Challengers 2: Rise Up PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Aoki is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Aoki
vs
Pierre

188 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre checks the leg kick.
Pierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Pierre which made him look bad.

Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pierre to the mat! Pierre manages to get full 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.

Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierre is retaining full guard.

Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierre manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Pierre's guard.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Aoki seems to have locked his on tight now - Pierre screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Aoki, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gilbert Aoki!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gilstrap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Lecci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gilstrap
vs
Lecci

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Chris Gilstrap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonardo Lecci!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilstrap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lecci looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gilstrap keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilstrap fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gilstrap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gilstrap looks to score with a jab to the body but Lecci is just out of range.

Gilstrap instigates a clinch.
Gilstrap tries for a takedown but Lecci manages to get underhooks.

Gilstrap wants the takedown. Lecci is fighting it off but Gilstrap persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lecci's guard against the ropes.
Gilstrap content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lecci wants to stand and escape but Gilstrap is having none of it.
Gilstrap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gilstrap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecci is keeping the position for now.
Gilstrap postures up and lands a big shot to Lecci's brow.
Gilstrap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lecci keeping full guard, as Gilstrap tries to pass.
Gilstrap connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilstrap is working Lecci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gilstrap scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gilstrap scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gilstrap landing some decent shots from guard.
Gilstrap scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Gilstrap is in close to Lecci's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gilstrap scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gilstrap won't allow Lecci to get back to his feet.
Gilstrap cracks Lecci with a solid left hand.
Gilstrap scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gilstrap connects with a couple of short punches.
Gilstrap scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gilstrap cracks Lecci with a solid left hand.
Lecci has momentary wrist control but Gilstrap slips an elbow through the middle.
Gilstrap scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gilstrap working some strikes from top position.
Gilstrap lands a couple of elbows.
Gilstrap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gilstrap distracts Lecci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gilstrap won't allow Lecci to get back to his feet.
Gilstrap landing with the ground and pound.
Gilstrap is working Lecci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap with a nice head shot there.
Gilstrap slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lecci takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gilstrap lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Gilstrap's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gilstrap lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lecci down.
Gilstrap looks up at the clock and then as Lecci takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gilstrap smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lecci takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gilstrap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lecci on the ground.
Lecci is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lecci pushes Gilstrap away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gilstrap gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lecci on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gilstrap cracks Lecci with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gilstrap scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gilstrap working the head and body with strikes.
Gilstrap working the ground and pound.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Lecci pushes Gilstrap away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gilstrap gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gilstrap working the head and body with strikes.
Gilstrap working the ground and pound.
Lecci wants to get back to his feet.
Gilstrap tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gilstrap cracks Lecci with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lecci is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gilstrap is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gilstrap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lecci looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lecci takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gilstrap working the ground and pound from side control.
Lecci is trying to get back to his feet.
Gilstrap connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lecci some visible discomfort.
Gilstrap lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gilstrap lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lecci is pushing Gilstrap's head away, looking to escape. Gilstrap manages to hold on to the position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lecci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gilstrap throws the left hand but Lecci avoids the punch easily.
Gilstrap connects with a body shot.
Lecci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonardo Lecci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecci tries to clinch

and Gilstrap counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lecci!
Gilstrap is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lecci can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gilstrap in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lecci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gilstrap with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lecci really wants to buck Gilstrap off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilstrap working the ground and pound effectively.
Gilstrap breaks from Lecci's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lecci is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Gilstrap with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilstrap is defended easily by Lecci.

Gilstrap has managed to clinch.
Gilstrap drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lecci pulls his leg out and moves away.

Gilstrap has closed the distance and engaged Lecci in a clinch.

Gilstrap gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gilstrap looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lecci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gilstrap working over Lecci with some ground and pound. Lecci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gilstrap works his way into side control.
Lecci is trying to get back to his feet.
Lecci taking a bit of punishment here - Gilstrap scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilstrap working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chris Gilstrap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lecci on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gilstrap works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap is putting a hurting on Lecci here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gilstrap scoring with punches from side control.
Gilstrap lands some shots froms side control.
Gilstrap cracks Lecci with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gilstrap connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lecci some visible discomfort.
Lecci is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Gilstrap has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gilstrap working the ground and pound.
Gilstrap landing strikes.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lecci tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Gilstrap counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gilstrap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gilstrap is working hard here to advance position.
Gilstrap with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gilstrap scoring with some ground and pound.
Gilstrap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lecci is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilstrap is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap scoring with some ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gilstrap closes the distance and pushes Lecci back into the ropes.
Gilstrap is working for takedown but Lecci is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Gilstrap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilstrap has Lecci pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Lecci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Lecci.
Gilstrap is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lecci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilstrap tries for a takedown but Lecci manages to get underhooks.
Gilstrap wants a takedown.
Lecci is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gilstrap is defending well for now.
Lecci missing with knees to the body.

Gilstrap lands a takedown into guard.

Lecci kicks Gilstrap off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilstrap throws an overhand right that lands on Lecci's shoulder, as Lecci tries to avoid the shot.
Lecci darts in trying to clinch

and Gilstrap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lecci pushes Gilstrap off looking to stand but Gilstrap dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap lands strikes from half guard.
Gilstrap working Lecci over with strikes.
Gilstrap winds up and cracks Lecci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lecci wants to get back to his feet.
Gilstrap drops an elbow to the side of Lecci's head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gilstrap lands a slapping body shot.

Gilstrap has Lecci up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lecci prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilstrap can't get the takedown.
Gilstrap tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lecci utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lecci prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gilstrap is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lecci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecci lands a knee to the head.
Gilstrap changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lecci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gilstrap cracks Lecci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lecci slips a jab and a cross from Gilstrap.

Gilstrap shoots in and bounces Lecci off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Gilstrap looking to pass the guard.
Gilstrap working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lecci's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecci wants to stand up but Gilstrap is controlling him.
Gilstrap lands a couple of digs.
Gilstrap working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Gilstrap dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lecci tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gilstrap counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gilstrap.
Lecci throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gilstrap is working for takedown but Lecci is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lecci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Gilstrap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilstrap tries to score a body lock takedown but Lecci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gilstrap is working for takedown but Lecci is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gilstrap is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gilstrap wants a takedown.
Gilstrap is working for takedown but Lecci is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lecci is pressed up against the ropes. Gilstrap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lecci down to the mat. Lecci avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lecci clinches but Gilstrap breaks the clinch

and Gilstrap holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Lecci breaks the clinch.
Lecci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lecci gets caught flat footed, as Gilstrap shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gilstrap lands a couple of elbows.
Lecci has momentary wrist control but Gilstrap slips an elbow through the middle.
Gilstrap prevents Lecci from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecci is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilstrap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilstrap stops Lecci from standing up.

Lecci pushes Gilstrap off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gilstrap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lecci.
Lecci slips under a jab from Gilstrap.
Gilstrap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gilstrap!

Lecci tries to keep at a distance but Gilstrap has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gilstrap changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lecci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gilstrap tries to clinch up.

Gilstrap moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonardo Lecci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap is working for takedown but Lecci is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gilstrap is working for takedown but Lecci is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gilstrap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gilstrap is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lecci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilstrap can't get the takedown.
Gilstrap is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gilstrap wants a takedown.
Lecci is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lecci.
Lecci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gilstrap has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gilstrap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gilstrap goes for a takedown attempt but Lecci pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lecci throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Gilstrap moves into the clinch.
Gilstrap is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lecci pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gilstrap takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lecci lands a damaging elbow.
Gilstrap changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lecci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lecci wants to clinch but Gilstrap slips to the side

and Gilstrap moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gilstrap can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Lecci.
Lecci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lecci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gilstrap in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lecci lands a nice knee to the body.
Lecci prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gilstrap drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lecci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lecci tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilstrap avoids the damage to the body.
Gilstrap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lecci prevents it.
Gilstrap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gilstrap looking for a takedown.
Gilstrap tries to score a body lock takedown but Lecci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lecci looking to throw knees to the head but Gilstrap is blocking nicely.
Gilstrap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lecci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gilstrap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lecci prevents it.
Lecci prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilstrap tries to score a body lock takedown but Lecci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gilstrap tries for a takedown but Lecci manages to get underhooks.
Chris Gilstrap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap avoiding damage as Lecci throws knees to the body.
Lecci missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lecci throws an elbow but misses.
Lecci missing with knees to the body.
Lecci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilstrap has him pressed against the ropes.
Lecci missing with knees to the body.
Gilstrap wants a takedown but no success here.
Gilstrap has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lecci is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lecci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gilstrap avoids it.
Gilstrap tries for a takedown but Lecci manages to get underhooks.

Lecci breaks the clinch.
Lecci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gilstrap throws a series of strikes that have Lecci backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Lecci.
I think Gilstrap 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Gilstrap!

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ariston Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguelito Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ariston Costa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Costa
vs
Dragon

191 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ariston Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguelito Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon is looking to clinch.
Dragon tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Dragon tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Dragon is looking to clinch.
Dragon tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Miguelito Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dragon is looking to clinch.
Dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon tries to clinch up.

Costa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Costa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Costa 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.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Costa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dragon sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Dragon is defending well.

Costa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dragon to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dragon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Costa's guard.
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragon is looking to stand up but Costa won't let him.

Costa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dragon has picked Costa up and slammed him! Costa can't keep hold of the triangle and Dragon manages to pass to side control!
Costa gets back to half guard.
Dragon wants to stand but Costa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Costa tries to roll over but Dragon keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dragon passes into side control!
Costa is breathing heavily.
Dragon wants to stand but Costa has his arm trapped.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragon tries to stand but Costa is controlling his head.
Costa gets back to half guard.

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.
Costa is looking to improve his position.

Costa actively working from the bottom here.

Costa looking for submissions off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Miguelito Dragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Costa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

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

Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Dragon is defending well.

Costa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dragon wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Costa swings around for an armbar but Dragon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Costa's guard.

Costa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dragon escapes and throws Costa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dragon tries to stand but Costa is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Dragon keeps moving and retains side control.
Costa is working hard here to advance 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.
Dragon tries to stand but Costa is controlling his head.
Costa is trying to get back to half guard.
Dragon wants to stand but Costa is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Dragon tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Dragon tries to clinch up.
Dragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragon.

That's four 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.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragon.
Dragon is looking to clinch.
Dragon tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ariston Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dragon tries to clinch up.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Dragon tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Costa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Dragon is defending well.

Costa tries for a kimura but Dragon is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariston Costa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dragon wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragon is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Dragon tries to clinch up.
Dragon tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragon moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Dragon wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.

Costa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Costa stops Dragon from getting back to his feet.

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

Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Costa is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon tries to kick Costa off but Costa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Dragon defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dragon defends it well.
Miguelito Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragon looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragon wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.

Costa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Costa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Costa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dragon has recovered full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ariston Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Costa 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariston Costa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Kruiliansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mitchell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let's Be Friends. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitchell
vs
Kruiliansky

186 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garik Kruiliansky!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruiliansky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mitchell to score with a decent uppercut.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruiliansky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kruiliansky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruiliansky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitchell connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruiliansky stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruiliansky throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Kruiliansky throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiliansky misses with a double jab

and Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Mitchell.
Kruiliansky is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell has him pressed against the ropes.
Mitchell keeps control of Kruiliansky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mitchell is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Kruiliansky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Kruiliansky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Kruiliansky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mitchell.
Kruiliansky looks gassed!

Kruiliansky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruiliansky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mitchell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Kruiliansky up against the ropes.
Mitchell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Kruiliansky misses with a series of wild punches.

Mitchell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruiliansky can do anything to dispel that myth.

Mitchell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruiliansky is just riding it out for now. Mitchell eventually gives up the hold.
Mitchell working Kruiliansky over with strikes.
Mitchell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell thows a huge punch but Kruiliansky dodges it nicely.
Mitchell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitchell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mitchell stops Kruiliansky from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitchell throwing shots but Kruiliansky is blocking nicely.

Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruiliansky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruiliansky wants to get back to his feet.

Mitchell decides to stand and escape the position.

Mitchell feints and as Kruiliansky raises his hands in defense, Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mitchell stands and steps away. Kruiliansky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mitchell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruiliansky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
Mitchell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kruiliansky!
Kruiliansky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kruiliansky is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the head.
Mitchell lands with some strikes.

Mitchell has control of Kruiliansky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kruiliansky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mitchell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruiliansky is looking to escape.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mitchell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kruiliansky manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mitchell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kruiliansky tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mitchell with the ground and pound from mount.
Mitchell landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kruiliansky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Mitchell working for a guillotine from mount but Kruiliansky is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mitchell pushes Kruiliansky away with a front kick.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dave Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruiliansky's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kruiliansky duly obliges.
Garik Kruiliansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell delivers a nice body kick.
Kruiliansky misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruiliansky swivels and escapes.

Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mitchell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruiliansky's efforts to push away.

Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruiliansky swinging wildly here.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchell lands a high kick!

Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruiliansky's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kruiliansky up against the ropes.

Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Kruiliansky with a series of wild strikes but Kruiliansky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruiliansky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruiliansky as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kruiliansky is trying to force a seperation but Mitchell has the dominant position.
Mitchell prevents Kruiliansky from breaking the clinch.

Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Garik Kruiliansky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruiliansky misses with a combination
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kruiliansky throws a series of punches but Mitchell moves out of range.

Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mitchell landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruiliansky wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mitchell manages to pass to side control.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mitchell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kruiliansky is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mitchell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mitchell wants to control the pace but Kruiliansky is squirming around nicely.
Kruiliansky takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruiliansky is squirming around, avoiding Mitchell's attempts to control the action.
Kruiliansky is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dave Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell looking to finish Kruiliansky with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kruiliansky!
Kruiliansky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Mitchell.
Mitchell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mitchell looking to finish Kruiliansky with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kruiliansky!
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruiliansky is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kruiliansky is trying to stand.

That's four 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.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruiliansky is looking to escape.
Mitchell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mitchell wants to control the pace but Kruiliansky is squirming around nicely.
Mitchell lands a big elbow.
Mitchell looking to finish Kruiliansky with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kruiliansky!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell lands with some strikes.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruiliansky is looking to escape.
Mitchell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Mitchell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mitchell swinging wildly here.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruiliansky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruiliansky throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Kruiliansky throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Kruiliansky circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell takes a swing at Kruiliansky's ribcage but misses.
Kruiliansky swinging wildly here.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Kruiliansky moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiliansky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mitchell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruiliansky tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell cracks Kruiliansky with a good jab.
Kruiliansky throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mitchell scores with a one two! Kruiliansky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiliansky misses with a combination
and Mitchell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Kruiliansky as Mitchell shoots in.
Kruiliansky swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Kruiliansky misses with a double jab
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruiliansky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitchell digs a right hand underneath Kruiliansky's ribcage. Kruiliansky let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kruiliansky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruiliansky throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Mitchell takes one on the button.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruiliansky can do to turn this around?
Mitchell thumps Kruiliansky with a low kick.
Mitchell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruiliansky's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruiliansky works over Mitchell's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruiliansky circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell throws a right hand that Kruiliansky ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiliansky also avoids with ease.
Mitchell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Kruiliansky misses.

Mitchell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mitchell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mitchell with the ground and pound from mount.
Mitchell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mitchell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mitchell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mitchell wants to control the pace but Kruiliansky is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruiliansky is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mitchell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kruiliansky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kruiliansky is trying to stand up.
Kruiliansky is in a horrible position here. Mitchell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Mitchell working for a guillotine from mount but Kruiliansky is in no mood to give up.
Mitchell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kruiliansky hang on?
Mitchell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchell with a couple of short strikes.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kruiliansky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kruiliansky really wants to buck Mitchell off and get back to his feet.
Garik Kruiliansky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Mitchell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kruiliansky is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Mitchell throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kruiliansky has his hands clasped together but Mitchell breaks the hold and Kruiliansky is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mitchell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Mitchell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TONG POE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). POE comes to the ring accompanied by DJ Hype & DJ Zinc - Disappear . Lester has chosen Little Girls as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

POE
vs
Lester

199 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Australian Xtreme - NEW 159 Energy!

Fugly Face Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TONG POE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
POE is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
POE wants to clinch.

Lester looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
POE wants to stand but Lester is controlling the position.
Lester working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of POE's head.
POE wants to stand up but Lester is controlling him.
Lester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
POE is looking to stand up but Lester isn't so interested in that idea.
Lester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. POE is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of POE's head.
Lester has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lester won't allow POE to get back to his feet.
POE keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Lester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lester lands a couple of elbows.

POE is rocked!
POE is looking to stand up but Lester isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh POE is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lester lands a couple of elbows.
Lester with a flurry of punches that miss.
POE seems to have got his legs back now.
POE wants to stand up but Lester is controlling him.
Lester cracks POE with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester connects with a couple of short punches.
POE keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
POE is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lester postures up and lands a big shot to POE's brow.
POE can't keep his opponent in guard - Lester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
POE wants to get back to his feet.
POE is breathing heavily.
Lester is nestled in close to POE, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lester stops POE from getting back to his feet.
Lester working POE over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lester looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lester is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, POE is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lester fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save POE from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lester! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!