TRFC28 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shim Changmin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shim Changmin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Holmes
vs
Changmin

190 cm
26
198 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

189 cm
32
197 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shim Changmin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changmin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Changmin counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmes.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.

Holmes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holmes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Holmes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Changmin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Changmin is looking to regain half guard here but Holmes keeps moving and retains side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holmes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Changmin has escaped the position, nice work there.

Holmes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Changmin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holmes's guard! Nice work there by Changmin!
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Changmin controls the pace.
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.
Changmin won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet.
Changmin content to stall in guard here.
Holmes working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shim Changmin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Changmin circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changmin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Changmin counters with a stiff right hand.
Changmin swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes wants to clinch
and Changmin counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Changmin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes tries to clinch but Changmin moves out of range.

Changmin gets tackled into the cage by Holmes. Holmes maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to work over Changmin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Changmin wants to stall.
Holmes is looking for a takedown.
Holmes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Changmin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Changmin avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Changmin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Changmin tries to circle away but Holmes has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Changmin counters with a nice uppercut.

Holmes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Changmin as Holmes tries to tie him up.
Holmes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holmes looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Changmin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmes.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Changmin keeps it at a distance.

Holmes instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Changmin gets underhooks to prevent Holmes's takedown attempt.
Holmes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holmes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Changmin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Changmin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Changmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Changmin counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Changmin circles away.
Holmes darts in trying to clinch
and Changmin counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Changmin stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmes. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet.
Changmin stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmes. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Changmin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Changmin counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Changmin counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shim Changmin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Changmin circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Changmin counter with a right hand.
Jon Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Holmes rushes Changmin and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes tries to score a body lock takedown but Changmin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Changmin after a bit of a struggle.
Holmes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Changmin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Changmin breaks from the clinch.

Holmes moves into the clinch.
Changmin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to take this one to the mat.

Changmin breaks from the clinch.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Changmin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Holmes has managed to clinch.
Changmin has had enough of the clinch but Holmes keeps him there for the moment.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes tries to work over Changmin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holmes can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shim Changmin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Holmes misses with a double jab
and Changmin counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Changmin as he jumps to the side.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Changmin circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt.

Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
Changmin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Changmin after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Changmin can't break the clinch.
Holmes is looking to control Changmin's arms but Changmin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holmes has his back to the cage.
Changmin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Changmin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Changmin wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Changmin improves position.
Changmin gets underhooks to prevent Holmes's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes wants a takedown.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changmin leaning against his opponent.
Changmin tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.

Changmin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Changmin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt.
Changmin swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Changmin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holmes looks to clinch
and Changmin counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
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!
Holmes misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Changmin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Changmin counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Holmes down! Changmin is looking to finish but Holmes is intelligently defending himself.

Holmes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Changmin wanted to stand there but Holmes had control of the position.
Oh Holmes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Changmin tries to pass.
Changmin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes wants to stand but Changmin is controlling the position.
Changmin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Holmes has a closed guard, preventing Changmin from standing up.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Changmin manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Changmin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Changmin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Changmin!
Changmin controls the position.

Changmin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Changmin avoids it really well and circles away.
Holmes closes the distance but Changmin moves to the side
and Changmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

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

Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Shim Changmin!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Shim Changmin!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Shim Changmin!

Shim Changmin wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Shim Changmin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Oswalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Oswalt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oswalt
vs
Creed

198 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Oswalt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor Creed!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oswalt at a distance.
Oswalt slips a jab and a cross from Creed.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oswalt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Creed tries to avoid it but Oswalt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Creed to the ground. Creed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Oswalt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oswalt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Creed swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Oswalt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oswalt looks for a takedown but Creed sprawls well.
Creed lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Nate Oswalt has been cut.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Creed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Creed tries to bum rush Oswalt with a series of wild strikes but Oswalt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oswalt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creed lands a two punch combo.
Creed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Creed wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Creed.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Oswalt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Some wild striking there from Creed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswalt tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oswalt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Creed throws a right hand that Oswalt ducks under and follows up with a left that Oswalt also avoids with ease.
Oswalt fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Creed. Those never looked like landing.
Creed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oswalt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creed as he jumps to the side.
Creed walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oswalt drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Creed swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oswalt's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Creed!
Connor Creed 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
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswald Medland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When by Opeth. Medland has chosen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Oswald Medland will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Garcius
vs
Medland

183 cm
29
184 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

179 cm
30
178 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oswald Medland!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcius misses with a takedown attempt - Medland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcius throws a solid leg kick but Medland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcius.
Garcius throws a nice looking combination but Medland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Medland connects with a solid leg kick.
Medland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Medland scoring well with a low kick there.

Garcius dives in and scores a takedown into Medland's guard.
Garcius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Medland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcius trying to control but Medland is working from the bottom.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Medland's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius trying to control the position from guard on top but Medland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medland manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Medland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcius is looking to escape.
Garcius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Medland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcius's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius tries to reverse the position but Medland maintains control.
Medland trying to control but Garcius is having none of it.
Medland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcius haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garcius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Medland trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius can't escape the position.
Garcius 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.
Garcius tries to hold on but Medland pushes him away.
Garcius tries to reverse the position but Medland maintains control.
Medland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Medland prevents Garcius from getting the reversal.
Medland looking to control but Garcius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcius gets back to half guard.
Garcius tries to roll over but Medland keeps him under control.

Oswald Medland has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Medland lands a head kick!

It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Medland scores with a spinning back kick!
Medland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcius doesn't seem bothered though.

Garcius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Medland on his heels. He'll look to pass Medland's guard now, I'm sure.
Medland has his hands on Garcius's head, controlling the position.
Garcius throwing strikes from guard but Medland blocks nicely.
Garcius throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oswald Medland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Garcius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Medland counters with an outside leg kick.
Medland lands a nice looking body kick.
Medland connects with a leg kick. Garcius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Medland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcius shoots in but Medland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcius shoots for a double leg takedown but Medland sprawls well. He's pushed Garcius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Medland counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garcius tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaius Garcius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Medland connects with a leg kick. Garcius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jaius Garcius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medland lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medland lands a head kick!
Medland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Medland. That one must have hurt.
Medland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Medland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oswald Medland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Medland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garcius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Medland throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Medland lands a high kick!
Garcius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaius Garcius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Medland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Medland.
Medland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Jaius Garcius's cut is getting worse.
Oswald Medland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Medland scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Medland, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Medland.
Medland thumps Garcius with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Medland.
Garcius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Medland.
Medland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcius's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Medland!
Garcius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Medland.
Medland cracks a nice hook into Garcius's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Medland.
Garcius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Medland can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - Medland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medland cracks a nice hook into Garcius's ribs.
Medland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Medland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Medland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Medland jabs Garcius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Medland scores with a leg kick.
Garcius misses with a double jab
and Medland counters with a leg kick.
Medland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Medland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Medland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medland lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Medland.
Medland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcius's sensitive parts.
Medland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcius.
Medland moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Medland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Medland is looking to slow Garcius down with leg kicks.
Garcius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Medland can pounce on him.
Medland thuds a left hand into Garcius's body.
Medland scores with a leg kick.
Medland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Medland throws a shot to the body.
Medland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcius rather than just go for the knockout.
Medland scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Medland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A head kick from Medland lands but Garcius takes it in his stride.
Garcius avoids the body shot from Medland.
Medland stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcius. Garcius gets slowly back to his feet.
Medland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Medland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Medland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Medland.
Medland digs a good body shot into Garcius's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Medland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Medland tenderised Garcius's leg. Garcius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Medland connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medland lands a right hook to the body.
Medland lands a right hook to the body.
Garcius walks forward, straight into a front kick from Medland.
Garcius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medland throws a leg kick which misses Garcius's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcius tries to avoid it.
Medland lands a nice hook to Garcius's body. Garcius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Medland scores with a spinning back kick!
Medland lands a slapping body shot.
Medland throws a leg kick which misses Garcius's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcius tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Medland!
Medland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Medland fakes the leg kick and cracks Garcius in the body.
Medland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Medland feints and then cracks Garcius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcius down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medland lands a body shot.
Garcius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Medland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Medland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medland scores with a jab to the body.
Medland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Medland stuns Garcius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Medland!
Well,Garcius is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Medland connects with a high kick.
Medland cracks a nice hook into Garcius's ribs.
Medland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Medland. That's going to slow Garcius down.
Medland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Medland lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Jaius Garcius's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Medland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcius takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Medland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Medland scores with a body shot.
Garcius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Medland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medland jabs Garcius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Medland scores with a head kick.
Garcius fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius tries to close the distance and clinch but Medland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medland throws a head kick that half lands.

Jeez, Jaius Garcius's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius tries to clinch up but Medland circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcius misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Garcius.
Medland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Medland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Medland just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Medland.
Oswald Medland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Medland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Medland. No joy for Garcius on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaius Garcius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick from Medland lands but Garcius takes it in his stride.
Jaius Garcius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcius's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Medland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Medland winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Oswald Medland!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Oswald Medland!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Oswald Medland!

Oswald Medland wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Booger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyun Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Booger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ang Kulangot. Chris Booger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Booger
vs
Sudo

185 cm
31
185 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

187 cm
30
185 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Booger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyun Sudo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sudo trying to control the action but Booger is working from the bottom.
Booger is trying to get back to full guard.
Booger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sudo's back!
Booger connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sudo to escape the position.

It looks like Hyun Sudo has been cut.
Sudo is really stuck here.

Sudo showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booger scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Sudo fending off the submission attempt from Booger.
Booger trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger has Sudo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sudo is trapped and Booger is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Booger tries to get the hooks in deep but Sudo pushed the leg off.
Can Sudo hold on?! Booger is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sudo is keeping busy.
Booger is not going to allow Sudo to sit and survive in this position.
Booger lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sudo.
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!
Sudo is trying to remain composed but Booger is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That has opened up Hyun Sudo's cut even more.
Booger 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.
Sudo can't escape the position.
Booger lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Booger trying to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Booger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sudo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Booger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Booger lands a shot to the head.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Booger!
Chris Booger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schwarz
vs
Fiddler

195 cm
34
274 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

196 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fiddler connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Schwarz to the floor! Fiddler dives in looking for the finish!

Schwarz is rocked!

It looks like Hans Schwarz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schwarz pushes Fiddler off looking to stand but Fiddler dives back in and keeps control.
Oh Schwarz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiddler is pressing down on Schwarz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schwarz is holding on for now.
Fiddler lands a big elbow - Schwarz is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fiddler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Fiddler!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peoples comes to the cage accompanied by Party People by Nelly Featuring Fergie. Wilkins has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Peoples
vs
Wilkins

180 cm
29
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

182 cm
29
177 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cecil Peoples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilkins misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Wilkins both land. Nice combination.
Peoples lands with a hook. Wilkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
Wilkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peoples looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peoples tries to clinch up but Wilkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilkins misses with a looping right.

Peoples closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Peoples escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkins misses with the combination.
Peoples tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Peoples moves out of range.
Peoples throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkins moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peoples keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peoples closes the distance but Wilkins moves to the side
and Wilkins counters with a big head kick but Peoples shrugs it off.
Peoples takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilkins tries to bum rush Peoples with a series of wild strikes but Peoples uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilkins.
Wilkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peoples circles away.
Peoples fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cecil Peoples is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peoples fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peoples tries to clinch there but Wilkins circles away.
Peoples tries to move into range but Wilkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peoples throws a body kick that misses.
Peoples fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Peoples fails in his attempt to clinch.

Peoples lands a big head kick that sends Wilkins tumbling to the mat! Peoples takes a step backwards and waves Wilkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peoples defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Cecil Peoples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
Peoples tries to clinch there but Wilkins circles away.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Peoples pushes Wilkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkins wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peoples breaks from the clinch.
Peoples throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Wilkins misses.

Peoples has Wilkins up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Peoples gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Peoples manages to break the clinch.
Peoples tries to clinch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peoples counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Wilkins! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cecil Peoples!
Cecil Peoples really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Hana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen W.O.L.V.E.S as his entrance music. Taka Hana had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hana
vs
Harris

188 cm
31
265 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

188 cm
28
220 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Hana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alonzo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hana throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Taka Hana has been cut.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Alonzo Harris has been cut.
Hana loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses with a straight right.
Hana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris avoids the body shot from Hana.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hana counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hana.
Hana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harris's head backwards.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hana.
Hana misses with a straight left.
Hana defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.

Hana fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Hana persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Harris wants to improve his position but Hana is controlling well.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hana is working away from the top position though.
Hana is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Hana scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That has opened up Alonzo Harris's cut even more.
Hana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hana scoring with strikes to the body and head.

The cut above Alonzo Harris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taka Hana!
A relieved looking Taka Hana 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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RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Mccarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mana Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mccarry
vs
Sato

203 cm
23
280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

195 cm
28
285 lbs
15 - 19 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Mccarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Sato!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato closes the distance and clinches up with Mccarry, looking for a takedown. Sato pushes Mccarry against the cage but Mccarry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Mccarry misses.
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Mccarry.

Sato manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mccarry on his heels. He'll look to pass Mccarry's guard now, I'm sure.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mccarry wants to sweep here but Sato controlling him for the moment.
Mccarry is looking to sweep but instead, Sato has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sato in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Sato might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mccarry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sato lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sato trying to pass the guard but Mccarry defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarry wants to control but Sato is keeping busy.
Mccarry trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sato manages to pass to mount!
Mccarry is looking to improve his position but Sato isn't that keen on the idea.
Mccarry is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccarry tries to hold on but Sato pushes him away.
Sato with good strikes from the mount here!
Sato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sato unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mccarry wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sato celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mana Sato!

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungus has chosen Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Sakuraba
vs
Hungus

183 cm
29
175 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

186 cm
30
183 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Project Mayhem
Sydney BEAST Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hungus!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Hungus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakuraba throws a looping overhand right but Hungus ducks down to avoid it.

Hungus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hungus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakuraba tries to score a body lock takedown but Hungus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hungus lands a nice shot to the body.

Hungus breaks the clinch.
Hungus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hungus tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hungus is fending him off so far but Sakuraba persists. Nope, Hungus circles away and we're back to standing.

Hungus darts in and clinches Sakuraba up against the cage.

Hungus breaks the clinch.

Sakuraba drives through and clinches with Hungus against the cage.
Sakuraba is trying to drag Hungus to the mat but Hungus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hungus lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus digs a right hand into Sakuraba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakuraba's gas tank.
Hungus lands with a left to the head.
Hungus misses with a body punch.
Hungus is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Hungus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sakuraba uses from the top position.

Hungus has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hungus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Hungus's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba cracks Hungus with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba pushing down on Hungus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hungus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Sakuraba working Hungus over with strikes.

Hungus looking for submissions off his back.

Hungus looking for submissions off his back.
Hungus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hungus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hungus is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba cracks Hungus with a solid left hand.

Hungus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba postures up.

Hungus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba stays in close to Hungus's body and controls the position.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Hungus.
Hungus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hungus has momentary wrist control but Sakuraba slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba landing with the ground and pound.

Hungus working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba is pushing down on Hungus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hungus is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakuraba has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Hungus is defending the position.
Sakuraba slips a nice elbow through Hungus's hands, connecting with Hungus's forehead.
Hungus wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Hungus is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba slips a nice elbow through Hungus's hands, connecting with Hungus's forehead.

Hungus actively working from the bottom here.
Hungus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Hungus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hungus is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hungus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karl Hungus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sakuraba wants to clinch up but Hungus keeps it at a distance.
Hungus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karl Hungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Hungus blocks it.
Hungus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba has his takedown stuffed

and Hungus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hungus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba is looking to control Hungus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakuraba avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba 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.
Hungus throwing shots but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Hungus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Hungus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karl Hungus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Hungus has control of the leg.
Hungus is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakuraba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Sakuraba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hungus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Hungus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuraba defends it well.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Hungus is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Hungus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
Sakuraba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hungus.
Nice strikes from Hungus there.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Hungus has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sakuraba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hungus pulls his head out easily.
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. Hungus connects with a nice short shot to Sakuraba's temple.
Hungus controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Hungus.
Sakuraba wants to control but Hungus is keeping busy.
Sakuraba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hungus scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakuraba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sakuraba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hungus is working Sakuraba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Hungus drops back looking for a leg! Sakuraba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sakuraba manages to kick Hungus off! Hungus jumps back into Sakuraba's guard.
Hungus landing some decent shots from guard.
Hungus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hungus is aware though and is defending well.
Hungus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hungus looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to control.
Hungus wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Hungus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hungus trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hungus landing with the ground and pound.
Sakuraba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hungus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hungus throws a strike but Sakuraba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba is pushing down on Hungus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hungus is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakuraba has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hungus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hungus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hungus punishes Sakuraba's body with a nice straight punch.
Hungus closes the distance but Sakuraba moves to the side
and Sakuraba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Hungus clinches up against the cage.
Sakuraba fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hungus manages to break the clinch.
Hungus tries to clinch up.
Hungus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sakuraba gets tackled into the cage by Hungus. Hungus maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hungus scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba can't get the takedown.
Hungus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but Hungus has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hungus taking a breather.
Hungus lands a nice uppercut.

Sakuraba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hungus uses from the top position.
Hungus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Hungus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hungus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hungus winds up and cracks Sakuraba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hungus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Hungus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hungus wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is defending well.
Hungus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is looking to stall here but Sakuraba recovers full guard.
Hungus is in close to Sakuraba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hungus throws a big elbow that misses.
Hungus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Hungus tries to pass.

Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hungus defends it easily.
Hungus scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hungus defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuraba has momentary wrist control but Hungus slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hungus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sakuraba working for a triangle but Hungus defends it easily.
Hungus throwing strikes but missing.
Hungus works over Sakuraba with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba 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.
Hungus tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba has momentary wrist control but Hungus slips an elbow through the middle.
Hungus stands up over Sakuraba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sakuraba is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hungus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hungus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Hungus stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Hungus landing with the ground and pound.
Hungus loads up on a big left hand. Sakuraba felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hungus looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sakuraba can't hide his disappointment, as Hungus celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Hungus!
Karl Hungus is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karl Hungus thanked Project Mayhem for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).