez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gutierrez tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Gutierrez prevents Smith from getting the reversal.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Gutierrez looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Gutierrez wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gutierrez on the ground.
Gutierrez controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutierrez lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gutierrez .
Gutierrez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Gutierrez misses
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Gutierrez misses with a body kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a leg kick but Gutierrez checks it.
Gutierrez throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Gutierrez with that takedown attempt.
Gutierrez tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Gutierrez is breathing heavily.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutierrez 's calf.
Gutierrez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Gutierrez shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Smith.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Gutierrez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Gutierrez misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Gutierrez was not able to check.
Sean Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sean Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Gutierrez .
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Gutierrez 's front leg but catches the back leg as Gutierrez tries to avoid it.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutierrez 's calf.
Gutierrez thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Gutierrez was not able to check.
Sean Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scores with a head kick.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Smith.
Gutierrez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a head kick. Gutierrez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith scores with a head kick. Gutierrez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gutierrez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Gutierrez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Gutierrez .
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gutierrez .
Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Gutierrez shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Gutierrez off balance momentarily.
Gutierrez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gutierrez 's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gutierrez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gutierrez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Gutierrez shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Gutierrez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Gutierrez 's side.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith thows a body kick. Gutierrez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gutierrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Gutierrez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gutierrez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Gutierrez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Gutierrez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith is looking to slow Gutierrez down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Gutierrez .
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Jesus Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gutierrez misses with a low kick.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gutierrez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Gutierrez 's front leg but catches the back leg as Gutierrez tries to avoid it.
Gutierrez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutierrez can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Gutierrez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gutierrez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutierrez looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Gutierrez off balance momentarily.
Gutierrez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sean Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gutierrez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gutierrez throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Gutierrez only half commits.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sean Smith!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Sean Smith!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sean Smith!

Sean Smith wins by unanimous decision!
Sean Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cristos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristos's entrance music is Cypress Hill - Hand on the Pump. A fine choice. Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sunshine of Your Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Butch Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cristos
vs
Williams

178 cm
33
180 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

190 cm
26
186 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Cristos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Cristos.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cristos connects with a body shot.
Cristos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Cristos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cristos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cristos can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Cristos lands with a left to the head.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Cristos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cristos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Cristos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cristos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cristos drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Cristos tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cristos is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cristos down to the mat. Cristos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristos connects with a crisp jab.
Martin Cristos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cristos lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice jab there from Cristos.
Williams wants to slow Cristos down by chopping away at his legs.
Cristos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cristos tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Cristos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cristos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cristos pinned against the cage. Cristos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martin Cristos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Williams.
Cristos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cristos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams throws a head kick but Cristos moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cristos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martin Cristos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cristos throws a head kick that misses.
Cristos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cristos misses with a body kick.
Williams throws a low kick but Cristos avoids it.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Cristos moves his leg out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cristos - that will leave a mark!
Cristos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Cristos tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Cristos rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Cristos improves position.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Cristos has double underhooks.
Cristos lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cristos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cristos lands a damaging elbow.
Cristos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Cristos lands with a right to the head.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cristos's defenses.

It looks like Martin Cristos has been cut.
Cristos is trying to stall.
Cristos seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Williams is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cristos misses with the head strike.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cristos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Cristos.
Cristos lands a nice uppercut.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cristos fails to land.
Cristos lands a shoulder strike.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Cristos controls his hands.
Williams taking a breather.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Cristos struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cristos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cristos misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Williams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williams prevents Cristos from standing back up.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Cristos defends it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cristos wants to get back to full guard.
Cristos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cristos is doing well to control the position and prevent Williams from advancing to side control.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Williams prevents Cristos from improving his position.
Cristos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cristos's head.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Cristos defends it.
Cristos wants to get back to his feet.
Cristos tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Cristos wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cristos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cristos.
Williams is pushing down on Cristos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cristos is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.

Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
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!

Williams is looking for a kimura but Cristos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams prevents Cristos from improving his position.
Cristos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Cristos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Cristos lands punches and elbows.
Williams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Cristos has control of the leg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cristos.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.

Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cristos defends well.

Williams has his foot on Cristos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cristos works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cristos wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cristos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cristos looking to pass the guard.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Martin Cristos just wasn't active enough.
Sloppy strikes from Cristos. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cristos avoids the head kick by Williams.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cristos, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Cristos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Cristos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Cristos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Cristos has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cristos lands a left hand.
Cristos lands with a left to the head.
Cristos lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Cristos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams jumps guard but Cristos stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin Cristos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cristos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cristos.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cristos as Williams tries to tie him up.
Cristos lands with a light punch inside.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cristos backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristos just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cristos.

Cristos breaks the clinch.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Cristos's head but Cristos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cristos lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Cristos lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cristos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cristos tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Cristos gets a clinch.
Cristos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cristos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristos tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cristos looking to slow down the pace here.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cristos throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Cristos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Cristos.
Cristos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cristos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cristos is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Cristos circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Cristos lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristos throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Cristos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cristos connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams tries to move into range but Cristos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cristos wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cristos.
Good shot there by Cristos.
Cristos throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cristos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cristos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from Cristos. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Martin Cristos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams walks into a jab.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams misses with a straight left.

Williams clinches up with Cristos and pushes him back against the cage.
Cristos is trying to stall.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cristos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Cristos has him pressed against the cage.
Cristos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cristos presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cristos lands a hook to the side of the head.

Williams is rocked!
Cristos lands a nice elbow.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Cristos finish him?

Cristos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cristos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Cristos lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cristos can pounce on him.
Cristos cracks Williams with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Williams tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cristos pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Williams is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Cristos!
A relieved looking Martin Cristos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rik Spahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spahn comes into the arena with Slap my elbow blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Spahn
vs
Seagal

168 cm
23
219 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

195 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rik Spahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spahn lands with a good body shot.
Seagal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spahn.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal fails with the takedown
and Spahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spahn scores with a nice head shot.
Spahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagal moves away.

Spahn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seagal sprawls well initially but Spahn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spahn is pressing down on Seagal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seagal is holding on for now.
Seagal is controlling Spahn's trapped leg to prevent Spahn from advancing to side control.
Seagal is not content to let Spahn control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rik Spahn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Seagal fails with the takedown
and Spahn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rik Spahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Seagal.
Seagal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahn swings for the body but Seagal moves out of range.
Seagal misses with a takedown attempt
and Spahn counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Seagal to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Spahn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rik Spahn!
Rik Spahn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choke Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Nava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes into the arena with Intro - DMX blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Liddell
vs
Nava

189 cm
30
220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
204 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Choke Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus Nava!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Liddell with that takedown attempt.
Nava misses with a wild combination.
Liddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nava.
Nava scores with a one two! Liddell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nava misses with a wild body shot.
Nava misses the body punch

and Liddell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nava!
Liddell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Liddell with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Liddell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Nava is rocked!
Liddell postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Nava out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Liddell goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Choke Liddell!
Choke Liddell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Sawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sawa
vs
Russo

172 cm
24
153 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
154 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Sawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Russo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sawa.
Ryan Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo stuffs the takedown attempt from Sawa. Sawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Sawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russo throws a wild body kick that Sawa sees coming a mile off.
Russo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Russo throws a leg kick that misses.
Sawa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Russo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russo looks for the body kick but Sawa saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Russo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sawa checks it well.
Sawa blocks a head kick by Russo.
Sawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sawa. Sawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sawa will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Russo.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Sawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sawa trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Sawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawa is looking to advance position but Russo won't allow it.
Sawa is working hard here to advance position.
Russo controlling the position for now.
Sawa wants to free his trapped foot but Russo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
Sawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Russo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sawa is really struggling to control Russo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Russo is looking to escape.
Sawa trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Sawa just wasn't active enough.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sawa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russo.
Russo is looking to land body kicks.
Russo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Russo cracks Sawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russo.
Russo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sawa avoids the head kick by Russo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Russo, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russo. Sawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Russo lands with a right hand.

Russo moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sawa is keeping busy.
Russo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a nice elbow.
Russo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Russo avoids the elbow strike from Sawa, against the cage.

Sawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russo thows a body kick. Sawa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Russo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sawa dives in and grabs Russo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes down on Sawa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Sawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sawa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sawa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Russo throws a low kick but Sawa avoids it.
Russo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sawa's calf.
Sawa blocks the body kick.
Russo misses with a body shot.
Sawa blocks a head kick by Russo.
Russo lands a slapping body shot.
Russo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sawa checks a leg kick nicely.
Sawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sawa blocks the body kick.
Sawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.
Russo cracks the inside of Sawa's front leg.
Russo throws a leg kick that misses.

Sawa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Russo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Russo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sawa.
Sawa being controlled here, momentarily.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo won't allow Sawa to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Russo trying to control but Sawa is working from the bottom.

Ryan Russo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Russo misses with a head kick.
Sawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sawa moves out of range of the body kick from Russo.
Sawa blocks a jab.
Ryan Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Sawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Russo clinches up with Sawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Russo has Sawa pushed against the cage.
Sawa is trying to force a seperation but Russo has the dominant position.
Sawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Russo is pressed up against the cage. Sawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russo down to the mat. Russo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Russo pushes Sawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Sawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sawa is looking for a takedown.
Sawa tries to break free but Russo pushes him back against the cage.
Sawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Russo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Sawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawa fails to pull guard.
Russo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russo.
Russo landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sawa up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo lands an elbow inside.
Russo landing knees to the body.
Russo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sawa's defenses.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Russo stalling in the clinch but Sawa improves position.
Sawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sawa's defenses.
Russo lands an elbow that stopped Sawa in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Russo.
Sawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Russo is pressed up against the cage. Sawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russo down to the mat. Russo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sawa's head.
Jab, jab by Russo - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Russo jabs at Sawa's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Russo!
Russo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Sawa gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russo.
Sawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Russo won't allow it.
Sawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Russo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jake Sawa has been cut.
Sawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russo.
Russo lands a nice knee to the body.
Russo landing knees to the head.
Russo landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russo landing knees to the body.
Russo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ryan Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russo lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russo lands an elbow just above Sawa 's eye.
Russo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Russo connects with a knee to the head.
Russo lands a knee to the head.
Russo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russo scores with a knee to the head.
Sawa has had enough of the clinch but Russo keeps him there for the moment.
Russo lands a damaging elbow.
Sawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sawa backwards.
Russo lands an elbow just above Sawa 's eye.
Russo looking to slow down the pace here.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Sawa goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sawa is out of range and Russo settles back down.
Ryan Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russo tries to clinch up but Sawa circles away and keeps his distance.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Russo tries a low kick but Sawa avoids it.
Sawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sawa's sensitive parts.
Sawa staying out of range there.
Sawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sawa misses with a leg kick.
Russo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Russo scores with a head kick. Sawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Russo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Russo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sawa moves out of range of the body kick from Russo.
Russo connects with a leg kick. Sawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sawa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Russo.
A head kick misses from Sawa.
Some wild striking there from Sawa.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Russo pushes Sawa up against the cage in a clinch.

Sawa tightens his grip and picks Russo up, before dumping him to the ground. Russo manages to land in guard.
Sawa advances to half guard.
Sawa is looking to advance position but Russo won't allow it.
Russo gets full guard.
Sawa passes Russo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sawa wants to pass the guard but Russo is defending well.
Russo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Russo gets back to full guard.
Sawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Russo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Russo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sawa, up you get!
Sawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russo.
Russo throws a solid leg kick but Sawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Russo.
Russo tries to clinch but Sawa moves out of range.
Russo connects with a leg kick. Sawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jake Sawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sawa ducks under a wild hook from Russo.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sawa manages to avoid it.
Sawa throws a hook but Russo blocks it.
Sawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russo throws a leg kick which misses Sawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Sawa tries to avoid it.
Russo throws a series of punches but Sawa moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo lands a right hook to the body.
Russo pushes Sawa away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Ryan Russo!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Ryan Russo!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ryan Russo!

Ryan Russo wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jims Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia has chosen Numb/Encore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Demon Maia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jims Second's chin.

Second
vs
Maia

188 cm
32
202 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

183 cm
27
188 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jims Second!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demon Maia!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Second to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Second's guard.
Second is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maia is controlling him.

Maia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Second is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maia, into his guard.

Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Second missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Second defends it easily.
Second landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maia's head.
Maia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Second manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maia wants to control from the top but Second keeps moving.
Second keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Second is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maia is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to control from the top but Second keeps moving.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Second is keeping the position for now.
Second is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maia is controlling him.
Maia postures up and lands a big shot to Second's brow.
Second keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Second is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia stops Second from standing up.
Second keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia trying to control but Second is working from the bottom.
Maiais looking to pass into half guard but Second pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Second is in guard.
Second slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Maia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia can't control as he wanted to and Second manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Maia trying to control the action but Second is working from the bottom.
Second regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maia.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Second is keeping the position for now.
Second is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maia is controlling him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maia stands and throws Second's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Maia.
Second can't do much from the bottom here.
Maia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Second is trying to control Maia's posture but Maia avoids it.
Maia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Second wants to get back to his feet.

Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maia trying to control the position but Second is working away.
Maia advances nicely into full mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Maia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Second has worked his arm free - good work by Second!
Maia tries to advance to mount but Second denies him.
Second wants to get back to his feet.

Maia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Second, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sloppy strikes there by Maia.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Second gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Maia thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maia wants to control the pace but Second is squirming around nicely.
Maia prevents Second from getting the reversal.
Maia wants to take his opponent's back but Second doesn't allow it.
Maia misses with a head shot.
Maia lands a heavy elbow.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maia scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maia looking to ground and pound but Second is blocking nicely.
Maia tries to take his opponent's back but Second turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Second with a flurry of punches that miss.
Second is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Second stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia controls Second momentarily but Second frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maia is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Maia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Second blocks a head kick by Maia.
Second tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Second.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Second.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Second thinking.
Maia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jims Second seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Second misses the target.
Second shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense.
Second shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maia defends it nicely.
Second shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maia pinned against the cage. Maia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jims Second. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Second throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Second misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Second throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Second misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Second in his tracks.
Second thows a body shot but no joy.
Maia moves out of range as Second strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maia throws a leg kick but Second checks it.
Second misses with a shot to the body

and Maia counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia works to advance to full mount. Second defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Second sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Second!
Maia throws a strike there. Second manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Demon Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maia thows a huge punch but Second dodges it nicely.

Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Second defends the submission attempt.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Second is defending well.
Maia passes to full mount!

Maia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Second is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Second and Maia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Second knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maia tries to move to full mount but Second actually manages to regain half guard.
Maia misses with a head shot. Second uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maia works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Second is looking to escape.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Second knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Second keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Second!
Second keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maia wants to take Second's back but he can't do it this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a head shot.
Maia dominating with strikes here.

Maia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Second is now in Maia's guard. A big mistake from Maia there, giving up the dominant position!
Second throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jims Second has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Second is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Second stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Second landing with the ground and pound.
Second not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Second avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maia working a defensive guard here.
Maia is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Second postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maia 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Demon Maia!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Demon Maia!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Demon Maia!

Demon Maia wins by unanimous decision!
Demon Maia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hawkins
vs
Stark

165 cm
30
142 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

165 cm
24
144 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Stark!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Stark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Hawkins ducks down to avoid it.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Hawkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stark shoots in but Hawkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawkins slips a jab from Stark.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Gabriel Stark has been cut.
Stark leaves Hawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hawkins slips a jab from Stark.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Stark misses with a hook. Hawkins ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins cracks Stark with an open hand slap.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Stark avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Hawkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark misses with a hook.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonathan Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Stark.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Hawkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Stark's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hawkins throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Hawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Hawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Hawkins controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins postures up.
Stark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hawkins!
Hawkins is trying to reverse the position but instead Stark has taken his back - oops!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Stark is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hawkins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stark controlling well, preventing Hawkins from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hawkins won't allow Stark to pass to mount.
Stark is trying to control. Hawkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Hawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Hawkins tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Stark is taking a breather. Hawkins 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stark throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Hawkins lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stark counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Stark misses.
Stark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses with a looping left.
Hawkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark's waist but Stark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawkins off to one side.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Stark misses.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkins counters with a left to the body.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Hawkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawkins throws a strike but Stark avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins slips nicely into half guard.
Hawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stark's head.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.

Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stark content to control rather than advance.
Stark is looking to advance position but Hawkins won't allow it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control from the bottom.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Stark trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away.
Stark prevents Hawkins from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stark is trying for a kimura here. Hawkins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stark wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Stark!
A very excited looking Gabriel Stark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with In The Morning blaring out of the sound system. Dennis has chosen Bark at the moon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lee
vs
Dennis

182 cm
26
179 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
178 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brayden Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee connects with a right hand. Dennis shakes it off.
Lee avoids the body shot from Dennis.
Dennis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Lee pushes Dennis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Dennis tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dennis.
Dennis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dennis goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brayden Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Dennis.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Dennis moved away.
The fighters circling - Dennis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dennis swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Dennis moves out of range easily.
Dennis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dennis's head.
Dennis avoids a kick to the body.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee throws a head kick but Dennis moves out of range.
Lee looks for the body kick but Dennis saw that one coming.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Dennis moved away.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brayden Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis slips under a jab.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dennis avoids a kick to the body.
Dennis misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Dennis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Lee misses.
Dennis misses with a series of wild punches.
Dennis looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennis.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Lee gets caught napping as Dennis dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Lee is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Lee controlling Dennis's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Brayden Lee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lee feints and then cracks Dennis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dennis down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Dennis. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dennis.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Dennis tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dennis.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Dennis shrugs off.

It looks like Jorge Dennis has been cut.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Dennis.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Dennis in his tracks for a moment.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dennis's defenses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Dennis is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dennis can't get the takedown.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennis's elbow.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Dennis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dennis avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Dennis shrugs off.
Dennis being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Dennis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee lands an uppercut.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee pushes Dennis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dennis jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dennis.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dennis is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dennis blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Dennis wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Dennis in his tracks for a moment.
Dennis is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Dennis looks gassed!
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Dennis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lee is trying to keep an underhook but Dennis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dennis is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Lee keeping hold of Dennis's head, controlling as best he can.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dennis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dennis trying to control the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dennis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dennis's back!
Lee is hanging on to Dennis's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Dennis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee motions for Dennis to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dennis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee has Dennis pressed against the cage, preventing Dennis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dennis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Dennis drops back down to his feet.
Brayden Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Dennis.
Dennis dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Dennis is breathing heavily.
Dennis takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dennis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dennis's defenses.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dennis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lee stalling.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dennis can do to turn this around?
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dennis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brayden Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dennis's defenses.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Dennis can't get the takedown.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Dennis in his tracks for a moment.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lee gets through Dennis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dennis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Dennis can't get the takedown.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis looking for a takedown.
Lee lands an elbow just above Dennis 's eye.
Lee taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Dennis shrugs off.
Lee lands an elbow just above Dennis 's eye.
Lee lands an elbow inside.

Dennis is rocked!
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Dennis.
Dennis is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee slows down the pace here.
Dennis seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee lands an elbow just above Dennis 's eye.
Dennis tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee gets through Dennis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Dennis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dennis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dennis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Dennis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dennis moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick but Dennis moves out of range.
Dennis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Dennis pushes him off.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Dennis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dennis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee has control of Dennis's left arm, preventing Dennis from doing any damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dennis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Brayden Lee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Dennis saw it coming and moves away.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennis manages to avoid it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dennis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dennis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dennis dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Dennis's head and hops out.
Dennis shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dennis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee feints and then cracks Dennis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dennis down.

Lee closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dennis's brow.

Dennis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dennis.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dennis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee is trying to escape the position but Dennis is controlling the position.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Dennis works his way into full mount!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dennis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dennis wants to control but Lee has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dennis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dennis's back!
Dennis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Dennis.
Dennis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee controlling the position.
Jorge Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Dennis's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Dennis gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dennis goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lee rushes Dennis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Dennis in his tracks for a moment.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dennis goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt.
Brayden Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Dennis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dennis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dennis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Dennis throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dennis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dennis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Dennis avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis misses with a straight left.
Dennis has a takedown stuffed.
Lee throws a leg kick but Dennis moved away.
Dennis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dennis dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Dennis's head and hops out.
Dennis scores with a jab to the body.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennis.
Dennis throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that Dennis semi-blocks.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lee wants to clinch.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Brayden Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dennis lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Dennis's ribs.
Lee wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Dennis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dennis digs a good hook to Lee's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Dennis's ribs.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
A jab from Dennis finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Dennis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dennis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennis.
Lee swings for the body but Dennis moves out of range.
Dennis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dennis.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Dennis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dennis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Dennis pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Lee rushes Dennis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Dennis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Lee.
Dennis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dennis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Dennis avoids it.
Dennis dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Dennis's head and hops out.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dennis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennis somewhat.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Jorge Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Dennis swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Dennis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dennis blocks a leg kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Dennis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dennis thows a body shot but no joy.

Dennis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Brayden Lee!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Brayden Lee!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Brayden Lee!

Brayden Lee wins by unanimous decision!
Brayden Lee retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Brayden Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

El
vs
Donovan

200 cm
23
300 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

202 cm
30
289 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jo El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from El misses the target.
El throws a lazy right hand but Donovan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El misses with a head kick.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. El does a little dance to reset his feet.

El fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donovan sprawls well initially but El persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
El scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donovan taking some punishment here, with El in his half guard.
El 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.
El lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan blocking the ground and pound attempt from El.
El sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donovan defending well though.
El looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Donovan is looking to improve his position.
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. El connects with a nice short shot to Donovan's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El.
El working the head and body with strikes.
El wants to take a breather but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El.
El slips a nice elbow through Donovan's hands, connecting with Donovan's forehead.
El lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Donovan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El thows a huge punch but Donovan dodges it nicely.
El throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
El throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donovan gets back to full guard.
El passes Donovan's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El is keen to just control but Donovan is a slippery customer.
El not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donovan taking some punishment here, with El in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth.
El drops an elbow to the side of Donovan's head.
El lands with a punch from half guard.
Donovan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El throws an elbow that misses. Donovan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in El's guard. Nice move by Donovan!
El wants to sweep here but Donovan controlling him for the moment.
El working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donovan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing El from controlling successfully.
Donovan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El manages to get himself to full guard.
Donovan stopping the sweep attempt from El.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El trying to strike off his back.
El tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El is pulling down on Donovan's head to control his posture.
El will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
El has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donovan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

El fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Donovan to the ground. El is now in Donovan's guard.
El working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donovan's head.
Donovan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donovan is trying to control the position but El postures up.
El is working Donovan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
El working some strikes from top position.
Donovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El postures up and lands a big shot to Donovan's brow.
Donovan controls El momentarily but El frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells El's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
El is working Donovan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
El trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El throws a big right hand that misses.
El is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
El throwing strikes from guard but Donovan blocks nicely.
El working some strikes from top position.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but El is one step ahead there.
Donovan is looking to stand up but El isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells El's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
El wants to pass the guard but Donovan is keeping the position.
El content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
El postures up in Donovan's guard and throws a big left but Donovan blocks it.
El scoring with some ground and pound.
El trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
El wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Donovan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing El from controlling successfully.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but El is one step ahead there.
El wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
El throws a big right hand that misses.
El postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donovan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El throws a big right hand that misses.
El throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as El accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
El pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donovan is keeping the position for now.
El chips away with some ground and pound.
El postures up and lands a big shot to Donovan's brow.
El wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
El throws a strike but Donovan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
El looking for a sweep. Not yet El, not yet.
Donovan wants to stand but El is controlling his posture from full guard.
El is pulling down on Donovan's head. It's preventing any offense from Donovan, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donovan trying to stand up but can't free himself from El's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo El dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Donovan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacob Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donovan defends it nicely.
El displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donovan throws out the jab.
El slips a jab and a cross from Donovan.

El looking to score a takedown here. Donovan is defending well but El drives through and ends up in Donovan's guard.
Donovan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
El trying to control from the bottom.
Donovan wants to stand but El has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. El manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
El seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
El controls Donovan momentarily but Donovan frees himself.
El pulls Donovan in close to his closed guard and prevents Donovan from doing any damage or advancing position.
El lands some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El pulls Donovan in close to prevent any damage.
Donovan is looking to stand up but El won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El is on top in guard.
El with a flurry of punches that miss.
El scoring with punches to the head and body.
El postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donovan is trying to keep El in close.
El pushing down on Donovan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El moves into full mount! Donovan won't be happy about that!
Donovan working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from El there.
El looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. El connects with a nice short shot to Donovan's temple.
El lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan taking some punishment here, with El in his half guard.
Donovan is still in real trouble! Can El finish him?
Donovan is breathing heavily.
El seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
El unloads with some huge strikes here! Donovan is out! El wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jo El!
Jo El made sure to mention his sponsor, Real Fighters Nutrition in his post fight interview.