QFC Tournament 23 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Djernis Holtiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Da Costa Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holtiar
vs
Da Costa Ventura

187 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Djernis Holtiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luiz Da Costa Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtiar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ventura gets caught flat footed, as Holtiar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holtiar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ventura looking for a triangle here. Holtiar is fighting it but it looks tight! Ventura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Holtiar is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luiz Da Costa Ventura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beginner Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camber Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Winner
vs
Cartwright

225 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beginner Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camber Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cartwright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Winner tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Winner looking to pass the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Winner keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl out of it but Winner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cartwright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.

Winner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winner lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winner is controlling him.
Winner forces his way into half guard.

Winner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Winner moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Winner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winner fails to move to back control.
Winner forces the positional change into back control.

Winner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Winner is persistently looking for the submission but Cartwright is defending it well.

Cartwright is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Winner gets his way!
Cartwright is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Winner off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Winner's arms.

Winner tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.

Winner is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well.

Cartwright showing good submission defense here.

Winner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Winner has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Winner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Winner looking to break Cartwright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cartwright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Winner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright trying to control but not successfully.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Winner has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Winner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cartwright is defending well though. Winner let's go of the attempt for now.

Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Winner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beginner Winner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Winner looking to score a takedown here. Cartwright is defending well but Winner drives through and ends up in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winner is controlling him.
Winner passes into half guard.
Cartwright tries to kick Winner off but Winner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner controlling the action here.

Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Winner.
Winner trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner is working hard here to advance position.
Winner moves nicely into side control.

Winner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winner trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.

Winner is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet.

Winner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartwright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cartwright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Winner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Winner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartwright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Winner keeping hold of Cartwright's head, controlling as best he can.

Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Winner moves into full guard.
Winner trying to control the position here.
Winner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Winner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Winner wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Winner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cartwright!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winner works his way to his opponent's back.

Cartwright defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Winner is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Cartwright has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beginner Winner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Winner looking to score a takedown here. Cartwright is defending well but Winner drives through and ends up in Cartwright's guard.
Winner won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Winner passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Winner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Winner is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well.

Winner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartwright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Winner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Winner drags him back down.

Winner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Winner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartwright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.

Winner tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.

Winner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Winner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartwright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cartwright is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winner is controlling him well.
Winner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright is not content to let Winner control the position.

Winner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is not content to let Winner control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winner wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Winner has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Winner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Winner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Camber Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winner staying calm.
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beginner Winner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winner controlling the position from side mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Beginner Winner!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Beginner Winner!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Beginner Winner!

Beginner Winner wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dayne Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitalyi Poberezhets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dangerfield
vs
Poberezhets

172 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dayne Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitalyi Poberezhets!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poberezhets with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dangerfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dangerfield.
Poberezhets is trying to control the position but Dangerfield postures up.
Dangerfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poberezhets wants to sweep but no luck.
Dangerfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Poberezhets keeps moving.
Dangerfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dayne Dangerfield wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Dangerfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poberezhets for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield is looking to take a break and control but Poberezhets is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poberezhets takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Poberezhets is trying to improve his position.
Poberezhets is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Poberezhets's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poberezhets takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dangerfield staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Poberezhets is looking to regain half guard here but Dangerfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poberezhets takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Poberezhets is trying to improve his position.
Dangerfield has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Poberezhets really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Poberezhets?
Dangerfield raining down shots from the mount!
Dangerfield prevents Poberezhets from getting the reversal.
Dangerfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poberezhets is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poberezhets tries to hold on but Dangerfield pushes him away.
Poberezhets is looking to improve his position but Dangerfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Dangerfield there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poberezhets wants to control but Dangerfield is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dangerfield prevents Poberezhets from getting the reversal.
Dangerfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Poberezhets looks a forlorn figure.

It looks like Vitalyi Poberezhets has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dangerfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dangerfield avoids the attempt from Poberezhets to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dayne Dangerfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitalyi Poberezhets's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dangerfield throws a lazy uppercut

and Poberezhets counters with a single leg into guard. Dangerfield didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poberezhets stopping the sweep attempt from Dangerfield.
Poberezhets trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
Poberezhets wants to pass the guard but Dangerfield is keeping the position.
Poberezhets trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vitalyi Poberezhets.
Dangerfield throws an off balance right hand

and Poberezhets counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dangerfield won't allow Poberezhets to pass to mount.
Dangerfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poberezhets.
Poberezhets is just content to waste time from the top position. Dangerfield takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Poberezhets is looking to work some ground and pound but Dangerfield has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poberezhets trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield has his hands on Poberezhets's head, controlling the position.
Poberezhets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dangerfield is keeping the position for now.
Dayne Dangerfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dangerfield keeping moving, preventing Poberezhets from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vitalyi Poberezhets.
Poberezhets fails with the takedown
and Dangerfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poberezhets shoots in looking for a takedown but Dangerfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poberezhets's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poberezhets with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dangerfield counters with a single leg into guard. Poberezhets didn't expect that.
Dayne Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitalyi Poberezhets.
Poberezhets is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dangerfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poberezhets trying to keep a closed guard but Dangerfield is proving a slippery customer.
Dangerfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poberezhets is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Poberezhets works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poberezhets with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poberezhets can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dangerfield is looking to escape.
Poberezhets dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitalyi Poberezhets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitalyi Poberezhets'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Poberezhets looks for a takedown but Dangerfield sprawls well.
Poberezhets misses with a takedown

and Dangerfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Poberezhets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dangerfield manages to get himself to full guard.
Dangerfield keeping full guard, as Poberezhets tries to pass.
Poberezhets looking to sit in guard and control but Dangerfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dangerfield is in close to Poberezhets's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poberezhets looking for a sweep. Not yet Poberezhets, not yet.
Dangerfield is stalling in the full guard.
Poberezhets is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Poberezhets is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poberezhets keeping moving, preventing Dangerfield from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dangerfield wants to pass the guard but Poberezhets is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poberezhets controls Dangerfield momentarily but Dangerfield frees himself.
Dangerfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poberezhets wants to sweep here but Dangerfield controlling him for the moment.

Poberezhets had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dangerfield defends it easily.
Poberezhets keeping moving, preventing Dangerfield from controlling successfully.
Dangerfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dangerfield throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poberezhets looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dangerfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poberezhets tries to strike from the bottom.
Poberezhets controls Dangerfield momentarily but Dangerfield frees himself.
Poberezhets is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitalyi Poberezhets was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dangerfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Poberezhets decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dangerfield's guard.
Poberezhets trying to move into half guard but instead Dangerfield has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poberezhets looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dangerfield is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poberezhets keeping moving, preventing Dangerfield from controlling successfully.
Poberezhets looking for a sweep. Not yet Poberezhets, not yet.
Poberezhets pulls Dangerfield in to control the position.
Dangerfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Poberezhets has wrist control.
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Poberezhets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Poberezhets has control of Dangerfield's left arm, preventing Dangerfield from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poberezhets has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitalyi Poberezhets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poberezhets has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Vitalyi Poberezhets!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Dayne Dangerfield!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Vitalyi Poberezhets!

Vitalyi Poberezhets wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Hammilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rambo
vs
Hammilton

225 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenson Hammilton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hammilton is pressed up against the cage. Rambo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammilton down to the mat. Hammilton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammilton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rambo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rambo is looking to clinch.
Rambo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hammilton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammilton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rambo pinned against the cage. Rambo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hammilton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammilton lands in his opponent's guard.
Rambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammilton prevents Rambo from getting back to his feet.
Hammilton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hammilton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo trying to hold on to Hammilton's head to control him but Hammilton postures up.

Hammilton is trying to work for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Hammilton content to control rather than advance.

Hammilton seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammilton pulls his head out easily.
Hammilton slows the pace down in half guard.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammilton prevents Rambo from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammilton wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hammilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hammilton uses his free foot to push down on Rambo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rambo.
The referee warns Rambo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hammilton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rambo looks a forlorn figure.
Hammilton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rambo is bucking up trying to escape but Hammilton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammilton trying to control but Rambo is having none of it.
Hammilton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammilton tries to control but Rambo wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Hammilton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammilton is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Rambo shoots in but no luck this time.

Hammilton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jenson Hammilton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rambo pushes Hammilton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hammilton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hammilton.
Hammilton trying to control the position but Rambo is working away.
Hammilton taking a breather here.
Rambo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammilton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammilton just content to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rambo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Hammilton.
Hammilton trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.

Hammilton tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.

Hammilton stands up.
Hammilton looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Hammilton tries to clinch up.
Hammilton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rambo as he jumps to the side.
Hammilton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammilton's waist but Hammilton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rambo off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hammilton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rambo's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control from the bottom.
Hammilton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hammilton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
Rambo is staying active underneath Hammilton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hammilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rambo pushes Hammilton off looking to stand but Hammilton dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammilton is taking a breather. Rambo 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jenson Hammilton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hammilton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hammilton scores with a takedown into Rambo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hammilton gets to his feet. Rambo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Hammilton.

Rambo tries to sprawl but Hammilton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenson Hammilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hammilton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rambo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammilton wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.

Rambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammilton stops Rambo from standing up.
Hammilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammilton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammilton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hammilton decides to stand back up.
Hammilton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Rambo clinches up against the cage.
Rambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammilton smiles and moves away.

Hammilton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rambo on his heels. He'll look to pass Rambo's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammilton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rambo has momentary wrist control but Hammilton slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo trying to control the position here.

Hammilton gets to his feet. Rambo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rambo checks a leg kick nicely.
Rambo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hammilton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rambo actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammilton not doing much here.

Hammilton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Hammilton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rambo is looking to get back to is feet but Hammilton passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammilton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rambo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hammilton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hammilton has hold of Rambo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rambo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hammilton cranks the arm and Rambo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rambo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jenson Hammilton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus McZongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvin Mancao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McZongo comes to the cage accompanied by Skiltron- Sword and Shield. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McZongo
vs
Mancao

182 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angus McZongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arvin Mancao!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McZongo wants to slow Mancao down by chopping away at his legs.
Mancao tries a head kick but it misses.
McZongo connects with a body shot.
McZongo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mancao.
Angus McZongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mancao tries to close the distance and clinch but McZongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Mancao moves into the clinch.
Mancao tries to work over McZongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mancao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McZongo avoids it.
Mancao is pushing McZongo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McZongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mancao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mancao tries to circle away but McZongo has him pinned against the cage.
McZongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McZongo is looking to control Mancao's arms but Mancao gets an underhook and turns him. Now McZongo has his back to the cage.
Mancao stops a takedown attempt from McZongo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McZongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mancao is defending well for now.
Mancao is trying to pull guard but McZongo has him pressed against the cage.
McZongo lands a right hand.
Mancao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McZongo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mancao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McZongo to keep the fight standing.
Angus McZongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvin Mancao.
Mancao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McZongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Mancao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mancao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mancao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McZongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mancao looking for a guillotine here but McZongo defends easily.
Mancao keeping moving, preventing McZongo from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McZongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mancao is retaining full guard.

McZongo gets to his feet - Mancao follows without any prompting.
A slapping leg kick lands for McZongo.
Mancao throws a low kick, looking for McZongo's leg but McZongo calmly moves out of range.
McZongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mancao.
McZongo wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McZongo throws out a powerful jab.
Mancao drops his hands momentarily and McZongo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McZongo lands a really nice looking cross but Mancao seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mancao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mancao blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from McZongo.
Mancao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McZongo is defending well for now.
McZongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mancao wants to get back to striking at distance but McZongo won't allow it.
A knee to the head by McZongo.
McZongo lands with a left to the head.
McZongo gets through Mancao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McZongo trying to control the position but instead, Mancao has worked for underhooks and has pushed McZongo into the cage.
McZongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McZongo tries to work over Mancao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McZongo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mancao has McZongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McZongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mancao looks gassed!
McZongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mancao is keeping busy.
Mancao can't break the clinch.
McZongo lands a left hand.

Mancao drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McZongo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McZongo wants to pass the guard but Mancao is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus McZongo 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.

McZongo lands a nice shot that snaps Mancao's head back.
Mancao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mancao shoots for a takedown but McZongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McZongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mancao.
McZongo wants to clinch.
Mancao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mancao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McZongo stalks Mancao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mancao's face. Mancao staggers backwards, shaken.
Mancao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McZongo on the side of the head.
Angus McZongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mancao gets tackled into the cage by McZongo. McZongo maintains the clinch.
Mancao tries to break the clinch but McZongo is controlling the position.
Mancao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McZongo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angus McZongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvin Mancao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McZongo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mancao is breathing heavily.
McZongo misses with some punches.
McZongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
McZongo stops a takedown attempt from Mancao.
McZongo lands a shoulder strike.
McZongo misses with a punch to the body.
McZongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mancao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mancao missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McZongo fails to land.
McZongo has Mancao pressed against the cage, preventing Mancao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McZongo tries to stall but Mancao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mancao is trying to stall.
McZongo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McZongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mancao blocks the elbow strike.
McZongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mancao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mancao tries to pull guard but McZongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mancao has had enough of the clinch but McZongo keeps him there for the moment.
McZongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McZongo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mancao.

McZongo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

McZongo is looking for a kimura here.
Mancao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

McZongo is looking for a kimura but Mancao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McZongo to get the leverage.
McZongo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McZongo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mancao's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McZongo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mancao trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McZongo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McZongo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mancao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mancao is defending against the submission attempts here by McZongo.
Mancao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McZongo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus McZongo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McZongo throws a series of punches but Mancao moves out of range.
Mancao shoots in for a takedown but McZongo shows good takedown defense.
McZongo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McZongo throws a right and a left that Mancao avoids nicely.
McZongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mancao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mancao fails with a takedown attempt.
McZongo lands a jab to Mancao's midsection.
McZongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mancao dodges the punch combination from McZongo.
Mancao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McZongo tries to avoid it but Mancao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McZongo to the ground. McZongo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Angus McZongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvin Mancao.
Mancao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McZongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McZongo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mancao on the side of the head.
McZongo lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from McZongo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McZongo, as that shot connected.
Mancao throws a right hand that McZongo ducks under and follows up with a left that McZongo also avoids with ease.
Mancao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mancao circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mancao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McZongo throws a head punch that misses.
McZongo misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McZongo lands a right hand.
Mancao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McZongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McZongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McZongo lands a left hand.
McZongo tries to pull guard but Mancao holds him up against the cage and eventually McZongo drops back down to his feet.

McZongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McZongo is looking to clinch.
McZongo avoids the head kick by Mancao.
Donk. McZongo catches Mancao right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McZongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mancao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McZongo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McZongo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mancao in his tracks.
Mancao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Angus McZongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McZongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McZongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mancao circles away quickly and effectively.
McZongo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mancao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McZongo moves in looking to clinch but Mancao pushes him off.
McZongo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mancao on the side of the head.
McZongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mancao shoots for a takedown but McZongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab from McZongo.
McZongo misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McZongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McZongo misses with the head strike.
McZongo scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, McZongo throws an elbow but misses.
McZongo scores with a shot to the side of Mancao's head.
Mancao is trying to maintain a safe position but McZongo gets an underhook and turns Mancao into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mancao blocks a body shot from McZongo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McZongo is pressed up against the cage. Mancao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McZongo down to the mat. McZongo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arvin Mancao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McZongo but McZongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Angus McZongo!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Angus McZongo!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Angus McZongo!

Angus McZongo wins by unanimous decision!
Angus McZongo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dean
vs
Lane

187 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lane wants it to stay on the feet.
Dean wants to clinch up but Lane keeps it at a distance.
Lane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dean.
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Lane's shoulder, as Lane tries to avoid the shot.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt

and Lane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dean's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lane is looking to stand up but Dean won't let him.

Lane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lane has managed to get both his arms back between Dean's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lane is looking to work some ground and pound but Dean has wrist control.
Lane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Lane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane postures up in Dean's guard and throws a big left but Dean blocks it.
Dean working a defensive guard here.
Lane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lane trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dean has a closed guard, preventing Lane from standing up.
Lane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lane is stalling in the full guard.

Lane gets to his feet. Dean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane looks to land a combination but Dean avoids it well.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lane as he jumps to the side.
Jack Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lane is looking to advance position but Dean has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lane tries to hold on but Dean postures up.
Lane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dean tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dean looking to control but Lane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lane because Dean loaded up on that one.
Lane is squirming around, avoiding Dean's attempts to control the action.
Dean avoids the attempt from Lane to control.
Dean tries to control but Lane wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lane dominated that round.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lane.

Lane gets a takedown into half guard.
Lane is trying to control. Dean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dean tries to get to full guard but Lane has control of the leg.

Lane decides to stand and escape the position.
Lane fails to land with a series of punches.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Lane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dean has his takedown stuffed

and Lane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dean!
Lane is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane cracks Dean with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lane prevents Dean from getting the reversal.
Jack Lane has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Lane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lane wants to control the pace but Dean is squirming around nicely.
Lane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dean tries to hold on but Lane postures up.

Lane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dean turns into him and now he's in Lane's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lane working a defensive guard but Dean manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Dean are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dean working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dean wants to control for a moment but Lane uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lane defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control from Lane's half guard. Lane has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dean controlling from the top position.
Lane trying to control the position.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lane looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.

Dean stands up from Lane's guard - Dean perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dean!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lane punching from mount but Dean doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dean slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean wants to control but Lane is keeping busy.
Dean is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dean misses with a head kick.
Lane avoids the head kick by Dean.
Lane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lane misses with a wild body shot.
Lane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dean has his takedown stuffed

and Lane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dean won't be happy with that.

Lane decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lane takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
Dean dodges the punch combination from Lane.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt

and Lane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dean's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dean is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lane frees his head nicely. Oh but Dean has switched to an armbar! Lane is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mathew Dean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy What Am I Doing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldieboy Mancao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

What Am I Doing
vs
Mancao

182 cm
24
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy What Am I Doing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aldieboy Mancao!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
What Am I Doing throws a sloppy head kick and Mancao moves out of range easily.
Mancao has a takedown stuffed.
What Am I Doing throws a head kick but Mancao moves out of range.
Mancao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mancao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has What Am I Doing pinned against the cage. What Am I Doing gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
What Am I Doing misses with a body kick.
Mancao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says What Am I Doing as he avoids it easily.
Randy What Am I Doing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldieboy Mancao.
Mancao fails to land the takedown.
Mancao fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from What Am I Doing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancao throws a sloppy head kick
and What Am I Doing counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mancao throws a low kick but What Am I Doing avoids it.
What Am I Doing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
What Am I Doing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and What Am I Doing wants it to stay on the feet.
Mancao looks gassed!
Mancao avoids the head kick by What Am I Doing.
Mancao misses with a takedown attempt - What Am I Doing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
What Am I Doing scores with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Mancao.
Mancao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancao shoots in looking for a takedown. What Am I Doing tries to sprawl out of it but Mancao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. What Am I Doing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
What Am I Doing tries a head kick but it misses.
What Am I Doing 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.
What Am I Doing throws a sloppy head kick and Mancao moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mancao avoids the head kick by What Am I Doing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from What Am I Doing.
What Am I Doing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mancao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
What Am I Doing tries to land a front kick but Mancao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What Am I Doing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
What Am I Doing thuds his shin into the meat of Mancao's side.
A head kick misses from What Am I Doing.
What Am I Doing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
What Am I Doing throws a head kick that misses.
Mancao blocks a head kick by What Am I Doing.

What Am I Doing lands a big head kick that sends Mancao tumbling to the mat! What Am I Doing takes a step backwards and waves Mancao back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Mancao is rocked!

It looks like Aldieboy Mancao has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What Am I Doing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mancao is still on wobbly legs! Can What Am I Doing finish him?
What Am I Doing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
What Am I Doing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
What Am I Doing fakes the leg kick and cracks Mancao in the body.
Mancao moves out of range of the body kick.
Mancao seems to have recovered his senses.
What Am I Doing misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What Am I Doing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
What Am I Doing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mancao is trying desperately to land a takedown but What Am I Doing is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mancao.
What Am I Doing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
What Am I Doing scores with a head kick.
What Am I Doing throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Mancao with that takedown attempt.
What Am I Doing lands a big head kick that sends Mancao to the canvas! What Am I Doing follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy What Am I Doing!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Saavedra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mayfield
vs
Saavedra

199 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Saavedra!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saavedra drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Mayfield working for a triangle but Saavedra defends it easily.
Saavedra trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.

Mayfield has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Saavedra doesn't defend quickly enough and Mayfield has managed to lock this one up! Can Saavedra escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mayfield on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Mayfield!