Clash Of Titans VI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simone Innocente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BamBam Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Innocente comes to the cage accompanied by Mirror Mirror (Blind Guardian). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rubble's choice of entrance music: Eruption. Simone Innocente has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Innocente
vs
Rubble

193 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
225 lbs
9 - 18 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simone Innocente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BamBam Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Innocente.
Innocente looks for a takedown but Rubble sprawls well.
Rubble scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Innocente shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubble pushes Innocente away with a front kick.
Rubble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rubble goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Simone Innocente 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!
Rubble displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Innocente.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simone Innocente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Innocente is breathing heavily.
Innocente shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rubble defends it nicely.

Rubble lands a big head kick that sends Innocente tumbling to the mat! Rubble takes a step backwards and waves Innocente back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Rubble! Innocente is backing up but he can't get away as Rubble lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Innocente and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). BamBam Rubble!

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 Troll Skog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Astro Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troll Skog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skog
vs
Boy

185 cm
25
188 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

170 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Troll Skog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Astro Boy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Skog throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.

Boy drops Skog with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Skog looks back up at him and smiles so Boy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Skog thuds his right hand into Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy misses with a body shot.
Boy misses the jab.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy throws an overhand right that lands on Skog's shoulder, as Skog tries to avoid the shot.

Skog feints and as Boy raises his hands in defense, Skog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Skog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skog has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Boy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skog controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is trying to keep Skog in close.

Skog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boy tries to clinch but Skog moves out of range.
Skog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skog counters with a one-two to the body.
Boy looks gassed!
Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
Boy looks to clinch
and Skog counters with a left and a right that stings Boy.
Boy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skog lands a glancing blow to the side of Boy's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy with a poor takedown

and Skog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Troll Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astro Boy.
Boy wants to control but Skog passes easily into half guard.
Skog passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boy!
A nice elbow there by Skog.

Skog with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to lock up and control but Skog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Skog is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skog counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boy is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Skog instigates a clinch.
Boy blocks an elbow strike.
Skog tries a knee to the head but Boy blocks it.
Nice body punch from Skog.
Skog drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries for a takedown but Skog circles away easily
letting Skog counter with a right hand.
Boy slips a straight right by Skog.

Skog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skog tries for a takedown but Boy manages to get underhooks.
Skog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boy pushes Skog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
Boy tries to pull guard but Skog won't allow it.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Skog.
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skog backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Skog keeps him there for the moment.
Skog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by Skog.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boy blocks an elbow strike from Skog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skog counters with a head kick.
Skog moves out of range of the strikes.
Astro Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Skog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boy's guard now.
Skog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog won't allow Boy to get back to his feet.
Skog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skog moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skog's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
Skog looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boy working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skog blocks Boy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Skog controlling the pace for now.

Boy tries to improve his position but Skog has taken his back! Skog has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Skog pushes Boy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troll Skog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Paul Eiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lioto machto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as lioto machto enters the cage!

Paul Eiman
vs
machto

183 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Paul Eiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, lioto machto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eiman shoots for a takedown but machto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
machto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
machto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eiman moves away.
Eiman throws a head kick that half lands.

Eiman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for machto!
Eiman breaks from machto's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like lioto machto 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!

Eiman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Eiman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Paul Eiman!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jojo ballesteros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bonn
vs
ballesteros

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Bonn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, jojo ballesteros!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ballesteros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bonn tries to get to full guard but ballesteros has control of the leg.
ballesteros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ballesteros stalling away here and it's allowed Bonn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bonn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonn tries to get out of the position.
Bonn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ballesteros wants to improve his position but Bonn is controlling well.
Bonn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ballesteros trying to hold on to Bonn's head to control him but Bonn postures up.
ballesteros is refusing to be controlled, as Bonn sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonn tries to pass the half guard into mount. ballesteros knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonn trying to control the pace.

ballesteros has one foot on Bonn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Bonn.
Bonn with a poor takedown

and ballesteros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonn won't be happy with that.
ballesteros trying to control the position but Bonn is working away.
ballesteros controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ballesteros working away.
ballesteros wants to control but Bonn is keeping him busy.
Bonn is trying to work for a sweep but ballesteros has mounted him!
ballesteros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
ballesteros looks gassed!
Bonn tries to hold on but ballesteros pushes him away.
Bonn is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
ballesteros throws some wild stikes that Bonn manages to avoid easily.
ballesteros avoids the attempt from Bonn to control.
ballesteros working away from the top, dropping strikes.
ballesteros landing strikes from the mount and Bonn is in trouble!
Bonn tries to reverse the position but ballesteros maintains control.
ballesteros lands with some strikes.
Bonn is desperately trying to improve his position but ballesteros has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ballesteros looking to control but Bonn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
ballesteros controlling the pace for now.

ballesteros has hold of Bonn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bonn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bonn is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
ballesteros is letting Bonn control him for a moment.
Bonn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused ballesteros some visible discomfort.
Bonn trying to control the position but ballesteros is working away.
ballesteros tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bonn decides to stand back up. Bonn steps back and let's ballesteros get back to his feet.
ballesteros avoids the head kick by Bonn.
ballesteros throws a right and a left that Bonn avoids nicely.
ballesteros is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bonn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonn showed some decent athleticism there.
Bonn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bonn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Bonn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, ballesteros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bonn wants to lay and pray for a moment but ballesteros keeps working.
ballesteros trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bonn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ballesteros counters with a big head kick but Bonn shrugs it off.
Bonn misses with a takedown

and ballesteros counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bonn!
Bonn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bonn is trying to escape the mount.
ballesteros manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bonn to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is trying to stand back up.
ballesteros controlling well, preventing Bonn from escaping the position.
Bonn trying to control but not successfully.
Bonn is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
ballesteros is not going to allow Bonn to sit and survive in this position.
Bonn wants to escape the position.
Bonn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by ballesteros.
Bonn trying to control the action but ballesteros just sinks the hooks in.
Bonn holding both ballesteros 's hands and preventing any damage.
Bonn wants to escape the position.
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 Michael Bonn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bonn with a poor takedown

and ballesteros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonn won't be happy with that.
Bonn tries to escape but ballesteros is in control.

ballesteros has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bonn fails with the takedown

so ballesteros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Bonn working a defensive guard here.
Bonn pulls ballesteros in close to prevent any damage.
ballesteros throwing strikes from guard but Bonn blocks nicely.

ballesteros drops back looking for a leg! Bonn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonn manages to kick ballesteros off! ballesteros jumps back into Bonn's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn seems keen to control ballesteros's posture.

Bonn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ballesteros defends well.
Bonn looking to hit a scissor sweep but ballesteros is one step ahead there.

Bonn is looking for a triangle but ballesteros pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ballesteros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
ballesteros throwing strikes but missing.
ballesteros trying to control but Bonn is working from the bottom.

ballesteros got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ballesteros has managed to get both his arms back between Bonn's legs - danger averted.

Bonn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes ballesteros off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn has his takedown stuffed

so ballesteros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bonn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ballesteros throws a strike but Bonn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
ballesteros is trying to keep Bonn in close.
Bonn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
ballesteros looking for a sweep. Not yet ballesteros, not yet.
Bonn sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonn drops back, looking for a kneebar! ballesteros looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ballesteros looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ballesteros!
Bonn is looking for a sweep.
Bonn regains half guard.
Bonn manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonn controlling ballesteros's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
jojo ballesteros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ballesteros 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jojo ballesteros!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viper Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarpulano Burdagul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tarpulano Burdagul enters the cage!

Killer
vs
Burdagul

175 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viper Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tarpulano Burdagul!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burdagul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burdagul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
Burdagul misses with a wild body shot.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burdagul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Burdagul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
No luck for Burdagul with that takedown attempt.

Killer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burdagul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Burdagul drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Burdagul off! Burdagul jumps back into Killer's guard.
Burdagul trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burdagul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Burdagul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burdagul wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Burdagul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burdagul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burdagul moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burdagul is defended easily by Killer.
Viper Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarpulano Burdagul.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burdagul moves away.
Killer works Burdagul's body with a nice hook.
Killer lands with a hook. Burdagul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burdagul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burdagul somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdagul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burdagul looks gassed!
Killer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burdagul slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Burdagul defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Burdagul defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Burdagul ducks under a wild hook from Killer.

Burdagul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killer sprawls well initially but Burdagul persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burdagul is pressing down on Killer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killer is holding on for now.
Burdagul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burdagul.

Burdagul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killer is just riding it out for now. Burdagul eventually gives up the hold.
Killer is trying to stand up here but Burdagul is controlling him well.

Burdagul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killer sees it coming and defends easily.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burdagul on the ground.
Burdagul wants to free his trapped foot but Killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Burdagul fails to land the takedown.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Burdagul's shoulder, as Burdagul tries to avoid the shot.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viper Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Burdagul scores with a takedown into Killer's guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Burdagul from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Burdagul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burdagul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burdagul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Burdagul from controlling successfully.

Burdagul stands up and waves to Killer to follow him.
Killer throws a series of punches but Burdagul moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Killer scores with a three punch combo!
Killer tries to bum rush Burdagul with a series of wild strikes but Burdagul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Burdagul counters with a shoot takedown. Killer fights it but they end up in guard.
Burdagul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Burdagul has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Killer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Burdagul yanks on the arm and Killer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Burdagul.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tarpulano Burdagul!

C
A

C
B

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 Destructo Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Too Fast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Toriyama
vs
Fast

190 cm
22
247 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
276 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Destructo Toriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Too Fast!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toriyama fails to land the takedown.
Toriyama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fast sprawls well. Fast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toriyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Toriyama takes one to the chin there.
Toriyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destructo Toriyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toriyama shoots for a takedown but Fast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toriyama is breathing heavily.
Fast connects with the punch.
Toriyama shoots in and drives through. Fast sprawls well.
A jab from Fast does it's job there.
Fast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fast cracks Toriyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Fast listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fast lands with a straight right. Toriyama didn't see that one coming.
Toriyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Toriyama is rocked!
Fast cracks Toriyama with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Toriyama falls to his knees and Fast doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Too Fast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dionicio Pizarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Ferrara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pizarro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Megaman 4: "Skullman, Soldier Of The Underworld". Ferrara has chosen Sons Of Odin (Manowar) as his entrance music. Vincenzo Ferrara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pizarro
vs
Ferrara

178 cm
23
200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

172 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dionicio Pizarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincenzo Ferrara!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrara shoots for a takedown but Pizarro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Pizarro finds it's way through Ferrara's defenses.
Pizarro misses with a series of wild punches.

Pizarro gets caught flat footed, as Ferrara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferrara throws a strike but Pizarro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pizarro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pizarro wants to pass the guard but Ferrara is keeping the position.
Pizarro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pizarro 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.
Ferrara keeping moving, preventing Pizarro from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizarro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pizarro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferrara!
Ferrara taking shots to the head.
Pizarro controlling his opponent.
Pizarro landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizarro wants to take his opponent's back but Ferrara doesn't allow it.

Pizarro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pizarro extends the arm and Ferrara is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dionicio Pizarro!