Kobudo FC 2: Kagemusha PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Toryakawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenchi Fuchigami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Toryakawa had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Toryakawa
vs
Fuchigami

200 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Toryakawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tenchi Fuchigami!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fuchigami closes the distance and pushes Toryakawa back into the ropes.
Fuchigami crunches a lovely knee into Toryakawa's ribcage.
Toryakawa is working for takedown but Fuchigami is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toryakawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuchigami lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Ryu Toryakawa has been cut.
Fuchigami landing knees to the head.
Fuchigami told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Toryakawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuchigami won't allow it.
Fuchigami putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toryakawa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fuchigami connects with a nasty looking knee right to Toryakawa's face.
Fuchigami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toryakawa's efforts to push away.
Fuchigami with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Toryakawa is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toryakawa tries to pull guard but Fuchigami holds him up against the ropes and eventually Toryakawa drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchigami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fuchigami scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Toryakawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Fuchigami.
Toryakawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fuchigami walks away with a smile on his face. Toryakawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Toryakawa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Toryakawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fuchigami drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuchigami with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fuchigami arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Toryakawa's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tenchi Fuchigami!
Tenchi Fuchigami is the new welterweight champion!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Gawrolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Min Ho Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gawrolek comes into the arena with Maciaz - Heroes of Our Times blaring out of the sound system. Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Its Alright. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gawrolek
vs
Ho Lee

188 cm
25
178 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

186 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janusz Gawrolek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Min Ho Lee!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee goes for a double leg but Gawrolek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gawrolek continues to drive forward.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Gawrolek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the ropes.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gawrolek obliges.

Gawrolek decides to pull guard.

Gawrolek pushes Lee off and scrambles back to his feet.

Gawrolek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Gawrolek is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gawrolek to get the leverage.
Gawrolek passes the guard and advances to mount!

Gawrolek swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janusz Gawrolek!
In his post fight interview, Janusz Gawrolek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Show Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Aurelio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kang
vs
Aurelio

184 cm
25
228 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
36
265 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Show Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang slips a jab and a cross from Aurelio.
Kang goes for a double leg but Aurelio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Aurelio continues to drive forward.
Aurelio avoiding damage.
Aurelio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Show Kang has been cut.
Kang takes a shot to the head.
Aurelio lands a shoulder strike.

Aurelio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kang is defended easily by Aurelio.
Aurelio works over Kang's head and body with a nice combination.
Kang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
Aurelio tries to bum rush Kang with a series of wild strikes but Kang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aurelio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kang tries to clinch up but Aurelio circles away and keeps his distance.

Aurelio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aurelio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Show Kang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kang tries to pull guard but Aurelio forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kang's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Aurelio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aurelio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Kang tries to keep at a distance but Aurelio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aurelio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Aurelio.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Aurelio is pressed up against the ropes. Kang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aurelio down to the mat. Aurelio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aurelio is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kang hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcos Aurelio!
Marcos Aurelio really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FFN Vegas-Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Costas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seiken Shirosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miquel Costas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Costas
vs
Shirosaki

184 cm
29
160 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miquel Costas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seiken Shirosaki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Shirosaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costas misses with a straight left.
Shirosaki throws a right hand that Costas ducks under and follows up with a left that Costas also avoids with ease.
Shirosaki misses with a double jab

and Costas counters by clinching up.

Costas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costas misses with a straight left.
Shirosaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costas tries to bum rush Shirosaki with a series of wild strikes but Shirosaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shirosaki lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Costas misses its intended target.
Shirosaki closes the distance but Costas moves to the side
and Costas counters with a big head kick but Shirosaki shrugs it off.
Seiken Shirosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Shirosaki drives through and clinches with Costas against the ropes.

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

Costas takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirosaki is trying to break the clinch but Costas is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirosaki tries to break the clinch but Costas is controlling the position.
Shirosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Costas controls the action.
Costas prevents Shirosaki from breaking the clinch.
Shirosaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costas throws an elbow but it misses.
Shirosaki wants to break free but Costas has control.
Costas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shirosaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Costas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Costas.
Shirosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costas motions for Shirosaki to come forward. Costas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Shirosaki. Those never looked like landing.
Shirosaki misses with a body shot.
Shirosaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costas.
Costas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Shirosaki misses.
Shirosaki slips under a jab.
Costas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Costas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Costas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shirosaki up against the ropes.
Costas lands an elbow just above Shirosaki 's eye.
I was talking to Costas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirosaki working hard to break the clinch.
Shirosaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Costas has double underhooks.

Costas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shirosaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shirosaki tests Costas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shirosaki misses the shot to the body.
Costas takes a swing at Shirosaki's ribcage but misses.
Costas tries to close the distance and clinch but Shirosaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shirosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Costas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costas is looking to clinch but Shirosaki is avoiding it.

Costas clinches up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Costas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shirosaki backwards.

Costas manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Shirosaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Costas connects with the punch.
Shirosaki swinging wildly here.
Shirosaki looks to land a combination. Costas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirosaki tries to clinch there but Costas circles away.
Costas tries to clinch but Shirosaki moves away
and Shirosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costas misses with a body shot.
Costas throws a leg kick but Shirosaki checks it.
Shirosaki misses with a few strikes there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Costas scores with a push kick.
Costas looks to land a combination but Shirosaki avoids it well.
Shirosaki misses with a combination
and Costas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shirosaki thinking.
A cross from Shirosaki lands.
Shirosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Costas counters with a nice uppercut.
Shirosaki misses with a two punch combination.
Shirosaki looks winded!
Shirosaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Costas. That one must have hurt.
Shirosaki with a lazy takedown attempt

and Costas moves into the clinch.
Come on Costas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shirosaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Costas has double underhooks.

Costas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Costas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costas swats away the attempt to clinch by Shirosaki.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costas as Shirosaki tries to tie him up.
Costas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirosaki wants to break the clinch but can't.

Costas breaks from the clinch.
Costas lands a head kick!
Shirosaki blocks the body kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shirosaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Costas.
Costas lands a front kick.
Shirosaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costas counters with an inside leg kick.
Shirosaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Shirosaki cracks Costas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Costas moves into the clinch.
Shirosaki working hard to break the clinch.
Costas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Costas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costas is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Costas.
A head kick misses from Costas.
A combination from Shirosaki does no damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shirosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Costas is just out of range.

Costas takes the fight into the clinch.
Shirosaki can't break the clinch.

Costas manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costas lands with a kick to the temple. Shirosaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No joy there for Costas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costas throws a right hand that Shirosaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Shirosaki also avoids with ease.
Costas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirosaki moves away.
Shirosaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Shirosaki throws a right and a left that Costas avoids nicely.

Costas clinches up with Shirosaki and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Costas.
Costas lands a nice knee to the body.
Costas has Shirosaki pressed against the ropes, preventing Shirosaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Costas breaks the clinch.
Costas tries to clinch but Shirosaki is having none of it.
Costas jabs at Shirosaki's body.
Shirosaki misses with a double jab.
Costas connects with a looping right hand.
Shirosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Costas lands with a kick to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Costas gets a takedown into half guard.
Costas lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miquel Costas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A punch combination from Costas misses.
Shirosaki wants to clinch but Costas slips to the side
and Costas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shirosaki is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Shirosaki is rocked!
Costas misses with a head kick.
Shirosaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Costas finish him?
Shirosaki takes a swing at Costas's ribcage but misses.
Costas throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Shirosaki stumbling backwards into the ropes! Shirosaki bounces back off the ropes towards Costas, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Costas lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Costas celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miquel Costas!
During a confident post fight interview, Miquel Costas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helios Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sung Min (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helios Garcius had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Garcius
vs
Sung Min

183 cm
29
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

177 cm
20
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helios Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Sung Min!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcius tries to close the distance and clinch but Min swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Min will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcius avoids a punch combination nicely.

Garcius clinches.

Garcius jumps into guard, dragging Min to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Garcius keeping full guard, as Min tries to pass.
Garcius is pulling down on Min's head. It's preventing any offense from Min, at least for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Min preventing the sweep.
Min trying to control but Garcius is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garcius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Min postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Min is looking to improve his position.
Garcius is trying to control. Min wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garcius prevents Min from improving his position.

Garcius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Garcius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Min doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcius lands a nice short elbow.
Garcius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Min defending well though.
Garcius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Min wants to get back to full guard but Garcius has mounted him!
Garcius landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garcius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Garcius dominating with strikes here.
Garcius landing punches.
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!
Garcius unloading with bombs!

Min is rocked!
Min throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Min is still in real trouble! Can Garcius finish him?
BOOM! Garcius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Min is bucking up trying to escape but Garcius cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Garcius postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Min badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Garcius around the waist but Garcius pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Garcius is the winner by TKO! Garcius jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helios Garcius!
Lee Sung Min spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn He's Good i look forward on Fighting you again'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeya Sanada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kok Nos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, zetsubou billy by maximum the hormone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanada
vs
Nos

171 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

KAISER

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeya Sanada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kok Nos!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Nos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Nos misses.
Nos throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
Nos looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well.
Nos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Nos didn't see that one coming.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Nos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nos misses with the combination.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Nos. Those never looked like landing.
Nos throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
Sanada lands a jab-cross combination.
Nos tries to score with a low kick but Sanada moves his leg out of the way.
Nos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada throws a series of punches but Nos moves out of range.
Sanada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nos backs up against the ropes.
Sanada fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nos tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nos.
Sanada lands a jab to Nos's midsection.
Nos looks winded!
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanada throws a combination. Nos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Nos avoids them all with ease.
Sanada lands a jab to the head.
Nos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nos swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanada.
Sanada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanada tries for a takedown but Nos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanada is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Nos is rocked!
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanada fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanada is looking to wear down Nos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nos throws a series of punches but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada with a hook.
Sanada scores with the left hand. Nos knows he should have avoided that one.
Nos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada lands with a nice combination. Nos backs away looking to recover.
Nos moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Sanada.
Nos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
A left lands for Sanada.
Nos misses with a few strikes there.
Sanada shoots in for a takedown but Nos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanada misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Sanada.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nos misses.
Sanada stuns Nos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a one two! Nos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nos doesn't seem bothered though.
Nos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanada avoids the head kick by Nos.
Sanada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanada.
Sanada throws a combination. Nos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nos.
Kok Nos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanada dives in and grabs Nos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nos pushes down on Sanada's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeya Sanada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nos misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Sanada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nos swinging wildly here.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Nos's body.
Sanada lands with an overhand left.
Nos tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kok Nos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanada cracks Nos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanada throws a right hand that Nos ducks under and follows up with a left that Nos also avoids with ease.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Nos misses with a wild combination.
Sanada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanada lands an overhand right.

Nos tries to keep at a distance but Sanada has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nos is trying to force a seperation but Sanada has the dominant position.

Nos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada moves out of range of the leg kick from Nos.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanada counters with a series of strikes. Nos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body. Nos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanada scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Sanada throws a series of strikes that have Nos backpedaling.
Sanada lands a two punch combo.
Nos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanada.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada darts in looking for a takedown but Nos gets double underhooks and turns Sanada into the ropes.
Nos is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanada has double underhooks.
Nos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nos has Sanada pressed against the ropes, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanada wants to break free but Nos has control.

Nos breaks from the clinch.
Sanada works over Nos's head and body with a nice combination.
Nos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada throws a one two combo.
Sanada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nos misses with a body kick.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada stuns Nos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Nos just misses with a punch to the body.
Nos takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Sanada.
Sanada throws a series of strikes that have Nos backpedaling.
Nos throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sanada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nos, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanada's efforts to push away.
Nos wants to break free but Sanada has control.
Nos can't break the clinch.
Nos working hard to break the clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Nos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Sanada throws a series of strikes that have Nos backpedaling.
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!
Nos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nos misses with the combination.
Sanada lands with a nice combination. Nos backs away looking to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada shoots in looking for a takedown. Nos tries to sprawl out of it but Sanada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nos back to the ropes. Sanada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nos misses.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanada fails to land with a series of punches.
Nos misses with a combination
and Nos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Sanada.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nos. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Nos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nos swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nos scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nos swinging wildly here.
Sanada scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeya Sanada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nos misses the shot to the body.
Sanada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanada scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanada throws a combination. Nos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Nos. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Sanada both land. Nice combination.
Nos looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sanada.
Sanada 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Sanada.
Nos throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Sanada.

Sanada rushes Nos and presses him up against the ropes.
Nos wants to break free but Sanada has control.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nos has him pressed against the ropes.

Nos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nos tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanada.
Sanada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nos throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Sanada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nos misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nos throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a left and a right that stings Nos.
Nos misses with a body punch
and Sanada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takeya Sanada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nos tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada looks to land a combination. Nos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Nos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Takeya Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Nos misses.
Nos misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Nos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Sanada.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nos drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nos connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Sanada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nos misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nos misses with a combination
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanada duly obliges.
A punch combination from Nos misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanada scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Nos. Those never looked like landing.
Sanada looks to land a combination. Nos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Sanada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nos misses with a head kick.
Nos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Sanada works over Nos's head and body with a nice combination.
Nos misses with a low kick.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nos can do to turn this around?
Sanada lands a nice hook to Nos's body. Nos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nos misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Nos throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Nos's belly button to the back.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanada wants to clinch.
Nos misses with a double jab.
Nos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada stalks Nos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nos's face. Nos staggers backwards, shaken.
Nos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanada slips a jab from Nos.
Sanada throws a right hand that Nos ducks under and follows up with a left that Nos also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nos.
Sanada lands a really nice looking cross but Nos seems unphased.
Sanada throws a right and a left that Nos avoids nicely.
Nos takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nos throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nos throws a right and a left that Sanada avoids nicely.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada feints a jab promting Nos to slip. Sanada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nos misses with the combination.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Nos avoids them all with ease.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Sanada closes the distance and clinches.
Nos is trying to push Sanada away but Sanada has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nos tries to circle away but Sanada has him pinned against the ropes.
Nos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Nos has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanada tries to break the clinch but Nos is controlling the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Nos misses.
Sanada misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Nos. Those never looked like landing.
Sanada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nos.
Nos throws a right and a left that Sanada avoids nicely.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nos dodges the punch combination from Sanada.
Nos takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nos connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Sanada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nos.
Sanada stalks Nos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nos's face. Nos staggers backwards, shaken.
Nos misses with the combination.
Nos misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a one-two to the body.

Sanada has Nos up against the ropes in a clinch.

Nos breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nos throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
Nos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeya Sanada dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nos throws a right and a left that Sanada avoids nicely.
Nos throws a head kick that misses.
Nos misses with a series of wild punches.
Nos digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Sanada shoots for a double leg takedown but Nos sprawls well. He's pushed Sanada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a hook.
Nos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nos walks into a left hand.
Sanada throws a combination. Nos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nos slips a jab and a cross from Sanada.

Sanada clinches up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Nos has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nos wants to break free but Sanada has control.

Sanada breaks the clinch.
Nos throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
Sanada shoots in but Nos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nos back to the ropes. Sanada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanada looks to land a combination but Nos avoids it well.
Sanada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nos misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nos tries a head kick but it misses.
Nos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanada scores with a four punch combination!
Sanada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nos back to the ropes. Sanada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nos just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada tries to clinch up.
Sanada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nos lands a jab to Sanada's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nos throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanada sizes up Nos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nos throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanada counters with a two punch combo.
Sanada cracks Nos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nos thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Nos.
Sanada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nos misses with the combination.
Sanada scores with a three punch combo!
Nos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nos backs up against the ropes.
Sanada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Nos misses.
Sanada throws a nice looking combination but Nos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nos lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Nos.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sanada closes the distance and pushes Nos back into the ropes.
Nos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Nos is controlling him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanada keeps control of Nos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nos has had enough of the clinch but Sanada keeps him there for the moment.
Nos working hard to break the clinch.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Nos has the dominant position.
Nos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanada tries to break free but Nos pushes him back against the ropes.
Sanada working hard to break the clinch.
Sanada tries to circle away but Nos has him pinned against the ropes.
Nos wants to break free but Sanada has control.
Nos tries to circle away but Sanada has him pinned against the ropes.
Nos wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanada won't allow it.
Nos is trying to force a seperation but Sanada has the dominant position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanada works over Nos's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nos is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
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!
Sanada's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanada duly obliges.
Sanada lands with a nice combination. Nos backs away looking to recover.
Sanada connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Nos! He's out on his feet! Sanada rushes in and drops Nos with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Takeya Sanada!
A very excited looking Takeya Sanada 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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hype
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pop
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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barret Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin comes to the ring accompanied by Hearts on Fire by the Balboa. Siblas has chosen Furious Angels by Rob Dougan as his entrance music. Barret Karelin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Karelin
vs
Siblas

198 cm
25
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
249 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

KAISER

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barret Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Siblas!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Siblas counters with a thumping low kick.
Siblas connects with the punch.
Siblas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karelin back to the ropes. Siblas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Siblas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siblas throws out a powerful jab.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siblas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barret Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siblas stalks Karelin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karelin's face. Karelin staggers backwards, shaken.
Siblas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Siblas.
Siblas thuds his right hand into Karelin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karelin needs to keep his hands up - Siblas had a free shot at his head there.

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

Karelin is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Siblas! Karelin is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Siblas!
A very excited looking Tony Siblas 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Sterling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Matsumoto
vs
Sterling

175 cm
39
159 lbs
24 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matsumoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matsumoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Matsumoto connects with a nice short shot to Sterling's temple.
Matsumoto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matsumoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sterling hang on?
Matsumoto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matsumoto landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sterling is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Matsumoto locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sterling is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryuu Matsumoto!
Ryuu Matsumoto retains his lightweight title!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sang Min The Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Min The Flash
vs
Cobra

195 cm
30
290 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

188 cm
36
250 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Min The Flash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Cobra.
Cobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Flash.
Cobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Flash blocks a head kick by Cobra.
Cobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Flash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Flash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobra ducks right into an uppercut from The Flash.
The Flash circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Flash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Flash scores with a hook.

Cobra has The Flash up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Flash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobra pushes off an throws an elbow but The Flash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Flash has Cobra pressed against the ropes, preventing Cobra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

The Flash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Flash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cobra ducks right into an uppercut from The Flash.
The Flash misses with a few strikes there.
The Flash scores with a jab. Cobra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Flash throws a leg kick that misses.
The Flash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Flash lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobra connects with a high kick.
The Flash lands a nice hook to Cobra's body. Cobra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobra walks into a straight right hand from The Flash.
The Flash throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Flash misses with a low kick as Cobra jumps back.
The Flash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cobra moves into the clinch.
Cobra struggles to land a body shot inside as The Flash controls his hands.
The Flash has Cobra pressed against the ropes, preventing Cobra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Flash.
Cobra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobra has The Flash pushed against the ropes.
The Flash is trying to break the clinch but Cobra is controlling him.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Flash blocks it with crossed arms.
The Flash working hard to break the clinch.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Flash avoids it.
Cobra has The Flash pressed against the ropes.
Cobra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Flash in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

The Flash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Flash scores with a jab to the head.
The Flash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Flash stuns Cobra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Flash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Flash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Flash misses with a combination
and Cobra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by The Flash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Flash misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Flash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cobra back to the ropes. The Flash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobra takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Flash is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Flash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Flash misses with a looping left.
Cobra ducks right into an uppercut from The Flash.
The Flash lands with a right hand.
The Flash throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Flash slips a jab and a cross from Cobra.
A swing and a miss from The Flash.
The Flash misses with a wild body shot.
The Flash swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobra.
Cobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobra throws a sloppy head kick and The Flash moves out of range easily.
The Flash looks for the body kick but Cobra saw that one coming.
Cobra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Flash.
Cobra avoids the body shot from The Flash.
The Flash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Flash avoids the head kick by Cobra.
Cobra tries to bum rush The Flash with a series of wild strikes but The Flash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Flash throws a right and a left that Cobra avoids nicely.
The Flash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobra.
A telegraphed right hand from The Flash misses the target.
The Flash misses with a straight left.
The Flash throws a hook but Cobra avoids it easily.
The Flash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Flash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Flash looks to land a left hand but Cobra moved out of range nicely.
Cobra throws a big shot that misses.
Cobra tries a head kick but it misses.
The Flash thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Flash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Flash.
The Flash ducks under a wild hook from Cobra.
Cobra misses with a few strikes there.
The Flash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cobra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobra throws a poor cross that misses
and The Flash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobra throws a jab when The Flash was well out of range.
The Flash misses with a low kick.
Cobra misses with a straight left.
A nice combination there by The Flash.
The Flash staying out of range there.
Cobra avoids the body shot from The Flash.
A head kick misses from The Flash.
Cobra avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Flash throws a big shot that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Flash tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Cobra.
Cobra throws a head kick but The Flash moves out of range.
Cobra throws a series of strikes that have The Flash backpedaling.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobra - that will leave a mark!
The Flash moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Flash throws the left hand but Cobra avoids the punch easily.
Cobra misses with a hook.
The Flash misses with a looping left.
Cobra jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobra misses with a double jab.
Cobra misses with the combination.
Cobra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Flash moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Flash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cobra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Flash staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Cobra.
The Flash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from The Flash lands.
The Flash misses with a head kick.
The Flash misses with a wild combination.
Cobra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Flash.
Cobra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Flash backs up against the ropes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Cobra.
The Flash thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Flash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Flash lands with a cross.
The Flash cracks Cobra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The Flash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Flash keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobra throws a body punch but The Flash moves out of range.
Cobra doesn't manage to clinch there - The Flash circles away.
The Flash throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cobra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Flash finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobra's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from The Flash does no damage.
Cobra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Flash.
Cobra throws a head kick but The Flash moves out of range.
The Flash connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sang Min The Flash dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cobra feints and then cracks The Flash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Flash down.
Alan Cobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobra connects with a nice looking jab.
The Flash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Flash throws a solid leg kick but Cobra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Flash.
The Flash swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobra counters with a three punch combo that has The Flash backing up. The Flash nods at Cobra to acknowledge the strikes.
The Flash slips a jab and a cross from Cobra.
The Flash throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Flash throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Flash takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobra looks to land a combination but The Flash avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Flash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobra wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Cobra. Those never looked like landing.
The Flash misses the jab.
The Flash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Flash.
Cobra 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.
Cobra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Flash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobra's calf.
Nice shot lands for The Flash.
Cobra throws a series of punches but The Flash moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Flash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Flash loads up on a big right hand but Cobra slips the punch.
The Flash catches Cobra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from The Flash. Those never looked like landing.
Cobra lands a high kick!

It looks like Sang Min The Flash has been cut.
Sang Min The Flash is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from The Flash.
The Flash throws a shot from downtown. Cobra moves away and avoids it.
A combination from The Flash does no damage.
Cobra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cobra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Flash throws out a loose jab but Cobra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobra feints a jab promting The Flash to slip. Cobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Flash slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobra misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Flash.
The Flash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Flash back to the ropes. Cobra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobra moves out of range as The Flash strikes.
Cobra throws a series of punches but The Flash avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Cobra misses.
The Flash looks to throw the jab but Cobra is out of range.
Cobra moves in looking to clinch but The Flash pushes him off.
The Flash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Cobra.
Cobra moves out of range of the strikes.
Alan Cobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobra checks a low kick from The Flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Flash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobra has time to react.
Cobra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Flash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Flash misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobra.
Cobra throws the left hand but The Flash avoids the punch easily.
Cobra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Flash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Flash ducks under a wild hook from Cobra.
The Flash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobra on the side of the head.
The Flash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Cobra. Beautiful body shot.
Cobra tries to clinch up but The Flash circles away and keeps his distance.
The Flash misses with a body shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Flash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Flash loads up on a big right hand but Cobra slips the punch.
Cobra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Flash ducks under a wild hook from Cobra.
The Flash bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobra swinging wildly here.
The Flash cracks Cobra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A head kick misses from The Flash.

The Flash tries to keep at a distance but Cobra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobra is trying to break free.
Cobra tries to circle away but The Flash has him pinned against the ropes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cobra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cobra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Flash being controlled against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The Flash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobra throws an overhand right that lands on The Flash's shoulder, as The Flash tries to avoid the shot.
Cobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobra moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobra ducks under a wild hook from The Flash.
The Flash jabs Cobra right on the nose. Cobra blinks but takes it well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Flash avoids the body shot from Cobra.
The Flash connects with a nice looking jab.
The Flash staying out of range there.
Nice cross by The Flash.
The Flash closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cobra! The Flash dives in looking to finish! Cobra is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sang Min The Flash!
Sang Min The Flash retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Sang Min The Flash rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.