Destiny 158: Jitsu vs. Iii PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Marshall
vs
Andrews

177 cm
28
180 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

179 cm
31
183 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mason Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews slips under a jab.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Andrews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshall punishes Andrews's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Andrews uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Marshall takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Andrews forces Marshall back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Andrews has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Marshall.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall can't break the clinch.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrews.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall prevents it.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Andrews controls the action.
Andrews misses with an elbow over the top.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Andrews.
Andrews tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall digs a right hand into Andrews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrews's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Andrews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Marshall lands with a shot to the body.
Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall's waist but Marshall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Andrews moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrews.
Marshall slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshall.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Marshall connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marshall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall tries to work over Andrews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Andrews counters with a body kick.
Marshall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Marshall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marshall.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Marshall sprawls well.
Marshall is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but Marshall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrews! But no joy.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marshall defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Andrews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Andrews.
Andrews wants to clinch
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marshall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshall cracks Andrews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrews throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Andrews slips a straight right by Marshall.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Andrews's shoulder, as Andrews tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand

and Andrews counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marshall!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to score with some ground and pound. Marshall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Andrews lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marshall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marshall is trying to control Andrews's posture but Andrews avoids it.
Andrews in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marshall wants to control but Andrews postures up.
Andrews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshall regains half guard, as Andrews was trying to land strikes.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andrews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andrews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrews's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall keeps control of the position easily here as Andrews tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is trying to stick to Andrews's back but Andrews is turning into Marshall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marshall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mason Marshall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Marshall throws a hook but Andrews blocks it.
Andrews slips under a jab from Marshall.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but Marshall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Marshall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marvin Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall lands an overhand right.
Andrews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Andrews moves away and avoids it.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
Marshall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marshall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marshall wants it to stay on the feet.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Andrews is out of range.
Andrews staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall looks to land a right hand but Andrews moved out of range.
Andrews tries to clinch up
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.

Andrews clinches up against the cage.
Andrews jumps guard but Marshall stands there with Andrews around his waist. Andrews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mason Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Andrews.
Marshall working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshall gets an underhook and turns Andrews into the cage.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
A short uppercut from Andrews.
Marvin Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvin Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marshall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrews.
Marshall gets underhooks to prevent Andrews's takedown attempt.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrews's elbow.

Andrews tightens his grip and picks Marshall up, before dumping him to the ground. Marshall manages to land in guard.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Marshall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andrews manages to get himself to full guard.

Marshall tries to stand but Andrews is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Marvin Andrews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marshall trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
After winning the bout, Mason Marshall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fish
vs
Washington

183 cm
36
115 lbs
31 - 21 - 1

169 cm
36
145 lbs
28 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bos Energy MMA159.4

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 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Fish.
Fish scores with a body shot.
Fish throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fish lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish misses with a hook to the body
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Fish appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Fish misses.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington moves out of range as Fish throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Washington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
Washington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Washington misses with a double jab.
Fish feinted with a counter takedown.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fish misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Washington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Fish changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fish jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washington has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fish misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fish. That's going to slow Washington down.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Fish moves out of range of the leg kick from Washington.
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!
Fish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fish rather than just go for the knockout.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Fish moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Fish lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Fish misses with a double jab.
Washington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fish tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Washington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fish misses with a combination
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Washington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fish is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fish moves into range and connects with a jab.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fish.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington misses with a right hand
and Fish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washington thinking.
Fish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington digs a good body shot into Fish's ribs.
Fish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
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.

Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Samuel Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
A shot to the body from Fish misses
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fish. That did some damage!
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fish counter with a right hand.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. Fish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish is looking to clinch.
Fish scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fish cracks Washington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish lands a body shot.
Fish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington lands with an uppercut that bounces Fish off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
Fish punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a right hand to the body.
Fish throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington tries a quick counter leg kick but Fish is wise to it.
Fish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Washington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fish misses with a straight left.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington works the jab nicely.
Fish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
Fish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Washington thows a leg kick but Fish checks it
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fish lands with a cross.
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!
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish slips under a jab from Washington.
Fish fires out a quick counter leg kick but Washington just manages to avoid it.
Fish throws a leg kick that misses.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Washington throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Washington swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Fish tried to score with a low kick but Washington checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Fish.
Washington throws a head kick but Fish moves out of range.
Washington looks to land a combination. Fish sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fish tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
Fish scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tests Fish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Fish with that takedown attempt.
Fish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fish slips under a jab from Washington.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Fish is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Fish cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Fish.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Fish slips the punch.
Washington checks the leg kick.
Washington throws a hook but Fish blocks it.
Washington misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington thumps Fish with a low kick.
Fish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Washington.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fish lands a jab.
Jab from Fish.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Fish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fish lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Fish checks a leg kick.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Albert Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fish has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Samuel Washington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Washington thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Camora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. Camora has chosen Eskimo Brothers-Joe Lajoie as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

LaBeouf
vs
Camora

178 cm
39
165 lbs
28 - 24 - 4

179 cm
28
169 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 28 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raf Camora!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Camora drops LaBeouf with a beautiful combination! LaBeouf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Camora is looking for the KO!

LaBeouf is rocked!

It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Camora and LaBeouf falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Camora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raf Camora!
Our winner, Raf Camora, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Shia LaBeouf was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks for coming out everyone! have to think through my future in mma'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vasilyevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vasilyevich
vs
Bosh

183 cm
32
196 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

194 cm
41
195 lbs
34 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Vasilyevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosh fails to land with a series of punches.
Chris Bosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Bosh gets caught flat footed, as Vasilyevich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vasilyevich scoring with some ground and pound.

Bosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasilyevich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Bosh has his foot on Vasilyevich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasilyevich works his way back into a safe position though.
Vasilyevich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasilyevich working some strikes from top position.
Vasilyevich preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vasilyevich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasilyevich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bosh is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vasilyevich throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bosh's body to avoid the submission. Bosh has instead reached around Vasilyevich's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bosh arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Bosh!
A very excited looking Chris Bosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ivan Vasilyevich spoke after the fight, saying 'I wasnt mentally prepared, ill come back stronger then ever for next fight'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiko Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keiko Lynn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sumerod
vs
Lynn

180 cm
27
199 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

189 cm
42
187 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiko Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumerod ducks right into an uppercut from Lynn.
Sumerod slips under a jab from Lynn.
Lynn leaves Sumerod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lynn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sumerod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Sumerod drives through and clinches with Lynn against the cage.

Lynn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sumerod is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lynn to the mat. Lynn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sumerod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lynn wants to sweep here but Sumerod controlling him for the moment.
Sumerod postures up in Lynn's guard and throws a big left but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn wants to sweep here but Sumerod controlling him for the moment.
Lynn trying to keep a closed guard but Sumerod is proving a slippery customer.
Lynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn keeping full guard, as Sumerod tries to pass.
Lynn has momentary wrist control but Sumerod slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sumerod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sumerod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sumerod pushes down on Lynn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynn trying to control here.
Sumerod thows a huge punch but Lynn dodges it nicely.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Sumerod is controlling well.

Sumerod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sumerod.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn is holding on to half guard well.
Sumerod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lynn defending well though.

Sumerod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sumerod is working for a kimura but Lynn is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Sumerod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sumerod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lynn defending well though.
Sumerod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lynn defending well though.
Sumerod wants to pass to mount but Lynn is defending the position.
Sumerod is looking to pass Lynn's guard but actually Lynn recovers to full guard.

That's four 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.
Sumerod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sumerod controlling from the top position.
Sumerod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sumerod's guard.

Sumerod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sumerod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynn defends it easily.

Sumerod looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan Sumerod 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.

Sumerod pushes Lynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Sumerod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Sumerod pulls Lynn into guard.
Aidan Sumerod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynn cracks Sumerod with a solid left hand.
Sumerod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynn can do to turn this around?
Sumerod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sumerod has momentary wrist control but Lynn slips an elbow through the middle.
Lynn trying to control but Sumerod is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sumerod looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
Lynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lynn is sitting in close to Sumerod's body. Sumerod has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lynn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lynn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sumerod.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aidan Sumerod!
Keiko Lynn spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to apologize to all my fans! I went to the strip club last night and I still have a f*****g hangover...plus...My huge penis threw me off balance a few times during the fight, I may tape it to my leg next fight.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Boschat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boschat
vs
Pouncey

205 cm
32
260 lbs
17 - 21 - 0

195 cm
35
255 lbs
15 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thor Boschat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boschat misses with a looping right.
Pouncey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boschat moves out of range of the strikes.
Boschat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pouncey misses the shot to the body.
Pouncey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boschat.
Pouncey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boschat momentarily.
Pouncey misses with an uppercut. Boschat saw that one coming.
Boschat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pouncey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boschat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pouncey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Boschat lands a left and a right that send Pouncey crashing to the mat, dazed. Boschat thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Pouncey is rocked!

It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boschat cracks Pouncey with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Boschat!
Thor Boschat made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Matiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Matiss
vs
Bergman

186 cm
45
210 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

191 cm
29
218 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Matiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matiss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bergman checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bergman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matiss cracks Bergman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bergman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matiss's head.
A solid body kick from Matiss.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergman checks a low kick from Matiss.

Matiss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but Bergman blocks it.

Bergman successfully pulls guard.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass.
Matiss won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Bergman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matiss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bergman controlling Matiss's posture.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass.
Matiss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matiss tries to counter by clinching up but Bergman breaks away and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bergman with a hook.
Bergman fails with a takedown attempt.
Matiss misses with an uppercut.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Matiss avoids it easily.
Bergman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matiss sprawls well. Matiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bergman gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Matiss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mario Matiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman misses with a series of wild punches.
Matiss misses with a body shot.
Bergman lands with a straight right. Matiss didn't see that one coming.
Bergman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matiss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bergman checks a leg kick.
Mario Matiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergman lands a jab to Matiss's midsection.
Matiss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bergman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matiss.
Matiss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergman throws a looping overhand right but Matiss ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Matiss lands a jab to the head.
Matiss slips a jab and a cross from Bergman.
Matiss checks a low kick from Bergman.
Bergman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matiss.
Matiss throws a low kick but Bergman moves out of range easily.
Matiss misses with a wild body shot.
Bergman tries to clinch but Matiss moves out of range.

Bergman tries to keep at a distance but Matiss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Matiss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matiss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bergman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Matiss does it's job there.
Matiss tries a low kick but Bergman avoids it.
Matiss moves in looking to clinch but Bergman pushes him off.
Matiss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matiss lands a leg kick that knocks Bergman off balance momentarily.
Matiss throws a lazy right hand but Bergman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matiss connects with an inside leg kick.
Bergman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matiss scores with a push kick.
Matiss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergman.
Matiss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matiss half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bergman closes the distance and clinches up with Matiss, looking for a takedown. Bergman pushes Matiss against the cage but Matiss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matiss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bergman just manages to avoid it.
Bergman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bergman shoots in for a double leg but Matiss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matiss wants to clinch.
Matiss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
Bergman scores with a shot to the body.
Bergman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matiss circles away quickly and effectively.
Bergman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bergman.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but Matiss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss misses with a leg kick.
Matiss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Matiss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bergman is out of range and Matiss settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matiss.
Bergman moves in looking to clinch but Matiss pushes him off.

Bergman scores with a takedown into Matiss's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matiss trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matiss working a defensive guard here.
Bergman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matiss's head.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Matiss controlling the position.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matiss is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matiss is trying to keep Bergman in close.
Matiss has his hands on Bergman's head, controlling the position.
Bergman working some strikes from top position.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman keeps trying to improve his position.
Matiss wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bergman is now in half guard.
Bergman is keen to just control but Matiss is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman throwing shots but Matiss is blocking nicely.

Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Matiss defends the submission attempt.
Matiss gets back to full guard.
Matiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Matiss, not yet.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Matiss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matiss is trying to keep Bergman in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matiss throws a chopping leg kick but Bergman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bergman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matiss lands a leg kick that knocks Bergman off balance momentarily.
Bergman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bergman swings for the body but Matiss moves out of range.
Matiss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergman looks to throw the jab but Matiss is out of range.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Matiss avoids it easily.
Bergman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergman.
Bergman misses with a right hand
and Matiss counters with a nice body kick.
Bergman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matiss moves away.
Matiss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matiss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matiss.
Bergman misses the jab.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matiss but Matiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bergman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matiss.
Bergman moves away from the strike by Matiss.
Matiss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bergman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matiss scoring well with a low kick there.

Matiss clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Matiss.
Matiss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matiss after a bit of a struggle.
Matiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matiss gets through Bergman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bergman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mario Matiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Matiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matiss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman.
Bergman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergman fails to pull guard.
Matiss missing with knees to the body.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Bergman.
Bergman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matiss crunches a lovely knee into Bergman's ribcage.
Matiss lands a good knee to the midsection. Bergman won't want to take too many of those.
Bergman tries to pull guard but Matiss holds him up against the cage and eventually Bergman drops back down to his feet.
Bergman avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
Matiss pushes Bergman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matiss working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matiss just leaning against Bergman, taking a breather.
Matiss lands a nice uppercut.
Matiss stalling in the clinch but Bergman improves position.
Matiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bergman avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
A short right from Matiss.
Matiss working Bergman over with knees to the body.
Bergman jumps guard but Matiss stands there with Bergman around his waist. Bergman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matiss is working Bergman over against the cage.
Matiss lands a right hand.

That has opened up Selfrid Bergman's cut even more.
Matiss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Matiss on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matiss landing knees to the body.
Bergman takes a shot to the head.
Mario Matiss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matiss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matiss is stalling here.
Bergman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matiss scores with a hook to the body.
Bergman is trying to pull guard but Matiss has him pressed against the cage.
Matiss pushes Bergman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matiss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matiss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergman is working for takedown but Matiss is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Bergman is rocked!
Matiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Bergman is still on wobbly legs! Can Matiss finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matiss lands a big knee! That's hurt Bergman! Oh, he's all over the place! Matiss lands another knee that sends Bergman to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Matiss!
Mario Matiss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davidson's choice of entrance music: August Burns Red - Meridian. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alves
vs
Davidson

174 cm
36
156 lbs
32 - 19 - 0

172 cm
32
158 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`)

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

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 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davidson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Davidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves wants to sweep here but Davidson controlling him for the moment.
Davidson trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves 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.
Alves wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Davidson won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control.
Davidson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Davidson is sitting in close to Alves 's body. Alves has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Davidson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Davidson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alves .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renzo Alves !
After the big win, Renzo Alves made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hoffman
vs
Marshal

167 cm
28
182 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

178 cm
26
177 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshal as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshal misses.
Aleksei Marshal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshal lands with an overhand left.
Hoffman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marshal looks to throw the jab but Hoffman is out of range.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Marshal circles away easily
and Marshal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marshal throws a lazy right hand but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoffman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marshal swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffman .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marshal is looking to chop away at Hoffman 's legs.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoffman checks a leg kick.
Marshal tries to land a leg kick but Hoffman saw it coming and moves away.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Marshal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshal feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hoffman collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksei Marshal!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jitsu
vs
Farfy Iii

183 cm
27
214 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

187 cm
30
210 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfy Iii connects with the punch.
Farfy Iii misses with an uppercut

so Jitsu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position.

Farfy Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farfy Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farfy Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii is controlling Jitsu's posture.
Jitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jitsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Farfy Iii blocks nicely.
Jitsu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farfy Iii is keeping the position for now.
Farfy Iii is controlling Jitsu's posture.

Jitsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farfy Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jitsu has Farfy Iii in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farfy Iii defends it easily.

Jitsu has his foot on Farfy Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farfy Iii works his way back into a safe position though.

Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jitsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Farfy Iii working some strikes from top position.
Farfy Iii won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here.

Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farfy Iii defends it easily.
Farfy Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farfy Iii lands a couple of digs.
Farfy Iii won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here.

Jitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farfy Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farfy Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jitsu is striking but Farfy Iii is not phased and passes to half guard.
Farfy Iii is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farfy Iii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Farfy Iii might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Farfy Iii moves into full mount! Jitsu won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii dominating with strikes here.
Jitsu regains half guard.

Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Farfy Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jitsu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farfy Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Jitsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farfy Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farfy Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Farfy Iii wants to take a breather but Jitsu is having none of it.

Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farfy Iii is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Farfy Iii 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.

Farfy Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jitsu is fending him off so far but Farfy Iii persists. Nope, Jitsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Jitsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Farfy Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Jitsu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farfy Iii to the mat! Farfy Iii manages to get full guard.
Jitsu 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.
Farfy Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jitsu is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Farfy Iii is retaining full guard.

Jitsu has gone for a leg lock! Farfy Iii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jitsu's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jitsu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Farfy Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jitsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Farfy Iii advances position into side control!
Jitsu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Farfy Iii is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jitsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farfy Iii landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farfy Iii looking to control but Jitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farfy Iii with good strikes from the mount here!
Johan Farfy Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farfy Iii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farfy Iii unloading with bombs!
Jitsu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Jiu Jitsu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jitsu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Farfy Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farfy Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farfy Iii connects with a nice short shot to Jitsu's temple.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Farfy Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farfy Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Farfy Iii is keen to just control but Jitsu is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Farfy Iii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farfy Iii is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four 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.
Farfy Iii prevents Jitsu from improving his position.

Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farfy Iii pulls his head out easily.
Farfy Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Farfy Iii is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farfy Iii prevents Jitsu from improving his position.

Farfy Iii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Farfy Iii.
Jitsu taking some punishment here, with Farfy Iii in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Farfy Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiu Jitsu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jitsu wants to clinch up but Farfy Iii keeps it at a distance.
Farfy Iii looks to land a right hand but Jitsu moved out of range.
Farfy Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Nice takedown defense from Jitsu. No joy for Farfy Iii on that attempt.
Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jitsu as he jumps to the side.

Farfy Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Jitsu's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Farfy Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jitsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii controls Jitsu momentarily but Jitsu frees himself.
Farfy Iii wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
Jitsu throws a big elbow that misses.

Jitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farfy Iii dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jitsu, not yet.
Farfy Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Farfy Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Jitsu working for submissions but it's allowed Farfy Iii to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii moves into full mount! Jitsu won't be happy about that!
Farfy Iii content just to control the position here.
Farfy Iii with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii controlling the pace for now.
Farfy Iii punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii landing strikes from the mount.

Jitsu is rocked!

Jiu Jitsu's cut is getting worse.
Farfy Iii loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jitsu scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Farfy Iii land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Farfy Iii stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Farfy Iii!
Johan Farfy Iii is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Johan Farfy Iii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.