013 • Smackdown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haji Mouffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobita Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouffa comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Lions - Isis. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mouffa
vs
Nagasaki

162 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haji Mouffa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nobita Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Nagasaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouffa tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagasaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagasaki content to control rather than advance.
Nagasaki wants to pass to mount but Mouffa is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Nagasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Mouffa's guard.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouffa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nagasaki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mouffa, up you get!

Nagasaki rushes Mouffa and presses him up against the cage.

Nagasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mouffa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nagasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouffa.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Mouffa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mouffa continues to drive forward.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown
and Mouffa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouffa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nagasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mouffa moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
Nagasaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nagasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haji Mouffa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Nagasaki clinches up with Mouffa and pushes him back against the cage.
Nagasaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mouffa misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouffa.
Mouffa misses with a punch to the body.
Mouffa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mouffa tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouffa.
Nagasaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haji Mouffa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobita Nagasaki.
Mouffa misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouffa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouffa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mouffa walks away with a smile on his face. Nagasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nagasaki looks winded!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mouffa!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouffa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Mouffa.
Mouffa scores with a nice head shot.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Mouffa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Nagasaki has managed to clinch.
Mouffa tries to stall but Nagasaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mouffa as Nagasaki tries to tie him up.
Mouffa has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Mouffa is looking to control Nagasaki's arms but Nagasaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mouffa has his back to the cage.
Mouffa gets underhooks to prevent Nagasaki's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mouffa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nagasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mouffa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouffa tries to clinch but Nagasaki moves out of range.

Nagasaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nagasaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Mouffa is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.

Nagasaki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouffa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Nagasaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mouffa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouffa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagasaki wants to clinch.
Mouffa connects with the punch.
Mouffa looks to land a combination. Nagasaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mouffa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mouffa looks to land a combination. Nagasaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Nagasaki is rocked!
Haji Mouffa is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Mouffa finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mouffa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Mouffa is pawing at Nagasaki, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Nagasaki's nose. Nagasaki is badly hurt! Mouffa pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Nagasaki tries desperately to hold on but Mouffa is relentless in his assault! As Nagasaki receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Mouffa away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Mouffa!
A relieved looking Haji Mouffa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seto Takiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seto Takiama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kang
vs
Takiama

150 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joshua Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seto Takiama!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takiama gets tackled into the cage by Kang. Kang maintains the clinch.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takiama's defenses.

It looks like Seto Takiama has been cut.
Kang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takiama blocks an elbow strike.
Takiama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takiama blocks an elbow strike from Kang.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takiama's brow.
Kang pushes off an throws an elbow but Takiama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takiama blocks the elbow strike.
Takiama goes for a takedown attempt but Kang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kang takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang pushes off an throws an elbow but Takiama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takiama's defenses.
Kang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takiama takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiama takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kang throws an elbow but misses.
Takiama tries for a takedown but Kang manages to get underhooks.
Joshua Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seto Takiama.
Takiama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kang prevents it.
Kang throws an elbow but it misses.
Takiama avoids the elbow strike from Kang, against the cage.
Takiama takes an elbow to the temple.
Takiama avoids a wild elbow strike from Kang.
Kang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
Kang pushes off an throws an elbow but Takiama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kang throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.
Nice elbow from Kang.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kang throws an elbow but misses.
Kang lands a nice elbow.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takiama's brow.
Kang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kang lands an elbow inside that Takiama shrugs off.
Takiama is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kang throws an elbow but misses.
Kang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takiama fails to pull guard.
Kang pushes off an throws an elbow but Takiama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kang throws an elbow but misses.
Takiama dodges an elbow strike from Kang.
Kang lands a damaging elbow.
Kang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takiama blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takiama's brow.
Kang lands an elbow inside that Takiama shrugs off.
Kang lands a nice elbow.
Takiama blocks the elbow strike.
Kang lands an elbow inside that Takiama shrugs off.
Takiama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kang stops a takedown attempt from Takiama.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
Kang lands an elbow inside that Takiama shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takiama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takiama looks winded!
Takiama takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takiama's brow.
Kang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kang throws an elbow but misses.
Kang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Seto Takiama's cut even more.
Kang lands an elbow that stopped Takiama in his tracks for a moment.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takiama's defenses.
Takiama avoids the elbow strike from Kang, against the cage.
Kang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kang throws an elbow that misses.
Takiama avoids the elbow strike from Kang, against the cage.
Takiama avoids the elbow strike from Kang, against the cage.
Kang lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Kang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seto Takiama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kang moves into the clinch.
Kang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takiama can do to turn this around?
Takiama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takiama has Kang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takiama avoids the elbow strike from Kang, against the cage.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takiama's defenses.
Nice elbow from Kang.
Takiama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kang to keep the fight standing.
Joshua Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seto Takiama.
Takiama blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takiama is looking for a takedown.
Kang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takiama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kang lands an elbow just above Takiama 's eye.
Kang pushes off an throws an elbow but Takiama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
Kang pushes off an throws an elbow but Takiama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takiama takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above Seto Takiama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kang lands an elbow inside that Takiama shrugs off.

Takiama is rocked!
Takiama is breathing heavily.
Kang misses with an elbow strike.
Takiama is still on wobbly legs! Can Kang finish him?
Kang throws an elbow but it misses.
Kang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takiama seems to have recovered his senses.
Takiama avoids a wild elbow strike from Kang.
Takiama blocks the elbow strike.
Takiama avoids a wild elbow strike from Kang.
Takiama avoids a wild elbow strike from Kang.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Seto Takiama's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Kang.
Takiama looking to stall.
Takiama dodges an elbow strike from Kang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Seto Takiama's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joshua Kang!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Nygma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Nygma
vs
Yen

170 cm
19
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Nygma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Yen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yen throws a head kick that misses.
Yen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Nygma takes the fight into the clinch.
Yen blocks the elbow strike.
Nygma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nygma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yen is defending well for now.
Nygma controlling the action here for a moment.
Yen takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Donnie Yen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nygma throws an elbow but misses.
Nygma taking a breather.
Nygma presses Yen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygma lands a good knee to the midsection. Yen won't want to take too many of those.

Yen successfully pulls guard.
Nygma wants to stand but Yen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nygma is fighting to break Yen's control of his arms but Yen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yen wants to stand up but Nygma is controlling him.
Yen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Nygma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Nygma takes the fight into the clinch.
Nygma connects with a knee to the head.
Nygma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yen looks winded!
Nygma avoiding damage.
Nygma connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nygma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nygma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nygma tries to land a knee to the head but Yen blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nygma obliges.
Nygma lands a good knee to the midsection. Yen won't want to take too many of those.
Nygma leaning against his opponent.
Nygma lands an elbow inside.
Nygma lands an elbow just above Yen 's eye.
A knee to the head by Nygma.
Nygma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Nygma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nygma throws a head punch that misses.
Nygma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nygma with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Donnie Yen's cut even more.
Yen takes an elbow to the temple.
Nygma lands an elbow inside that Yen shrugs off.
Nygma lands a good knee to the midsection. Yen won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nygma.
Yen takes an elbow to the temple.
Nygma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nygma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nygma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nygma landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Nygma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Yen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nygma.
Nygma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yen can do to turn this around?
Nygma throws a head kick that half lands.
Nygma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yen moves in looking to clinch but Nygma pushes him off.
As Yen tries to get set, Nygma tries to push him back and clinch up but Yen manages to avoid the attempt.
Donnie Yen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yen avoids the body shot from Nygma.
Nygma scores with a nice body kick.
Nygma pushes Yen away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nygma.
Nygma throws a head kick but Yen moves out of range.
Nygma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yen tries to close the distance and clinch but Nygma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ethan Nygma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nygma scores with a push kick.

Nygma instigates a clinch.
Yen is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nygma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ethan Nygma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yen is breathing heavily.
Nygma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nygma with a knee to the head.

The cut above Donnie Yen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yen blocks an elbow strike.
Nygma landing knees to the body.
Nygma can't find room to land a body shot as Yen controls the action.
Nygma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nygma misses with the head strike.
Yen wants a takedown.
Nygma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nygma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nygma lands a damaging elbow.

Donnie Yen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nygma stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nygma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yen up against the cage.
Nygma tries a knee to the head but Yen blocks it.
Nygma lands a knee to the body.
Nygma working Yen over with knees to the body.
Nygma swings wildly with an uppercut but Yen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Nygma.
Yen tries for a takedown but Nygma manages to get underhooks.
Ethan Nygma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Nygma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yen's defenses.
Nygma connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yen letting Nygma take a breather here.
Nygma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nygma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nygma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nygma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nygma lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donnie Yen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ethan Nygma!
Ethan Nygma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Donnie Yen was interviewed post fight and said 'I wasnt my best out there now i can, and will do better next time. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Thomas Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meanie Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Thomas Teller
vs
Moore

170 cm
25
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
22
137 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thomas Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meanie Moore!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teller avoids it really well and circles away.
Teller misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore throws a big counter head kick but Teller avoids it with no problem.

Moore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moore thows a huge punch but Teller dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller is trying is best to control the position here.
My spies in Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM inform me that Moore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Moore seems content to control.
Teller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Teller tries to get out of the position.

Moore is looking for a kimura but Teller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moore to get the leverage.
Moore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teller wants to control but Moore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teller defending well though.

Moore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Teller is just riding it out for now. Moore eventually gives up the hold.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Teller is defending well.

Teller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Teller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.
Moore throwing shots but Teller is blocking nicely.

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

Moore 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.
Teller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller is controlling Moore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Teller tries to kick Moore off but Moore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Moore is trying for a kimura here. Teller looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Moore wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Meanie Moore!
During a confident post fight interview, Meanie Moore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eino Kolehmainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lumumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Lumumba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kolehmainen
vs
Lumumba

178 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eino Kolehmainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Lumumba!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lumumba clinches with his opponent.
Kolehmainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lumumba is struggling to control the position.
Lumumba prevents Kolehmainen from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lumumba.
Lumumba taking a breather.

Lumumba breaks the clinch.

Lumumba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lumumba misses with a knee strike.
Kolehmainen is trying to break the clinch but Lumumba has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lumumba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lumumba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lumumba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kolehmainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumumba scores with a knee to the head.
Lumumba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kolehmainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lumumba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Lumumba breaks the clinch.
Ivan Lumumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lumumba has Kolehmainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Lumumba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kolehmainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lumumba can turn it around.
Lumumba lands an elbow that stopped Kolehmainen in his tracks for a moment.
Lumumba lands an elbow inside that Kolehmainen shrugs off.

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

Lumumba rushes Kolehmainen and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lumumba looking to stall.
Lumumba leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumumba throws a head punch that misses.
Lumumba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lumumba.
Kolehmainen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lumumba lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolehmainen avoiding damage as Lumumba throws knees to the body.
Kolehmainen tries to break free but Lumumba pushes him back against the cage.
Kolehmainen is trying to pull guard but Lumumba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kolehmainen is trying to break free.
Lumumba is trying to stall.
Kolehmainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lumumba has him pressed against the cage.

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

Lumumba clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumumba misses with a knee to the head.
Kolehmainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Lumumba can't find room to land a body shot as Kolehmainen controls the action.
Kolehmainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lumumba is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumumba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lumumba effectively controlling the action here.
Kolehmainen fails to pull guard.
Lumumba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lumumba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lumumba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lumumba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lumumba misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Lumumba.
Kolehmainen can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lumumba.
Lumumba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Kolehmainen is trying to trip Lumumba. He has hold of a leg but Lumumba is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kolehmainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolehmainen wants to pass the guard but Lumumba is keeping the position.
Kolehmainen postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolehmainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kolehmainen 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.
Kolehmainen wants to pass the guard but Lumumba is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lumumba looks to clinch

and Kolehmainen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lumumba!
Lumumba is looking to regain half guard here but Kolehmainen keeps moving and retains side control.
Kolehmainen trying to control the action but Lumumba is working from the bottom.

Kolehmainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lumumba is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kolehmainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Kolehmainen.

Kolehmainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lumumba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumumba being controlled for a moment.
Lumumba is trying to control Kolehmainen's posture but Kolehmainen avoids it.

Kolehmainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lumumba can't do much from the bottom here.
Kolehmainen advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lumumba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lumumba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kolehmainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lumumba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lumumba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lumumba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lumumba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kolehmainen tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kolehmainen is pressing down on Lumumba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lumumba is holding on for now.

Kolehmainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lumumba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolehmainen.
Eino Kolehmainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lumumba tries to kick Kolehmainen off but Kolehmainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kolehmainen is thwarting Lumumba's attempts to control the position.

Lumumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolehmainen wants to control but Lumumba is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumumba trying to control here.
Kolehmainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lumumba wants to get back to his feet.
Kolehmainen moves nicely into side control.
Kolehmainen working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kolehmainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lumumba, who protects the arm well.

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

Eino Kolehmainen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lumumba throws out a leg kick but Kolehmainen moves out of range and Lumumba only half commits.

Lumumba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lumumba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kolehmainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lumumba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lumumba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kolehmainen's defenses.
Lumumba with a knee to the head.
Lumumba is looking to control Kolehmainen's arms but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lumumba has his back to the cage.
Lumumba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kolehmainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumumba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lumumba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolehmainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lumumba landing knees to the head.
Lumumba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolehmainen jumps guard and drags Lumumba to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kolehmainen scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Kolehmainen wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eino Kolehmainen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rama Udo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Himen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Udo
vs
Himen

177 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

AnonymouS
Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Udo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buster Himen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himen shoots for a takedown but Udo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Udo lands a really nice looking cross but Himen seems unphased.
Himen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Udo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Himen dives in for a single leg takedown but Udo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rama Udo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Himen.
Udo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Himen's head.
A big left from Udo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Udo.
Udo lands with an uppercut that bounces Himen off the cage and back into range.
We've been told by Udo's head coaches at Team Butcher Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Himen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Himen shoots in for a takedown but Udo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Udo as Himen shoots in.
Udo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Himen's calf.
Buster Himen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Himen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Udo but Udo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Udo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Himen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Himen shoots in and drives through. Udo sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udo cracks a nice hook into Himen's ribs.
Himen lands an overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Udo!
Udo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Himen takes one to the chin there.
Himen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Himen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Udo. That's going to slow Himen down.
Udo throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Himen tries to clinch up but Udo circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Udo.
Himen shoots in for a double leg but Udo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Udo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Udo finds it's target.
Udo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Himen in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Himen's head backwards.
Himen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Udo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Himen looks winded!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Udo lands a right hand.
Udo working aggressively here.
Udo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Himen's elbow.
Himen blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Udo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Udo leaves Himen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Himen misses with a takedown
and Udo counters with a nice uppercut.
Himen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Himen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Udo counters with a good low kick that Himen was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Himen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Udo circles away quickly and effectively.
Udo lands an overhand right.
Himen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Udo.
Udo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Himen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Himen takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Himen.
Udo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Himens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Udo.
Udo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Himen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Udo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Udo tests Himen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Udo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Himen needs to keep his hands up - Udo had a free shot at his head there.
Himen fails with the takedown
and Udo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Udo works over Himen's head and body with a nice combination.
Himen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Himen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Udo counters with a nice body shot.
Himen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Udo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Himen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Udo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Himen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Udo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rama Udo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Udo digs a good hook to Himen's body.
Udo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Himen's sensitive parts.
Rama Udo is winning the standup battle so far.
Udo connects with an inside leg kick.
Udo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Udo leaves Himen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Himen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Himen shoots for a takedown but Udo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rama Udo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Himen.
Udo misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Himen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Udo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Himen can do to turn this around?
Udo scores with a leg kick.
Udo connects with a body shot.
Himen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Udo.
Buster Himen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Himen shoots in for a takedown but Udo shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Udo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Udo lands a nice looking body shot.
Udo fails to land with a series of punches.
Himen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Himen looks to land a combination but Udo avoids it well.
It looked like Udo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Udo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Udo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Himen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Himen swinging wildly here.
Udo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Udo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Himen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Udo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Himen lands a nice hook to Udo's body. Udo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Himen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Udo.
Udo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Udo misses with a looping left.
Udo throws a nice looking combination but Himen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Himen.
Udo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Himen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Udo scores with a nice head shot.
Himen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Udo.
Himen fails with the takedown
enabling Udo to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Himen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Udo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Himen.
Himen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rama Udo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Himen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Udo pinned against the cage. Udo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Udo cracks Himen with a good jab.
Udo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Udo scores with a jab. Himen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Himen avoids the body shot from Udo.
Himen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Udo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Himen. That did some damage!
Udo moves out of range of the body kick from Himen.
Udo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Udo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Udo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Himen just manages to avoid it.
Udo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Himen is looking for the big counter here.
Udo slips a jab from Himen.
Udo swings for the body but Himen moves out of range.
Udo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Himen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Udo is looking to slow Himen down with leg kicks.
Udo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Himen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Himen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Udo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Himen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Udo.
Himen tries to close the distance and clinch but Udo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Udo.
A punch combination from Udo misses.
Himen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Udo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Udo throws the left hand but Himen avoids the punch easily.
As Udo backs off Himen throws a huge counter combo but Udo manages to avoid it all.
Himen misses with a takedown
and Udo counters with a stiff right hand.
Himen shoots for a takedown but Udo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rama Udo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Himen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Himen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Himen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Udo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Himen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Udo as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Udo connects with a body shot that sends Himen's belly button to the back.
Udo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Himen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Udo cracks Himen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Himen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Himen misses with a two punch combination.
Udo jabs Himen right on the nose. Himen blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Udo.
Himen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Udo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Himen somewhat.
As Himen backs away, Udo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Udo scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Himen looks to land a right hand but Udo moved out of range.
Himen is looking to clinch.
It looked like Udo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Udo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Himen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Himen misses with a combination
and Himen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Himen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Udo cracks Himen with an open hand slap.
Udo connects with a leg kick. Himen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Udo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Himen doesn't seem phased though.
Himen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Udo with a hook.
Himen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Udo swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Himen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Udo to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Udo lands.
Udo stuffs the takedown attempt from Himen. Himen gets slowly back to his feet.
Udo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Himen. Himen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Himen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Udo.
Himen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Udo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Himen somewhat.
Udo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Udo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Udo cracks the inside of Himen's front leg.
Himen tries for a takedown but Udo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Udo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Udo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Himen shoots for a double leg takedown but Udo sprawls well. He's pushed Himen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Himen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Udo lands with an overhand left.
Udo scores with a shot to the body.
Himen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Udo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Himen drops his hands momentarily and Udo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Himen throws a series of punches but Udo moves out of range.
Udo sizes up Himen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Udo lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rama Udo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Udo scores with a jab. Himen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Himen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Udo digs a good body shot into Himen's ribs.
Himen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Himen moves in looking to clinch but Udo pushes him off.
Himen tries to clinch
and Udo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Udo punishes Himen's body with a nice straight punch.
Himen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Himen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Udo tests Himen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Himen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Udo counters with a nice uppercut.
Udo ducks under a wild hook from Himen.
Himen dives in and grabs Udo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Udo pushes down on Himen's head and hops out.
Himen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Himen is rocked!
Udo lands a jab to Himen's midsection.
Himen shoots in but no luck this time.
Udo is looking for a counter combo.
Udo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Himen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Himen shoots in and drives through. Udo sprawls well.
Rama Udo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Himen.
Udo stalks Himen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Himen's face. Himen staggers backwards, shaken.
Himen is still on wobbly legs! Can Udo finish him?
Udo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Himen seems to have recovered his senses.
Udo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Himen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Himen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Udo is looking to slow Himen down with leg kicks.
Himen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Udo as he jumps to the side.
Udo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udo works Himen's body with a nice hook.
Himen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Udo.
Udo connects with a leg kick. Himen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Udo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Himen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Udo connects with a looping right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Himen.
Udo lands a nice looking body shot.
Udo scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Himen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Udo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Himen misses with a combination
and Udo counters with an outside leg kick.
Himen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Udo defends it nicely.
Himen tries to clinch but Udo is having none of it.
Udo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Udo.
You can see that Himen has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Udo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Udo wants it to stay on the feet.
Udo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Udo connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Himen's hands.
A lazy left from Udo finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Himen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Udo connects with a leg kick. Himen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Himen misses.
Udo throws a hook to the side of Himen's head but Himen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Udo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Udo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Himen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Udo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Udo lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Himen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Udo pinned against the cage. Udo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Udo misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rama Udo had his way with Buster Himen in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Udo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Himen shoots and misses
and Udo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Udo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Himen.
Udo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Udo misses with the combination.
Himen unleashes a big counter combination but Udo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Himen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Himen throws out a loose jab but Udo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Himen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rama Udo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Himen.
Himen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Udo as Himen shoots in.
A decent looking cross lands there for Udo.
Himen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Udo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Udo.
Udo lands a jab to the head.
Udo lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Udo.
Udo feints a jab promting Himen to slip. Udo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Himen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Udo cracks Himen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Himen shoots and misses
and Udo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Himen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Udo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udo cracks the inside of Himen's front leg.
Himen tries to clinch but Udo is having none of it.
Himen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Himen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Himen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Udo but Udo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Udo is looking to counter punch.
Himen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Himen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Udo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Udo is looking to slow Himen down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Udo.
Buster Himen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Himen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Udo pinned against the cage. Udo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Udo.
Himen is looking to score with low kicks.
Udo throws a leg kick which misses Himen's front leg but catches the back leg as Himen tries to avoid it.
Himen misses with the combination.
Himen fails to land the takedown.
Udo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Himen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Himen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Udo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Himen somewhat.
Rama Udo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Himen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Udo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Udo misses the target.
Udo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Himens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Himen looks for a takedown but Udo sprawls well.
Udo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Udo.
Himen misses with an uppercut. Udo saw that one coming.
Udo throws a big counter combination but Himen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Udo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:42
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:42
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Udo!
Rama Udo is the new lightweight champion!