MFN 37: Nitro PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Cantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soviet Russia (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.

Cantor
vs
Russia

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Cantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soviet Russia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantor takes a jab right on the kisser.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cantor.
Cantor working the head with strikes.
Russia tries to control but Cantor manages to take his back.
Cantor biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cantor tries to get the hooks in deep but Russia pushed the leg off.
Cantor scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Russia is looking for a way out.
Russia takes a big shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cantor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cantor throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantor lands with a hammerfist to the side of Russia's head.
Cantor not allowing Russia to control his hands.
Cantor scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor punishes Russia with strikes from the back mount.
Cantor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Cantor tightening his grip on Russia, looking for the choke.
Cantor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Russia doesn't escape.
Cantor throwing damaging strikes from the back! Russia could be in trouble here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Russia hold on?
Cantor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantor missing with punches from the back.
Cantor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Russia wants to escape the position.
Russia is still trying to improve position.
Cantor is landing with strikes from the back.
Cantor wants to control but Russia is keeping busy.

Cantor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Russia has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cantor throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Russia right now.
Will Cantor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cantor connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Russia to escape the position.
Cantor wants to control but Russia is keeping busy.
Russia is trying to remain composed but Cantor is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Russia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cantor.
Cantor punishes Russia with strikes from the back mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor is riding his opponent, not letting Russia buck him off.
Cantor lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cantor struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantor lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cantor is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Russia. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cantor has Russia flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Cantor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cantor shoots for a double leg takedown but Russia sprawls well. He's pushed Cantor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Russia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cantor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russia tries to avoid it but Cantor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russia to the ground. Russia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Russia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cantor, pushing him back against the cage.
Russia is trying to pull guard but Cantor has him pressed against the cage.

Russia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cantor misses with a double jab
and Russia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Russia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russia shoots for a takedown but Cantor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cantor stuffs the takedown attempt from Russia. Russia gets slowly back to his feet.
Cantor fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russia with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cantor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Russia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cantor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Russia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Cantor tries for a kimura but Russia is defending well.
Cantor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cantor tries to score with some ground and pound. Russia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cantor scoring with punches from side control.
Cantor grinds an elbow into Russia's temple.
You can see the frustration on Russia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cantor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russia keeps working.
Roger Cantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cantor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Russia down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Russia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Russia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Russia's shoulder. That is not cool.
Russia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cantor scoring with punches and elbows.
Cantor is looking to take a break and control but Russia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Cantor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Russia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cantor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Russia!
Cantor landing punches.

Russia is rocked!
Russia is breathing heavily.
Cantor connects with a bit shot that sees Russia covering up! More strikes from Cantor and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cantor is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Cantor!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Cantor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden McIlvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Briggs looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Briggs
vs
McIlvey

170 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aiden McIlvey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McIlvey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing McIlvey from controlling successfully.
McIlvey being controlled here momentarily.
McIlvey looking to pass the guard.
Briggs trying to control the position.
McIlvey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Briggs wants to stand but McIlvey is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIlvey postures up in Briggs's guard and throws a big left but Briggs blocks it.

Briggs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McIlvey stacks Briggs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McIlvey!
McIlvey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Briggs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Briggs sneaks back into half guard.
Briggs is trying to control but can't.
McIlvey blocks the strikes from Briggs.
McIlvey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Briggs's thigh. Briggs counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing McIlvey from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIlvey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McIlvey looking to pass the guard.
McIlvey content to stall in guard here.
Briggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Briggs is trying to keep McIlvey in close.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aiden McIlvey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Briggs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McIlvey on his heels. He'll look to pass McIlvey's guard now, I'm sure.
Briggs is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McIlvey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Briggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McIlvey working for a triangle but Briggs defends it easily.

McIlvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McIlvey controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McIlvey keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.

Briggs has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McIlvey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Briggs is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McIlvey pulls down on the head and he's put Briggs to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aiden McIlvey!
A victorious Aiden McIlvey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smolder Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marshall
vs
Stoner

200 cm
22
158 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smolder Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Stoner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marshall won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marshall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stoner working the ground and pound from side control.
Marshall taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoner scoring with punches from side control.

Marshall is rocked!
Stoner tries to score with some ground and pound. Marshall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is looking for a sweep.
Marshall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Marshall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoner cracks Marshall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stoner lands a huge shot from side control! Marshall is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Smolder Stoner!
An out of breath Smolder Stoner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wade Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliseo Seterra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Seterra's choice of entrance music: My TIme Is Now. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eliseo Seterra was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sapp
vs
Seterra

178 cm
25
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eliseo Seterra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seterra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seterra misses with a series of wild punches.
Seterra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sapp moves away.
Sapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seterra.
Sapp shoots in and drives through. Seterra sprawls well.
Seterra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Seterra sprawls well. He's pushed Sapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sapp shoots in for a double leg but Seterra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seterra misses with a wild combination.
Seterra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapp.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seterra as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but Seterra shows good takedown defense.
Seterra throws a series of strikes that have Sapp backpedaling.
Wade Sapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seterra's waist but Seterra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sapp off to one side.
Sapp is breathing heavily.
Sapp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seterra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sapp shoots in looking for a takedown but Seterra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sapp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sapp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sapp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seterra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sapp somewhat.
Seterra tries to bum rush Sapp with a series of wild strikes but Sapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seterra lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seterra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Seterra throws a nice looking combination but Sapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seterra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sapp. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Seterra throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Sapp's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Seterra dives in looking to finish as Sapp flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Seterra's strikes! Seterra is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Sapp's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Sapp was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliseo Seterra!
An intense looking Eliseo Seterra took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Wazzup New York?!!!! I'm a new kid here. Thank you for the welcome. Feed me more! Thank you guys!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sailo Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cylo
vs
Ward

176 cm
25
152 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
150 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sailo Cylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Ward!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cylo fails with the takedown
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward misses with a combination
and Cylo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cylo slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cylo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cylo somewhat.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cylo as he avoids it easily.
Ward swings widly with a right hand
and Cylo counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.

Ward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cylo, pushing him back against the cage.
Ward makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cylo prevents a body shot from Ward.
Ward prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailo Cylo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cylo tries to pull guard but Ward holds him up against the cage and eventually Cylo drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Ward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ward as the two fighters clinch.
Ward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
Ward lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
Nice body punch from Ward - that landed with a thud.
Cylo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cylo is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cylo is breathing heavily.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Cylo goes for a takedown attempt but Ward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cylo closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Cylo pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ward drives through and clinches with Cylo against the cage.
Cylo jumps guard but Ward stands there with Cylo around his waist. Cylo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ward - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cylo or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cylo.
Ward lands a right hand.
Ward throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Ward - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ward lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
Ward lands a hook that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ward as the two fighters clinch.
Ward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ward lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like Sailo Cylo has been cut.
Ward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ward scores with a shoulder strike.
Cylo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ward is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Ward on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to throw a body punch but Cylo avoids it by throwing Ward back against the cage.
Cylo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cylo.

Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cylo on his heels. He'll look to pass Cylo's guard now, I'm sure.
Cylo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ward controls the pace.

Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cylo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Cylo's legs - danger averted.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Ward 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.

Ward gets to his feet - Cylo follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ward has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Ward.
A short right from Ward.
A right handed body shot lands from Ward.
A right hand to the body from Ward.
Ward lands an uppercut.
Ward lands with a left to the head.
Ward tries a body shot but Cylo blocks it.
Ward works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ward lands a body punch.
Ward scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.

Cylo is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh Cylo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bit of stalling here from Ward.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ward.
Ward pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ward lands with a short shot to the head.
Ward lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cylo to his knees! Ward keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Ward!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki has chosen Moby - Flower as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fukuta
vs
Nowacki

175 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

182 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses.
Fukuta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nowacki scores with a head kick.

It looks like Sai Fukuta has been cut.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nowacki but Nowacki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nowacki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fukuta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nowacki - the referee stops the clock and Fukuta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nowacki. Fukuta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Nowacki stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuta shoots in for a double leg but Nowacki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nowacki connects with a solid leg kick.
Nowacki is looking to slow Fukuta down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukuta shoots for a double leg takedown but Nowacki sprawls well. He's pushed Fukuta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Nowacki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fukuta has Nowacki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nowacki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fukuta is looking for a takedown.
Nowacki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fukuta is breathing heavily.
Nowacki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fukuta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nowacki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fukuta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nowacki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nowacki scores with a shot to the side of Fukuta's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nowacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nowacki is pushing Fukuta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nowacki continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nowacki.
Fukuta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!

Nowacki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fukuta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nowacki to the mat. Nowacki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nowacki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nowacki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fukuta tries to hold on but Nowacki pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki controlling from the full mount.
Fukuta is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukuta is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta wants to control but Nowacki is having none of it.
Nowacki controlling from the full mount.
Nowacki prevents Fukuta from getting the reversal.
Nowacki controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuta tries to hold on but Nowacki pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herkules Nowacki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sai Fukuta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nowacki connects with a solid leg kick.
Nowacki lands with a straight right. Fukuta didn't see that one coming.
Fukuta thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuta shoots in looking for a takedown. Nowacki tries to sprawl out of it but Fukuta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nowacki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nowacki connects with a solid leg kick.
Nowacki connects with a high kick.
Nowacki stuffs the takedown attempt from Fukuta. Fukuta gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukuta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nowacki swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a leg kick which misses Fukuta's front leg but catches the back leg as Fukuta tries to avoid it.
Nowacki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fukuta's calf.
Fukuta on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Nowacki lands a big head kick that sends Fukuta tumbling to the mat! Nowacki takes a step backwards and waves Fukuta back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fukuta is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fukuta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Fukuta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herkules Nowacki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nowacki stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fukuta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nowacki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fukuta tries for a takedown but Nowacki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fukuta seems to have got his legs back now.
Fukuta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fukuta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nowacki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nowacki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fukuta's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki lands a big head kick that sends Fukuta to the canvas! Nowacki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herkules Nowacki!
A very excited looking Herkules Nowacki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Mutters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutters's entrance music is Hand of Doom. A fine choice. Mick Mutters could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Olivier Levasseur's chin.

Mutters
vs
Levasseur

167 cm
23
164 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

176 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Mutters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Levasseur.
Jab from Mutters.
Levasseur misses with a takedown attempt - Mutters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Levasseur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Levasseur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutters.
Mutters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Mutters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Levasseur trying to land knees to the body.
Mutters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Mutters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levasseur moves out of range as Mutters strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Mutters.

It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.
Levasseur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Mutters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mutters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mutters breaks the clinch.
Mutters swings for the body but Levasseur moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levasseur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Levasseur tries to move into range but Mutters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mutters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levasseur circles away quickly and effectively.
Levasseur blocks a jab.

Levasseur has Mutters up against the cage in a clinch.

Levasseur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Levasseur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mick Mutters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Mutters misses with a double jab.

Levasseur takes the fight into the clinch.
Mutters wants to stall.
Mutters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutters lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters pushes Levasseur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Levasseur is rocked!
Mutters throws a big uppercut that drops Levasseur! More strikes from Mutters and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Levasseur lies dazed against the cage as Mutters celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Mutters!
As Mick Mutters got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for showing up Lance. Will somebody help him up please.. Hey I love my fans thanks for all your support.. I wanna give a shout out to Valhalla nutrition I brought some free samples so make sure to stop by the booth to pick them up.. Also thanks to Buried Alive fight gear, they got some bad'.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber has chosen Choke - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Castro
vs
Faber

170 cm
21
144 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
30
141 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ultra Fight Gear
Crippler\'s Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro throws a jab when Faber was well out of range.
Castro tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castro throws a leg kick that misses.
Faber ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Faber misses the jab.
Castro is looking to slow Faber down with leg kicks.
Faber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castro throws a leg kick but Faber moved away.
Castro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Castro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castro catches Faber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber blocks a low kick nicely.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro throws a jab when Faber was well out of range.
Castro throws a leg kick but Faber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Faber misses.
Castro scores with a jab. Faber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castro tries a low kick but Faber avoids it.

Faber gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Castro is refusing to be controlled, as Faber sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Faber seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.
Castro wants to control but Faber is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Faber is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
Faber is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Faber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Faber prevents Castro from standing back up.
Castro wants to control but Faber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Faber works Castro's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castro avoids it really well and circles away.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Faber.
Faber blocks a leg kick.
Castro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faber moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giovani Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Faber closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Faber moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro lands with a good body shot.
Castro looks to land a right hand but Faber moved out of range.
Giovani Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castro finds it's way round the side to connect with Faber's head.
Castro scores with a jab to the head.
Faber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faber thows a body shot but no joy.
Faber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Faber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Faber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castro doesn't seem bothered though.
Castro throws a front kick aimed at Faber's knee but Faber avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Faber.
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Faber checks a leg kick.
Faber throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Faber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro misses with a leg kick

and Faber counters with a shoot takedown. Castro fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants to sweep but no luck.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro has control of Faber's left arm, preventing Faber from doing any damage.
Faber wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Castro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
An inside leg kick from Castro misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Castro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Faber there.
Castro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Faber checks a low kick from Castro.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faber.
Giovani Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants to slow Faber down by chopping away at his legs.
Faber moves out of range as Castro strikes.
A jab lands there for Castro.
Castro throws a leg kick but Faber checks it.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Faber.
Faber moves out of range of the leg kick from Castro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Faber blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giovani Castro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Castro misses with a head kick.
Faber swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Faber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro throws a jab when Faber was well out of range.
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faber.
Faber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faber.
Good exchange - Faber coming out on top.
Castro slips a straight right by Faber.
Castro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faber fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castro lands a nice hook to Faber's body. Faber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Castro misses.
Castro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castro cracks the inside of Faber's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Castro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Faber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Faber blocks a head kick by Castro.
Giovani Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Faber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Castro throws an off balance right hand

and Faber counters with a shoot takedown. Castro fights it but they end up in guard.
Urijah Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro wants to stand up but Faber is controlling him.
Faber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Faber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castro's guard.
Giovani Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Faber seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Castro is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber moves into full mount! Castro won't be happy about that!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Urijah Faber.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

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

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliott Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley has chosen Terror - One with the Underdogs as his entrance music. Elliott Stanley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Meyer
vs
Stanley

158 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

179 cm
26
133 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliott Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meyer drives through with a takedown into Stanley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Meyer stands and throws Stanley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meyer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stanley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Meyer lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Meyer connects with a decent elbow.
Meyer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stanley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meyer is looking for a sweep. Stanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer is adopting a defensive guard.
Stanley throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Stanley trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meyer is on top in guard.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley has momentary wrist control but Meyer slips an elbow through the middle.

Stanley is rocked!
Meyer gets to his feet and stands over Stanley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Stanley felt that one! Meyer unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Stanley from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Meyer!
An out of breath Paul Meyer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinichi Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Zeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuujin comes into the arena with 変化を通過 blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fuujin
vs
Zeman

178 cm
35
160 lbs
32 - 14 - 0

173 cm
31
166 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition
Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinichi Fuujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Zeman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab.
Fuujin looks for the body kick but Zeman saw that one coming.
Fuujin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuujin works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zeman, right into the meat.
Zeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Zeman slips a jab and a cross from Fuujin.
Zeman lands a lovely overhand right.
Fuujin with a hook.
Zeman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zeman slips a jab and a cross from Fuujin.
Fuujin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin throws the left hand but Zeman avoids the punch easily.
Zeman misses with a head kick.
Zeman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zeman moves forwards but Fuujin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuujin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuujin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeman.
Fuujin avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zeman has a couple of punches blocked by Fuujin.
Zeman trying to control the position but instead, Fuujin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zeman into the cage.

Fuujin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Zeman tenderised Fuujin's leg. Fuujin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuujin blocks a head kick by Zeman.
Zeman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeman scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuujin. Zeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuujin shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuujin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zeman lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin moves out of range as Zeman throws a body kick.
Zeman throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuujin tries to bum rush Zeman with a series of wild strikes but Zeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Zeman's shoulder, as Zeman tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeman.

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

Fuujin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zeman is trying to control but can't.
Fuujin throwing shots but Zeman is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is just content to waste time from the top position. Zeman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuujin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Zeman keeps moving.
Fuujin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zeman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zeman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuujin controls the pace.
Fuujin throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shinichi Fuujin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fuujin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuujin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zeman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuujin.
Zeman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fuujin checks a leg kick.
Fuujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zeman moves away from the strike by Fuujin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuujin. Zeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuujin lands with an overhand left.
A lazy body kick from Fuujin
and Zeman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zeman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fuujin moves out of range as Zeman strikes.
Fuujin misses with a two punch combination.
Zeman slips a straight right by Fuujin.
Fuujin is looking to land body kicks.
Zeman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fuujin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeman defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
Zeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Zeman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zeman.
Shinichi Fuujin is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeman throws a leg kick

and Fuujin counters with a shoot takedown. Zeman fights it but they end up in guard.
Fuujin pushes down on Zeman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuujin 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin is keen to just control but Zeman is a slippery customer.
Fuujin is thwarting Zeman's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Fuujin seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuujin prevents Zeman from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control the action but Zeman is working from the bottom.
Fuujin wants to pass to mount but Zeman is defending the position.

Fuujin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zeman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zeman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on Fuujin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shinichi Fuujin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuujin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to hold on to Zeman's head to control him but Zeman postures up.
Fuujin is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuujin trying to control from the bottom.
Zeman wants to stand up but Fuujin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zeman prevents Fuujin from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to get back to full guard here but Zeman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fuujin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinichi Fuujin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zeman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuujin.
Zeman throws a chopping leg kick but Fuujin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zeman is just out of range.
A big right from Fuujin misses.
Fuujin checks the leg kick.
Fuujin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeman pinned against the cage. Zeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Zeman saw that one coming.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the body.
Fuujin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuujin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zeman can pounce on him.
Zeman cracks Fuujin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zeman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeman slips a jab from Fuujin.
Anton Zeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeman avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a hook. Zeman ducked under it nicely.
Fuujin keeps Zeman at a distance using the push kick.
Zeman lands a jab to the head.
Fuujin connects with a single shot there.
Zeman cracks the inside of Fuujin's front leg.
Zeman works Fuujin's body with a nice hook.
Fuujin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zeman throws a front kick aimed at Fuujin's knee but Fuujin avoids it well.
Zeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuujin. Fuujin obviously looking to wear him down.

Fuujin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fuujin lands in his opponent's guard.
Zeman keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
Anton Zeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zeman pulls Fuujin in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anton Zeman.
Fuujin throws a body punch but Zeman moves out of range.
Zeman tries to land a front kick but Fuujin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fuujin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fuujin.
Zeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zeman throws a head kick that misses.
Zeman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zeman slips a jab and a cross from Fuujin.
Zeman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuujins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuujin avoids the head kick by Zeman.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Fuujin misses.
Fuujin misses with an attempted mid kick.

Fuujin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zeman on his heels. He'll look to pass Zeman's guard now, I'm sure.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeman is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeman is keeping the position for now.
Zeman keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
Fuujin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuujin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuujin passes into half guard.
Fuujin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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