T$T Grand Prix Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shrab Kabovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kabovik
vs
Salonga

179 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
164 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shrab Kabovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asiong Salonga!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salonga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kabovik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Salonga keeping moving, preventing Kabovik from controlling successfully.
Kabovik throwing strikes but missing.
Kabovik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kabovik is looking to work some ground and pound but Salonga has wrist control.
Kabovik trying to control but Salonga is working from the bottom.
Salonga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salonga wants to stand and escape but Kabovik is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabovik working some strikes from top position.
Salonga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kabovik's guard.
Salonga trying to control but Kabovik is working from the bottom.
Kabovik controls Salonga momentarily but Salonga frees himself.
Kabovik wants to stand up but Salonga is controlling him.
Salonga wants to control from the top but Kabovik keeps moving.
Kabovik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salonga is controlling him.
Salonga preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Asiong Salonga.
Salonga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salonga wants it to stay on the feet.

Kabovik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salonga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kabovik is in Salonga's guard.
Salonga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kabovik is controlling him.
Salonga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kabovik!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kabovik is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kabovik is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Salonga there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik tries to hold on but Salonga pushes him away.
Kabovik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.

Salonga is working for a guillotine from mount but Kabovik frees his head quite easily.
Kabovik is trying desperately to improve position.
Salonga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kabovik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Salonga there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kabovik is trying desperately to improve position.
Kabovik is just holding on here. Salonga manages to take his back.
Salonga controlling well, preventing Kabovik from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kabovik preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salonga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrab Kabovik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kabovik throws a right and a left that Salonga avoids nicely.
Kabovik tries to clinch but Salonga moves out of range.

Kabovik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salonga sprawls well initially but Kabovik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kabovik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salonga tries to get to full guard but Kabovik has control of the leg.
Salonga trying to control but Kabovik postures up.
Salonga moves into full guard.
Kabovik chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabovik trying to control but Salonga is working from the bottom.
Kabovik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kabovik working some strikes from top position.

Salonga isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kabovik stacks Salonga 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 Kabovik!
Kabovik lands a nice forearm strike.
Kabovik working away.
Salonga stops Kabovik from passing to mount.
Salonga tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga is trying desperately to improve position.
Kabovik lands a couple of good shots and Salonga has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Salonga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Salonga is trying to remain composed but Kabovik is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kabovik is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kabovik gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kabovik gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kabovik apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salonga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kabovik avoids it really well and circles away.
Salonga is breathing heavily.
Salonga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kabovik has closed the distance and engaged Salonga in a clinch.
Kabovik effectively controlling the action here.
Salonga stops a takedown attempt from Kabovik.
Kabovik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kabovik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salonga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shrab Kabovik. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kabovik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kabovik manages to end up in side control.
Salonga struggling a bit here.
Kabovik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Salonga to see if he's OK.
Kabovik is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kabovik crashes against the mat.
Kabovik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Salonga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salonga tries to improve position but can't.
Kabovik working the head with strikes.
Salonga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salonga is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Salonga is trying to control Kabovik's posture but Kabovik avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrab Kabovik dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kabovik has a takedown stuffed.
Salonga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kabovik as he jumps to the side.

Kabovik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salonga wants to stand and escape but Kabovik is having none of it.
Kabovik trying to control but Salonga is working from the bottom.
Kabovik throws an elbow that misses. Salonga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kabovik's guard. Nice move by Salonga!

The fighters are working up against the ropes. Kabovik manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabovik tries for a takedown but Salonga manages to get underhooks.
Kabovik scores with a hook to the body.
Salonga trying to land knees to the body.
Salonga tries a body shot but Kabovik blocks it.
Salonga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kabovik has him pressed against the ropes.

Kabovik has Salonga pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kabovik pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Salonga tumbling to the mat - Kabovik dives into Salonga's guard.
Salonga keeping moving, preventing Kabovik from controlling successfully.
Kabovik lands a couple of elbows.
Kabovik throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik won't allow Salonga to get back to his feet.
Kabovik wants to control from the top but Salonga keeps moving.
Kabovik chips away with some ground and pound.
Kabovik is in close to Salonga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kabovik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salonga throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Salonga keeping moving, preventing Kabovik from controlling successfully.
Kabovik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salonga's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salonga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kabovik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kabovik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kabovik wants to control from the top but Salonga keeps moving.
Kabovik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kabovik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kabovik working the head and body with strikes.
Kabovik slips a nice elbow through Salonga's hands, connecting with Salonga's forehead.
Kabovik moves into full mount! Salonga won't be happy about that!
Salonga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kabovik controlling from the full mount.
Shrab Kabovik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kabovik landing strikes from the mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Shrab Kabovik!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Shrab Kabovik!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Shrab Kabovik!

Shrab Kabovik wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heifei Jsjfie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heifei Jsjfie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ramos
vs
Jsjfie

200 cm
19
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

213 cm
19
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heifei Jsjfie!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt.
Jsjfie tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Jsjfie.
Jsjfie looks to land a combination but Ramos avoids it well.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jsjfie.
Jsjfie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jsjfie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jsjfie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Jsjfie avoids them all with ease.
Jsjfie connects with a crisp jab.
Ramos shoots in for a double leg but Jsjfie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jsjfie pinned against the ropes. Jsjfie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Jsjfie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jsjfie does no damage.
Jsjfie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jsjfie throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely.
Jsjfie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jsjfie swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Jsjfie as Ramos shoots in.
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Jsjfie works over Ramos's head and body with a nice combination.
Ramos slips under a jab from Jsjfie.
Sloppy strikes from Jsjfie. Those never looked like landing.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jsjfie finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jsjfie misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos goes for a double leg but Jsjfie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jsjfie continues to drive forward.
Jsjfie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jsjfie tries to break the clinch but Ramos is controlling the position.
Ramos tries to score a body lock takedown but Jsjfie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramos tries to land a knee to the head but Jsjfie blocks with his arms.
Ramos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jsjfie after a bit of a struggle.

Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jsjfie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jsjfie throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Ramos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jsjfie is fending him off so far but Ramos persists. Nope, Jsjfie circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jsjfie lands with a nice combination. Ramos backs away looking to recover.

It looks like George Ramos has been cut.
Heifei Jsjfie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jsjfie dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Jab, jab by Jsjfie - just one landing.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jsjfie as he avoids it easily.
Jsjfie with a jab.
Jsjfie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jsjfie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jsjfie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jsjfie tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Jsjfie throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jsjfie finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos's head.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jsjfie.
Jsjfie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jsjfie throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Jsjfie misses.
Jsjfie misses with a few strikes there.
Jsjfie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sloppy strikes from Jsjfie. Those never looked like landing.
Jsjfie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jsjfie's waist but Jsjfie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramos off to one side.
Jsjfie cracks Ramos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jsjfie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Jsjfie does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heifei Jsjfie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Ramos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jsjfie misses with the combination.
Jsjfie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ramos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jsjfie to the mat! Jsjfie manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jsjfie keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Ramos trying to control but Jsjfie is working from the bottom.
Ramos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Jsjfie is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jsjfie controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself.

Jsjfie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos stays in close to Jsjfie's body and controls the position.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Jsjfie keeps moving.
Jsjfie keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.

Jsjfie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramos is aware though and is defending well.
Jsjfie keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Heifei Jsjfie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Jsjfie is keeping the position.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramos looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jsjfie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ramos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jsjfie has tightened it up now! Ramos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Heifei Jsjfie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allan McGraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinoki has chosen wadiako as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McGraf
vs
Shinoki

174 cm
26
157 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
169 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allan McGraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naya Shinoki !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraf tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shinoki counters with a left and a right that stings McGraf.

Shinoki scores with a takedown into McGraf's guard.

Shinoki has gone for a leg lock! McGraf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shinoki 's guard.

Shinoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGraf defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shinoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGraf wants to pass the guard but Shinoki is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoki trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGraf being controlled here momentarily.

McGraf is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shinoki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McGraf is looking to defend but Shinoki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McGraf! Shinoki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McGraf taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naya Shinoki !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Naya Shinoki waved his t-shirt featuring Damnfield clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gokhan Kemer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Kotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 155lb limit. Gokhan Kemer came in at 156.9 and Pavel Kotov came in at 157.1 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. Pavel Kotov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Kemer
vs
Kotov

182 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
168 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gokhan Kemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pavel Kotov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kotov pinned against the ropes. Kotov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kotov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kemer shoots in and drives through. Kotov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gokhan Kemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kemer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kotov swivels and escapes.
Kemer wants to clinch but Kotov slips to the side

and Kotov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Kemer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotov distracts Kemer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kemer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kemer is breathing heavily.
Kemer has momentary wrist control but Kotov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kotov passes into half guard.
Kotov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Kemer is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Kemer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kotov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kemer! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kotov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kotov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redjo Majkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majkan has chosen Silent Gun as his entrance music. Redjo Majkan is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bones
vs
Majkan

198 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

190 cm
25
245 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Redjo Majkan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones throws a combination that misses

and Majkan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bones's guard.
Bones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bones wants to stand but Majkan is controlling the position.
Majkan cracks Bones with a solid left hand.
Majkan scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majkan with a nice head shot there.
Bones can't keep his opponent in guard - Majkan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Majkan.
Bones taking some punishment here, with Majkan in his half guard.
Majkan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Bones is rocked!
Bones wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Bones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Majkan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Majkan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Majkan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bones is hurt! He's hurt bad - Majkan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bones from any more punishment! Congratulations to Majkan! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Redjo Majkan!
Redjo Majkan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Koma
vs
Chan

175 cm
20
181 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

204 cm
27
260 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conde Koma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Chan!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koma throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
Koma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chan lands a high kick!
Conde Koma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koma but Koma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koma.

Koma clinches with his opponent.
Chan has had enough of the clinch but Koma keeps him there for the moment.
Koma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chan up against the ropes.
Koma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chan prevents Koma from breaking the clinch.

Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koma doesn't manage to clinch there - Chan circles away.
Chan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koma wants to clinch up but Chan keeps it at a distance.

Koma closes the distance and pushes Chan back into the ropes.
Koma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chan keeps control of Koma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koma tries to break the clinch but Chan is controlling the position.
Koma keeps control of Chan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Chan jumps into guard, dragging Koma to the mat.
Chan controls Koma momentarily but Koma frees himself.
Koma throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Koma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koma stops Chan from standing up.
Chan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jet Chan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Koma throws a combination that misses
and Chan counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koma tries to clinch up.
Chan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koma wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Koma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conde Koma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Chan.
Chan tries to clinch but Koma moves out of range.
Chan keeps the fight on the outside.
Koma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Koma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chan's elbow.
Koma scores with a shoulder strike.
Koma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koma tries to clinch up but Chan circles away and keeps his distance.
Chan darts in looking for a takedown but Koma gets double underhooks and turns Chan into the ropes.
Koma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Chan wants a takedown.

Koma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chan takes a step back to recover.
Chan looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koma wants to clinch.
Koma wants to clinch up but Chan keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koma throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Koma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koma moves out of range as Chan throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conde Koma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Chan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koma but Koma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown. Koma tries to sprawl out of it but Chan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Koma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chan shoots in but Koma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conde Koma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Chan.
Koma misses with a low kick.
Koma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koma is out of range.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conde Koma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koma moves to clinch but Chan breaks away

and Chan moves into the clinch.
Koma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Koma.
Koma lands with a left to the head.
Koma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chan jumps guard but Koma turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chan is breathing heavily.

Chan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koma regains guard immediately.
Koma wants to stand but Chan is controlling the position.

Koma pushes Chan off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan shoots in and drives through. Koma sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koma takes the fight into the clinch.

Chan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chan manages to end up in side control.

Koma sneaks out the side door and pushes Chan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koma tries a head kick but it misses.
Koma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koma tries to clinch there but Chan circles away.
Koma fails in his attempt to clinch.

Koma closes the distance and clinches.
Chan taking a breather.
Koma keeps control of Chan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chan lands an elbow inside.
Chan avoiding damage as Koma throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chan jumps guard but Koma stands there with Chan around his waist. Chan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Chan breaks the clinch.
Chan throws a lazy uppercut

and Koma counters with a crisp one two that drops Chan! Koma thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chan to his feet! Chan is in big trouble!

Chan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koma wants it to stay on the feet.
Chan is still on wobbly legs! Can Koma finish him?
Koma wants to clinch up but Chan keeps it at a distance.

Koma closes the distance and clinches.
Chan seems to have recovered his senses.
Koma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chans head.
Chan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koma's efforts to push away.
Koma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koma lands a nice shot to the body.
Chan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conde Koma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Koma throws an elbow but misses.

Koma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koma wants to stall.
Koma holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koma stalling in the clinch but Chan improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conde Koma 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.

Chan dives in for a single leg takedown but Koma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Koma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Koma cracks Chan with a nice body shot.
Chan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koma pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Koma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koma as he jumps to the side.
Conde Koma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Chan.
Koma looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt - Koma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conde Koma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Koma takes the fight into the clinch.
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koma keeps control of Chan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koma looking to slow down the pace here.
Koma lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Koma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koma stops a takedown attempt from Chan.
Koma is looking to control Chan's arms but Chan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koma has his back to the ropes.
Chan is trying to pull guard but Koma has him pressed against the ropes.
Chan has Koma pressed against the ropes, preventing Koma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koma lands a body shot in the clinch.

Koma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Koma forces Chan back against the ropes and clinches.
Koma tries to circle away but Chan has him pinned against the ropes.

Koma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Koma drops Chan with a beautiful combination! Chan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Koma is looking for the KO!
Conde Koma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like Jet Chan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Koma closes the distance and clinches.
Koma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koma taking a breather.
Koma stops a takedown attempt from Chan.
Koma is trying to break free.
Koma taking a breather.
Chan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koma gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Koma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Koma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Chan blocks a body shot from Koma.

Koma breaks from the clinch.
Koma misses with a wild combination.
Koma lands a nice shot to the body.
Koma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koma moves into the clinch successfully.
Chan wants to stall.
Koma is looking to control Chan's arms but Chan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koma has his back to the ropes.
Chan has Koma pressed against the ropes, preventing Koma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chan.
Koma lands a right hand.
Chan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koma is defending well.
Chan is trying to drag Koma to the mat but Koma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koma gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conde Koma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koma, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Conde Koma!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Conde Koma!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Conde Koma!

Conde Koma wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Starchwhite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Starchwhite
vs
Alves

197 cm
28
271 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buckley Starchwhite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Alves!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starchwhite shoots in but no luck this time.

Starchwhite drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Starchwhite postures up and lands a big shot to Alves's brow.
Starchwhite is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Starchwhite makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alves is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Starchwhite has his hands clasped together but Alves extends and breaks Starchwhite's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Alves.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Alves!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabrici Gorfal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobroma Garvonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gorfal
vs
Garvonin

175 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
27
169 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabrici Gorfal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobroma Garvonin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Garvonin. No joy for Gorfal on that attempt.
Garvonin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gorfal sprawls well. Gorfal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garvonin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gorfal. No joy for Garvonin on that attempt.
Garvonin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gorfal is fending him off so far but Garvonin persists. Nope, Gorfal circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabrici Gorfal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobroma Garvonin.
Garvonin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garvonin shoots for a double leg takedown but Gorfal sprawls well. He's pushed Garvonin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garvonin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garvonin has his takedown stuffed

so Gorfal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gorfal throwing strikes but missing.
Gorfal looking to sit in guard and control but Garvonin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gorfal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal keeping full guard, as Garvonin tries to pass.
Garvonin postures up.

Gorfal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garvonin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garvonin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorfal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorfal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garvonin is one step ahead there.
Garvonin trying to control but Gorfal is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gorfal wants to control but Garvonin is keeping him busy.
Garvonin is trying to control but can't.
Gorfal wants to take a breather but Garvonin is having none of it.
Gorfal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garvonin is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garvonin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Gorfal won't allow Garvonin to get back to his feet.
Garvonin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal wants to control from the top but Garvonin keeps moving.

Garvonin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorfal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gorfal wants to control from the top but Garvonin keeps moving.
Gorfal postures up and lands a big shot to Garvonin's brow.
Gorfal is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal throws a big elbow that misses.
Garvonin looking to control.
Garvonin wants to sweep here but Gorfal controlling him for the moment.
Gorfal trying to control but Garvonin is working from the bottom.

Garvonin is looking for a triangle here but Gorfal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvonin is not content to let Gorfal control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabrici Gorfal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Garvonin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorfal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garvonin sprawls well. Garvonin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorfal gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garvonin.

Garvonin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gorfal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garvonin is in Gorfal's guard.
Garvonin wants to control from the top but Gorfal keeps moving.
Gorfal working a defensive guard here.
Fabrici Gorfal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorfal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garvonin manages to get himself to full guard.
Gorfal preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garvonin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Garvonin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorfal is aware though and is defending well.
Garvonin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorfal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gorfal stands and throws Garvonin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gorfal in side control, throwing shots but Garvonin defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gorfal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garvonin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gorfal's guard! Nice work there by Garvonin!
Gorfal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Garvonin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garvonin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Garvonin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorfal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garvonin has managed to get both his arms back between Gorfal's legs - danger averted.
Garvonin throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvonin works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Garvonin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorfal sees it coming and defends easily.
Gorfal trying to hold on to Garvonin's head to control him but Garvonin postures up.
Garvonin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gorfal's head.

Garvonin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garvonin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garvonin trying to control the pace.
Garvonin trying to pass the guard but Gorfal defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gorfal actively working from the bottom here.
Gorfal tries to get to full guard but Garvonin has control of the leg.
Garvonin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gorfal's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvonin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Gorfal looking for submissions off his back.
Gorfal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gorfal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kobroma Garvonin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Garvonin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garvonin.
Garvonin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gorfal throws the kick towards the body but Garvonin avoids it.
Garvonin has his takedown stuffed

and Gorfal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garvonin is looking to stand back up but Gorfal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Garvonin.
Gorfal is pressing down on Garvonin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garvonin is holding on for now.
Gorfal throws a strike but Garvonin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gorfal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garvonin's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal throws a big right hand that misses.
Gorfal throwing strikes from guard but Garvonin blocks nicely.

Gorfal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garvonin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorfal has managed to get both his arms back between Garvonin's legs - danger averted.
Garvonin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garvonin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gorfal trying to control the position from guard on top but Garvonin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorfal throwing strikes from guard but Garvonin blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal wants to control from the top but Garvonin keeps moving.
Gorfal wants to pass the guard but Garvonin is keeping the position.
Gorfal preventing the sweep.

Garvonin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gorfal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorfal stays in close to Garvonin's body and controls the position.

Gorfal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garvonin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorfal has managed to get both his arms back between Garvonin's legs - danger averted.
Gorfal looking to pass the guard.
Garvonin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gorfal looking to sit in guard and control but Garvonin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gorfal keeping full guard, as Garvonin tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvonin wants to control from the top but Gorfal keeps moving.
Garvonin postures up.
Garvonin preventing the sweep.

Gorfal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garvonin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garvonin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvonin trying to control but Gorfal is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabrici Gorfal clearly takes 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.

Garvonin shoots in looking for a takedown. Gorfal tries to sprawl out of it but Garvonin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gorfal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Garvonin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gorfal to the mat! Gorfal manages to get full guard.
Gorfal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garvonin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorfal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garvonin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gorfal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Gorfal is looking for a triangle but Garvonin pushes his legs off easily.
Gorfal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garvonin's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal throws a big right hand that misses.
Gorfal trying to control but Garvonin is working from the bottom.

Garvonin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gorfal stacks Garvonin 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 Gorfal!
Garvonin looking for a sweep but Gorfal has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Garvonin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorfal has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal tries to control but Garvonin wriggling away.
Garvonin is trying to stand.
Gorfal forces the positional change into back control.
Garvonin tries to break free.

Gorfal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Garvonin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Gorfal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvonin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garvonin is working to get back to half guard.
Gorfal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gorfal trying to control but Garvonin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvonin regains half guard.
Garvonin is looking for a sweep. Gorfal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gorfal 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.
Gorfal is just content to waste time from the top position. Garvonin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabrici Gorfal had his way with Kobroma Garvonin in 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. This is the final round!

Gorfal shoots for a double leg takedown but Garvonin sprawls well. He's pushed Gorfal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gorfal tries to land a front kick but Garvonin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garvonin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gorfal as he jumps to the side.
Gorfal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gorfal wants it to stay on the feet.

Gorfal rushes Garvonin and presses him up against the ropes.
Gorfal goes for a takedown attempt but Garvonin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Gorfal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garvonin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gorfal is in Garvonin's guard.
Garvonin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gorfal wants to control but Garvonin is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvonin trying to control from half guard but Gorfal is working away.
Garvonin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garvonin avoids the attempt from Gorfal to control.
Garvonin with shots to the head and body - Gorfal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gorfal working to try and regain half guard.
Gorfal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garvonin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal tries to hold on but Garvonin postures up.
Gorfal is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Garvonin has taken his back.
Garvonin is not going to allow Gorfal to sit and survive in this position.

Garvonin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garvonin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Garvonin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Garvonin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Garvonin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Garvonin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gorfal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrici Gorfal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garvonin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garvonin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gorfal as he avoids it easily.
Garvonin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal slaps away a takedown attempt from Garvonin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garvonin darts in looking for a takedown but Gorfal gets double underhooks and turns Garvonin into the ropes.
Garvonin prevents the takedown attempt.
Garvonin goes for a takedown attempt but Gorfal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garvonin darts in looking for a takedown but Gorfal gets double underhooks and turns Garvonin into the ropes.
Gorfal fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Gorfal gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gorfal in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvonin is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kobroma Garvonin.
Well Gorfal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Fabrici Gorfal!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Fabrici Gorfal!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Fabrici Gorfal!

Fabrici Gorfal wins by unanimous decision!
Fabrici Gorfal is the new lightweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dileo comes into the arena with Sole Silenzioso by SUBSONICA blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dileo
vs
Bungradidoa

192 cm
21
223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dileo but Dileo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dileo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bungradidoa misses with a straight right.
Bungradidoa misses with a double jab
and Dileo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bungradidoa misses with a left hand
and Dileo counters with a left to the body.
Dileo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dileo connects with a looping right hand.
Dileo delivers a nice body kick.
Bungradidoa misses with a double jab
and Dileo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bungradidoa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bungradidoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dileo defends well and Bungradidoa ends up having to push Dileo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dileo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dileo is working Bungradidoa over against the ropes.
Bungradidoa looks winded!
Dileo lands a left hand.
Dileo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dileo lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo digs a right hand into Bungradidoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bungradidoa's gas tank.
Dileo lands an elbow inside that Bungradidoa shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dileo.

It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut.
Dileo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Dileo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dileo.
Dileo lands a right hand.
A short right from Dileo on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dileo lands a body punch.
Dileo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dileo avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Dileo - that landed with a thud.
Dileo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dileo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dileo scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Dileo - that landed with a thud.
Dileo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dileo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dileo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dileo as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dileo.
Dileo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dileo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dileo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Dileo.
Dileo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Dileo.
Dileo lands an elbow just above Bungradidoa 's eye.
Nice body punch from Dileo.
Dileo lands a nice uppercut.
Dileo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Dileo.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dileo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dileo lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dileo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dileo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Dileo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dileo.
Dileo digs a right hand underneath Bungradidoa's ribcage. Bungradidoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Dileo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bungradidoa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dileo throws a leg kick which misses Bungradidoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Bungradidoa tries to avoid it.
Dileo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dileo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dileo lands a nice looking body kick.
Bungradidoa tries to move into range but Dileo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Bungradidoa is rocked!
Dileo connects with a leg kick. Bungradidoa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bungradidoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dileo finish him?
Dileo cracks Bungradidoa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bungradidoa falls backwards against the ropes. Dileo follows up with more strikes that drop Bungradidoa to his knees. Dileo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bungradidoa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Dileo!
Davide Dileo is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Davide Dileo 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
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bark comes into the arena with RUN DMC its like that blaring out of the sound system. Barker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bark
vs
Barker

190 cm
41
235 lbs
43 - 22 - 0

180 cm
36
182 lbs
29 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oakley Bark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Barker!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

Bark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bark is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barker wants to improve his position but Bark is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bark 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.
Barker is looking to improve his position.

Bark seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Barker has recovered full guard.
Bark trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Bark wants to pass the guard but Barker is keeping the position.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark passes Barker's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Bark is trying to work for a kimura but Barker is defending well.
Barker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bark's back!
Bark has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bark staying busy and making it hard for Barker to control.
Bark trying to control the hands but Barker won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark tries to escape the position.
Barker scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bark is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barker wants to control but Bark is keeping busy.
Barker is not going to allow Bark to sit and survive in this position.
Barker missing with strikes.
Bark trying to control the hands but Barker breaks the grip.

Bark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barker.
Barker lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bark.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bark looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bark covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Barker misses with an elbow to the head.
Barker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barker not allowing Bark to control his hands.
Bark can't escape the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bark is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Barker. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Barker lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bark looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Barker lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bark.
Barker lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bark trying to get back to his feet but Barker is in full control for now.
Bark rolls, trying to escape but Barker keeps control of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bark is working hard here to advance position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bark holding both Barker 's hands and preventing any damage.

Barker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bark won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Barker off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Barker!
William Barker is the new super heavyweight champion!
William Barker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.