AJFC 32: Finally PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginchin Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Gotta Feeling . The crowd seem to be enjoying Machida's choice of entrance music: Clint Eastwood . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Santana
vs
Machida

185 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginchin Machida!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Santana lands but Machida takes it in his stride.
Santana looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Machida tries for a takedown but Santana circles away easily

and Santana counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Machida!
Machida tries to buck Santana off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Santana looking to secure an arm triangle but Machida defends it well.

Santana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida trying desperately to get to his feet.

Machida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santana.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Santana with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Machida really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Santana has control of Machida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Santana is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Santana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machida really wants to buck Santana off and get back to his feet.

Santana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Machida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Machida is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Santana jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Machida manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santana paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Machida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santana did well to prevent Machida getting side control.
Machida uses his free foot to push down on Santana's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santana.
Santana is desperately trying to improve his position but Machida has a good base and remains in mount.

Machida has control of Santana's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Santana regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Machida wants to take Santana's back here but Santana is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Santana manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machida tries to pass to full mount but Santana defends it.
Santana manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Santana 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.
Santana is working hard here to advance position.
Machida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santana's guard.
Santana tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
Machida works his way into side control.
Santana tries to improve position but can't.
Santana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santana is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santana!
Santana tries to reverse the position but Machida maintains control.
Santana has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Machida is hanging on to Santana's back as he tries to escape.
Machida doesn't have the hooks in and Santana manages to turn into his guard.

Machida kicks Santana off and gets to his feet.
Santana shoots and misses

and Machida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santana's guard now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Machida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ginchin Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Machida throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Santana.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Santana on that attempt.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Machida.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machida moves nicely into side control.
Santana is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Machida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Santana moves into full guard.
Santana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
Machida forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Santana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Santana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machida pulls his head out easily.
Machida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santana is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Santana is defending against the submission attempts here by Machida.
Santana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machida's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santana looking to break Machida's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machida remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Machida defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Machida is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Machida has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Machida fending off the submission attempt from Santana.
Machida controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Machida is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

Santana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Machida pushes Santana off and gets back to his feet.
Machida misses with a takedown
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Santana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machida tries to kick Santana off but Santana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Santana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ginchin Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Machida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Santana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santana.

Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Machida pushes Santana off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Santana with a poor takedown

and Machida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santana wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
Santana keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.
Machida passes Santana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santana wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
Machida trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Santana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machida wants to take his opponent's back but Santana doesn't allow it.
Machida prevents Santana from getting the reversal.
Igor Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santana has given up his back.

Machida working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Santana defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Machida looking for the RNC.
Santana tries to break free.

Santana won't enjoy being in this position. Machida looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Santana is tapping - it's over boys! Machida picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ginchin Machida!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Makashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cro Cop comes to the cage accompanied by My Immortal . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cro Cop
vs
Makashima

185 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Cro Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Makashima!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makashima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cro Cop circles away quickly and effectively.
Cro Cop shoots in but Makashima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makashima tries a head kick but it misses.

Makashima drives through and clinches with Cro Cop against the cage.
Makashima pushes Cro Cop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makashima lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Makashima lands an elbow inside that Cro Cop shrugs off.
Cro Cop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Makashima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cro Cop is defended easily by Makashima.
Cro Cop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Makashima connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makashima circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Cro Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Makashima pushes Cro Cop up against the cage in a clinch.

Makashima manages to break the clinch.
Makashima throws a leg kick which misses Cro Cop's front leg but catches the back leg as Cro Cop tries to avoid it.
Kenta Makashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cro Cop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cro Cop is breathing heavily.

Makashima rushes Cro Cop and presses him up against the cage.
Makashima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Makashima lands a hook that snaps the head of Cro Cop backwards.

Makashima breaks the clinch.
Makashima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cro Cop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makashima.
Makashima fakes the leg kick and cracks Cro Cop in the body.
Kenta Makashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cro Cop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makashima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makashima lands a head kick. Cro Cop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Makashima scores with a nice body kick.
Makashima tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Makashima.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makashima. That's going to slow Cro Cop down.
Makashima lands the left hand.
Makashima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cro Cop's calf.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makashima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Makashima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cro Cop's defenses.
Makashima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cro Cop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makashima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cro Cop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makashima lands a nice elbow.
Makashima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Makashima.
Makashima crunches a lovely knee into Cro Cop's ribcage.

Makashima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makashima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makashima!
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!
Makashima lands a brutal head kick. Cro Cop looks out on his feet and Makashima throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kenta Makashima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and van chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). chan has chosen Numb as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belfort
vs
chan

185 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

188 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, van chan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belfort wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from chan.
Belfort avoids the head kick by chan.
chan shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and chan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Belfort!
Belfort is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
chan breaks from Belfort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Belfort keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
chan landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
chan working Belfort over with strikes here.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but chan maintains control.
chan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
chan breaks from Belfort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
chan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
chan connects with a bit shot that sees Belfort covering up! More strikes from chan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! chan is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). van chan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Brasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brasco
vs
Zaraki

195 cm
25
217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

199 cm
24
208 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Brasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasco misses with a two punch combination.
Brasco stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaraki. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.

Zaraki gets a takedown into half guard.
Brasco scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zaraki manages to mount him!
Zaraki with good strikes from the mount here!
Zaraki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zaraki scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Zaraki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brasco is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brasco tries to stand but Zaraki is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brasco!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaraki won't let Brasco get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zaraki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zaraki is landing with some decent strikes but Brasco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Zaraki connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki landing punches.
Zaraki lands a big elbow.
Zaraki dominating with strikes here.
Zaraki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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 fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaraki lands a heavy elbow.
Brasco really wants to buck Zaraki off and get back to his feet.
Brasco is squirming around, avoiding Zaraki's attempts to control the action.
Brasco is in a horrible position here. Zaraki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaraki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brasco is looking to escape.
Zaraki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zaraki landing strikes from the mount.
Zaraki trying to control but Brasco is having none of it.
Zaraki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brasco hang on?
Zaraki with good strikes from the mount here!
Zaraki working Brasco over with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Brasco really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brasco hang on?
Zaraki content just to control the position here.
Brasco wants to try and get back to his feet.
Zaraki tries to control but Brasco wriggling away.
Brasco wants to get back to his feet.
Zaraki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaraki breaks from Brasco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zaraki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenpachi Zaraki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zaraki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brasco tries to avoid it but Zaraki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brasco to the ground. Brasco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donnie Brasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaraki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brasco swivels and escapes.

Zaraki scores a takedown into full mount!
Zaraki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brasco is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
BOOM! Zaraki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zaraki lands with some strikes.
Zaraki won't let Brasco get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Brasco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zaraki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zaraki working Brasco over with strikes here.
Zaraki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brasco hang on?

Brasco bucks up and throws Zaraki to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Zaraki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zaraki lands in his opponent's guard.
Zaraki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zaraki distracts Brasco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zaraki is looking to work some ground and pound but Brasco has wrist control.
Brasco wants to stand up but Zaraki is controlling him.
Zaraki throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaraki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaraki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaraki prevents Brasco from getting back to his feet.
Zaraki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaraki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zaraki is looking to work some ground and pound but Brasco has wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brasco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but Brasco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donnie Brasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
A head kick misses from Brasco.
Kenpachi Zaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasco tries to bum rush Zaraki with a series of wild strikes but Zaraki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brasco but Brasco pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zaraki shoots in and bounces Brasco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brasco wants to stand but Zaraki is controlling the position.
Zaraki is standing up over Brasco. Brasco looks to escape but Zaraki dives into side control.
Brasco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zaraki is putting a hurting on Brasco here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Zaraki.
Zaraki is chipping away with strikes.
Zaraki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zaraki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zaraki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zaraki grinds an elbow into Brasco's temple.
Kenpachi Zaraki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaraki throws a strike aimed at the side of Brasco's head but Brasco avoids it well.
Zaraki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaraki trying to control the action but Brasco is working from the bottom.
Zaraki lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenpachi Zaraki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Brasco lands a nice hook to Zaraki's body. Zaraki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaraki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaraki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brasco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brasco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaraki.
Brasco misses with a two punch combination.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but Brasco shows good takedown defense.
Donnie Brasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Zaraki fails with a takedown attempt.
Brasco scores with a kick to the body.
Brasco lands with a nice combination. Zaraki backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brasco!
Brasco throws a front kick that sends Zaraki stumbling back into the cage.
Zaraki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brasco cracks the inside of Zaraki's front leg.
Brasco lands a right hook to the body.
Brasco jabs at Zaraki's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brasco, right into the meat.
Brasco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brasco connects with a high kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brasco.
A combination from Brasco does no damage.
Brasco scores with a jab to the body.
Donnie Brasco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaraki.
Brasco stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaraki. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.
Brasco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Brasco does no damage.
Brasco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaraki momentarily.
Brasco lands a jab-cross combination.
Brasco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenpachi Zaraki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brasco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaraki has time to react.
Brasco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Zaraki.
Brasco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brasco misses with a wild combination.
Zaraki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brasco misses with a double jab.
Brasco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zaraki shoots in looking for a takedown. Brasco tries to sprawl out of it but Zaraki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brasco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaraki fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasco lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaraki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brasco thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaraki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zaraki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brasco - the referee stops the clock and Zaraki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brasco. Zaraki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brasco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donnie Brasco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brasco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brasco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zaraki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zaraki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brasco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaraki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brasco scores with a body shot.
Brasco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaraki manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Brasco - just one landing.
Brasco misses with a head kick.
Brasco pushes Zaraki away with a front kick.
Brasco connects with a high kick.

It looks like Kenpachi Zaraki has been cut.
Brasco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brasco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brasco. Zaraki shrugs it off though.
Brasco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brasco punishes Zaraki's body with a nice straight punch.
Brasco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brasco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaraki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Brasco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brasco misses with a looping right.
Zaraki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Brasco misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Brasco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaraki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenpachi Zaraki!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nohara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diu comes to the cage accompanied by Song of Manliness. Nohara has chosen Dame Dame no Uta as his entrance music. Gar Diu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diu
vs
Nohara

188 cm
21
189 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

150 cm
20
174 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gar Diu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinnosuke Nohara!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diu tries to clinch but Nohara is having none of it.
Nohara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diu is looking to clinch.
Diu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nohara circles away quickly and effectively.

Diu closes the distance and clinches.
Diu avoiding damage as Nohara throws knees to the body.
Nohara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nohara up against the cage.
Nohara lands a nice shot to the body.
Diu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nohara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Gar Diu has been cut.
Nohara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diu is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diu.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Nohara lands a nice knee to the body.
Nohara lands an elbow that stopped Diu in his tracks for a moment.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nohara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diu blocks it with crossed arms.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Nohara lands a good knee to the midsection. Diu won't want to take too many of those.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Nohara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Diu missing with knees to the body.
Nohara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nohara landing knees to the body.
Nohara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nohara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Nohara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nohara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nohara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nohara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diu's face.
Nohara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nohara lands a knee to the head.
Nohara crunches a lovely knee into Diu's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Nohara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Nohara.
Nohara lands a nice knee to the body.
Diu is trying to break free.
Nohara landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Nohara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nohara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nohara lands an elbow just above Diu 's eye.
Diu working aggressively here.
Nohara lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nohara obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nohara is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Nohara.
A body shot lands from Nohara.
Nohara tries to land knees in the clinch but Diu avoids the damage to the body.
Nohara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nohara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nohara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nohara lands a body shot.
Diu is looking to control Nohara's arms but Nohara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diu has his back to the cage.
Nohara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nohara misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Nohara.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nohara is defending well for now.
Nohara tries a knee to the head but Diu blocks it.
Nohara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nohara lands a right hand.
Nohara trying to land knees to the body.
Nohara throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nohara as Diu tries to tie him up.
Nohara blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nohara obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nohara managing to block the knees to the body from Diu.
Nohara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diu is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Diu stalling in the clinch.
Nohara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diu's face.

Diu breaks the clinch.
Nohara throws a nice head kick!

Nohara clinches up with Diu and pushes him back against the cage.
Diu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nohara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diu avoids it.
Nohara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diu's defenses.
Nohara looking to throw knees to the head but Diu is blocking nicely.
Nohara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nohara lands a nice knee to the body.
Nohara trying to land knees to the body.
Nohara dodges an elbow strike from Diu.
Nohara missing with knees to the body.
Diu tries to break free but Nohara pushes him back against the cage.
Nohara tries to land knees in the clinch but Diu avoids the damage to the body.
Nohara missing with knees to the body.
Nohara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diu avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diu wants to stall.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Nohara fails to land.
Nohara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diu's defenses.
The referee calls for Diu to work.
Nohara lands an elbow inside that Diu shrugs off.
Diu tries to break free but Nohara pushes him back against the cage.
Nohara lands an elbow inside that Diu shrugs off.
Nohara landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Nohara is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Nohara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nohara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nohara connects with a knee to the head.
Diu missing with knees to the body.
Diu wants to break free but Nohara has control.
Nohara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diu blocks it with crossed arms.
Nohara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nohara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gar Diu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from Nohara.

Nohara has Diu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nohara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nohara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nohara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nohara missing with knees to the body.
Nohara lands an elbow that stopped Diu in his tracks for a moment.
Nohara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nohara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nohara lands a nice elbow.
Nohara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diu avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Nohara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nohara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nohara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nohara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diu throws a head punch that misses.
Nohara lands an elbow that stopped Diu in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nohara lands a knee to the body.
Diu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nohara blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nohara.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nohara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Diu breaks the clinch.
Nohara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nohara misses with a few strikes there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nohara tries to land knees in the clinch but Diu avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nohara obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nohara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nohara lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nohara as Diu tries to tie him up.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Nohara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nohara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nohara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nohara as Diu tries to tie him up.
Nohara lands an elbow that stopped Diu in his tracks for a moment.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nohara obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nohara obliges.
Nohara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diu looking to throw knees to the head but Nohara is blocking nicely.
Diu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nohara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nohara trying to land knees to the body.
Diu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shinnosuke Nohara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nohara landing knees to the body.
Nohara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nohara with a knee to the head.
Nohara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nohara managing to block the knees to the body from Diu.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diu taking a breather.
Nohara working Diu over with knees to the body.
Diu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nohara landing knees to the body.
Nohara with a knee to the head.
Nohara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diu.
Nohara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nohara missing with knees to the body.

Diu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diu wants to clinch
and Nohara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diu's knee momentarily.
Gar Diu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nohara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nohara with a hook.
Nohara throws a series of punches but Diu avoids them all with ease.
Diu pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Nohara drives through and clinches with Diu against the cage.
Nohara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nohara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nohara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nohara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diu's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nohara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diu is defending well for now.
Diu managing to block the knees to the body from Nohara.
Diu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Diu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nohara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Diu.
Nohara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Diu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nohara counters with a nice body kick.

Nohara moves into range and clinches up with Diu.
Nohara lands an elbow inside.
Nohara crunches a lovely knee into Diu's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Nohara landing knees to the body.
Diu trying to stall but Nohara improves his position.
Nohara connects with a knee to the head.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nohara is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nohara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gar Diu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nohara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nohara throws a push kick but Diu slaps the foot to one side.
Diu wants to clinch

and Nohara moves into the clinch.
Nohara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nohara lands a knee to the body.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Nohara blocks an elbow strike from Diu.
Diu tries a body shot but Nohara blocks it.
Nohara missing with knees to the body.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nohara lands an elbow inside that Diu shrugs off.
Nohara crunches a lovely knee into Diu's ribcage.
Nohara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diu.
Diu looking to stall.
Nohara lands a knee to the body.
Diu throws an elbow that misses.
Nohara lands a knee to the head.
Nohara keeps control of Diu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nohara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nohara has him pressed against the cage.
Nohara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nohara lands an elbow inside that Diu shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nohara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diu.

Diu manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nohara. Diu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Nohara - just one landing.

Nohara has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Nohara.
Nohara crunches a lovely knee into Diu's ribcage.
Diu avoids a wild elbow strike from Nohara.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nohara managing to block the knees to the body from Diu.
Nohara lands a knee to the body.
Nohara blocks an elbow strike from Diu.
Nohara lands an elbow inside that Diu shrugs off.
Nohara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diu's defenses.

Diu manages to break the clinch.
Nohara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diu clinches but Nohara breaks the clinch
enabling Nohara to counter with a crisp jab.

Nohara has managed to clinch.
Nohara lands a knee to the body.
Diu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nohara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nohara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nohara misses with a knee to the head.
Diu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Diu on the inside.
Nohara tries to land knees in the clinch but Diu avoids the damage to the body.
Nohara trying to land knees to the body.
Diu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nohara dodges an elbow strike from Diu.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Diu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Diu manages to break the clinch.
Diu looks to clinch
and Nohara counters with a series of strikes. Diu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nohara misses with a body kick.
Diu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nohara counters with a nice body kick.
Diu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nohara lands with a nice body kick.
Nohara lands a head kick. Diu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu darts in trying to clinch
and Nohara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shinnosuke Nohara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Nohara closes the distance and pushes Diu back into the cage.
Diu tries a body shot but Nohara blocks it.
Nohara lands a nice knee to the body.
Nohara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nohara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diu misses with an elbow strike.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nohara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nohara lands a knee to the body.
Nohara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Nohara lands a nice elbow.
Nohara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nohara lands a nice knee to the body.
Nohara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diu is defending well for now.
Diu throws an elbow but it misses.
Nohara landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nohara misses with a punch to the body.
Diu trying to control the position but instead, Nohara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diu into the cage.
Nohara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nohara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nohara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diu is defending well for now.
Nohara lands an elbow inside.
Diu is struggling to control the position.
Gar Diu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinnosuke Nohara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diu missing with knees to the body.
Diu tries to break free but Nohara pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diu is trying to break the clinch but Nohara has him pressed against the cage.
Nohara landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nohara as Diu tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nohara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nohara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nohara!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brown
vs
Summers

182 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ares Summers!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Summers takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Summers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers landing strikes from the mount and Brown is in trouble!
Brown wants to hold on but Summers pushes him away.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Summers maintains control.
Summers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.

Summers looking for a guillotine from mount but Brown is having none of it.
Summers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Summers on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Summers there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brown is looking to improve his position but Summers isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Summers controlling from mount.

Summers has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Summers looking for a guillotine from mount but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Summers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Summers looking to isolate an arm here. Brown doesn't see it coming and as Summers extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Summers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ares Summers!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Cantero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cantero has chosen La mandanga as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belanger
vs
Luis Cantero

187 cm
24
193 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
183 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BEST NUTRITION,no doping[NEW STOCK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Luis Cantero!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantero checks a low kick from Belanger.
Cantero shoots in for a takedown but Belanger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Cantero blocks the leg kick.
Cantero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belanger as he jumps to the side.
Belanger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belanger.
Belanger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Cantero does it's job there.
Belanger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Belanger. No joy for Cantero on that attempt.
Joe Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
Cantero ducks under a wild hook from Belanger.
Belanger scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belanger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belanger.
Cantero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belanger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Belanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belanger throws a head kick that misses.
Cantero fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantero blocks a low kick nicely.
Belanger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cantero is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belanger.

Cantero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belanger's guard.
Cantero stopping the sweep attempt from Belanger.
Cantero trying to control but Belanger is working from the bottom.

Cantero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Belanger looking for subs off his back but Cantero has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger wants to control but Cantero is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Cantero is looking for a kimura here.
Belanger trying to control but Cantero postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belanger keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cantero in particular looking to stall.
Belanger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cantero on the ground.
Belanger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cantero controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belanger works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belanger keeping moving, preventing Cantero from controlling successfully.
Cantero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belanger struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belanger is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belanger scores with a push kick.
Cantero misses with a two punch combination.
Joe Belanger is winning the standup battle so far.
Cantero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belanger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belanger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cantero is able to avoid easily.
Belanger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belanger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cantero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cantero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cantero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belanger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cantero somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - Belanger scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belanger throws a head kick that Cantero semi-blocks.
Belanger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cantero checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belanger throws an overhand right that lands on Cantero's shoulder, as Cantero tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belanger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cantero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cantero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Belanger misses.
Cantero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belanger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cantero is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Belanger lands but Cantero takes it in his stride.
Belanger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belanger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cantero.
Cantero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belanger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cantero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jose Luis Cantero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belanger takes a swing at Cantero's ribcage but misses.
Cantero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belanger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
Belanger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belanger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cantero's calf.
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!
Cantero loads up on a big right hand but Belanger slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger just misses with a punch to the body.
Belanger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belanger connects with a solid leg kick.
Belanger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belanger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belanger is looking to wear down Cantero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Belanger catches Cantero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belanger misses with a low kick as Cantero jumps back.
Cantero shoots in but no luck this time.
Belanger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belanger scores with a nice body kick.
Belanger scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belanger.
Belanger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cantero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belanger can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cantero.
Belanger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belanger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belanger throws a head kick that half lands.
Cantero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cantero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belanger finds it's way round the side to connect with Cantero's head.
Belanger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cantero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belanger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joe Belanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belanger throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
A good leg kick by Belanger.
Belanger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belanger digs a good hook to Cantero's body.
Belanger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belanger lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger is looking to score with low kicks.
Belanger throws a leg kick but Cantero moved away.
Belanger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Belanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cantero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belanger. Belanger obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belanger.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belanger counters with a head kick. That will keep Cantero thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A good leg kick by Belanger.
Good leg kick by Belanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belanger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cantero checks it well.
Cantero avoids the head kick by Belanger.
Cantero scores with a three punch combo!
Some bone on bone action there as Cantero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Belanger dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Belanger throws out a leg kick but Cantero moves out of range and Belanger only half commits.
Belanger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

Cantero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cantero stopping the sweep attempt from Belanger.
Cantero trying to control the position from guard on top but Belanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belanger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantero trying to control but Belanger is working from the bottom.
Cantero pushes down on Belanger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cantero is looking to advance position but Belanger won't allow it.
Cantero wants to advance to full mount but Belanger doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belanger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belanger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cantero trying to control the position from guard on top but Belanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belanger looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger keeping moving, preventing Cantero from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belanger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cantero's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Belanger.
Belanger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cantero checks it well.
Belanger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belanger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cantero is out of range.
Cantero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belanger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cantero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belanger wants to slow Cantero down by chopping away at his legs.
Cantero misses with a takedown attempt
and Cantero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cantero tries for a takedown but Belanger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belanger throws a sloppy head kick

and Cantero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cantero.
Belanger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cantero tries to free his leg and advance position but Belanger is retaining full guard.
Joe Belanger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cantero throwing strikes but missing.
Cantero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jose Luis Cantero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belanger keeping full guard, as Cantero tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luis Cantero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belanger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Belanger!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Mexes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kenji
vs
Mexes

175 cm
20
211 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
205 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurokawa Kenji!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philippe Mexes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenji cracks Mexes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mexes tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
Philippe Mexes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenji scores with a nice right hand.
Kenji keeps the fight on the outside.
Mexes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Mexes forces Kenji back against the cage and clinches.
Kenji looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mexes is trying to maintain a safe position but Kenji gets an underhook and turns Mexes into the cage.

Kenji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mexes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mexes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenji swats away the attempt to clinch by Mexes.
Kenji darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mexes tries to clinch there but Kenji circles away.
Kenji lands the left hand.
Kenji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Kenji.
Kenji lands a nice hook to Mexes's body. Mexes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mexes tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mexes tries to clinch there but Kenji circles away.
Kenji fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mexes looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mexes tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
Mexes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mexes wants to clinch up but Kenji keeps it at a distance.
Kenji lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mexes at a distance.
Kenji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexes is looking to clinch but Kenji is avoiding it.
Mexes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Philippe Mexes has been cut.
Kenji jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kenji throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kenji bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mexes's head.

Mexes is rocked!
Kenji lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Mexes is looking to close the distance but Kenji sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Mexes crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Mexes is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kurokawa Kenji!
Kurokawa Kenji retains his light heavyweight title!