ASTRAL.25 AKUMU PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bose Wrinkly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oshio Mushito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bose Wrinkly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wrinkly
vs
Mushito

199 cm
19
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
286 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bose Wrinkly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oshio Mushito!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mushito decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wrinkly is in trouble now - Mushito has advanced to mount!
Mushito trying to control but Wrinkly is having none of it.
Mushito throws a wild left hand from mount and Wrinkly manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Wrinkly is trying to stand up here but Mushito is controlling him well.
Wrinkly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mushito.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mushito is stalling here. Wrinkly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mushito seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wrinkly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mushito should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mushito tries to buck Wrinkly off but Wrinkly is having none of it.
Mushito tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mushito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mushito is squirming around, avoiding Wrinkly's attempts to control the action.
Mushito 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.
Mushito trying to control from the bottom.
Mushito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wrinkly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wrinkly's back!
Wrinkly prevents Mushito from getting a body triangle.
Mushito looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mushito is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wrinkly has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

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.
Mushito is throwing strikes by Wrinkly counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Wrinkly regains half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mushito shoots in for a double leg but Wrinkly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wrinkly lands a nice looking body kick.
Wrinkly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mushito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wrinkly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mushito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Wrinkly clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A decent looking cross lands there for Wrinkly.

It looks like Oshio Mushito has been cut.
Wrinkly scores with a hook.
Wrinkly lands with an uppercut that bounces Mushito off the ropes and back into rage.
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!

Wrinkly lands a big head kick that sends Mushito tumbling to the mat! Wrinkly takes a step backwards and waves Mushito back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Mushito is rocked!
Wrinkly cracks Mushito with a left hook right on the temple and Mushito goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Wrinkly lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mushito is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bose Wrinkly!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Emer Dlouze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuki Tamura struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Yuki Tamura has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Dlouze
vs
Tamura

179 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emer Dlouze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Tamura!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamura throws the left hand but Dlouze avoids the punch easily.
Tamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Dlouze sprawls well. He's pushed Tamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dlouze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dlouze works over Tamura's head and body with a nice combination.

Dlouze cracks Tamura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tamura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dlouze finish him?

Tamura is rocked!
Dlouze throws a pinpoint strike between Tamura's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tamura crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Dlouze scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emer Dlouze!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Dvargledare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dvargledare comes to the ring accompanied by they might be giants. Kyron Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dvargledare
vs
Gracie

157 cm
23
162 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Dvargledare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Dvargledare.
Dvargledare really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Dvargledare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dvargledare wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dvargledare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dvargledare was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dvargledare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dvargledare 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.
Dvargledare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dvargledare is keeping the position for now.
Gracie won't allow Dvargledare to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvargledare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dvargledare looking for a sweep. Not yet Dvargledare, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dvargledare checks a leg kick.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Dvargledare is breathing heavily.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Dvargledare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Dvargledare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas Dvargledare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyron Gracie.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dvargledare's waist but Dvargledare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Dvargledare takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie lands the left hand.
A jab from Dvargledare misses.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvargledare throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Dvargledare wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie stalks Dvargledare and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dvargledare's face. Dvargledare staggers backwards, shaken.
Kyron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to bum rush Dvargledare with a series of wild strikes but Dvargledare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Thomas Dvargledare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvargledare avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Dvargledare misses with a hook.
Gracie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Dvargledare's head.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Dvargledare as Gracie shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvargledare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Dvargledare knows he should have avoided that one.
Dvargledare moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvargledare.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie cracks Dvargledare with an open hand slap.
Dvargledare is looking to clinch.
Dvargledare throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyron Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Gracie scores with a hook.
Dvargledare throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dvargledare leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas Dvargledare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyron Gracie.
Dvargledare doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Dvargledare is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Dvargledare misses the jab.
Gracie throws a hook but Dvargledare avoids it easily.
Kyron Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvargledare.
A swing and a miss from Dvargledare.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dvargledare gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Dvargledare throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvargledare.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dvargledare pinned against the cage. Dvargledare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvargledare throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvargledare.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvargledare misses with a straight right.
Dvargledare throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvargledare avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dvargledare counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Dvargledare counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dvargledare makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dvargledare misses with a looping left.
Dvargledare throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Dvargledare moved out of range.
Dvargledare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie misses with a hook. Dvargledare ducked under it nicely.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dvargledare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvargledare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dvargledare thinking.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Dvargledare off the ropes and back into rage.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dvargledare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Dvargledare counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dvargledare misses.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie takes a swing at Dvargledare's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Dvargledare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dvargledare counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyron Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie staying out of range there.
Dvargledare walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dvargledare counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dvargledare is trying to break free.
Dvargledare looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvargledares head.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dvargledare is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dvargledare holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Thomas Dvargledare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyron Gracie.

Dvargledare breaks the clinch.
Dvargledare takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Dvargledare counters with a stiff right hand.
Dvargledare throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvargledare throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dvargledare counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dvargledare blocks a jab.
Dvargledare takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.

Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Dvargledare holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Dvargledare is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvargledare is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Dvargledare might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dvargledare is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dvargledare is looking to escape.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvargledare is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dvargledare has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dvargledare!
Dvargledare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dvargledare from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dvargledare 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.
Thomas Dvargledare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvargledare passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Dvargledare is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyron Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyron Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pai Mei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokahuro Nagabushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pai Mei has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mei
vs
Nagabushi

179 cm
23
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

177 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pai Mei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokahuro Nagabushi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mei shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nagabushi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mei wants to control from the top but Nagabushi keeps moving.
Mei wants to pass the guard but Nagabushi is keeping the position.

Mei 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.
Mei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagabushi is keeping the position for now.
Mei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mei wants to control from the top but Nagabushi keeps moving.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nagabushi throws a combination. Mei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mei is looking to clinch but Nagabushi is avoiding it.
Mei dodges the punch combination from Nagabushi.
Nagabushi misses with a wild combination.
Mei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagabushi throws a series of punches but Mei avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagabushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mei.
Nagabushi throws a right and a left that Mei avoids nicely.
Mei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Mei closes the distance and pushes Nagabushi back into the ropes.
Mei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nagabushi's efforts to push away.

Mei breaks from the clinch.

Mei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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

Mei looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagabushi tries to kick Mei off but Mei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mei slows the pace down in half guard.
Mei is keen to just control but Nagabushi is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mei seems to be looking for submissions.
Nagabushi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nagabushi is refusing to be controlled, as Mei sits in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nagabushi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagabushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mei slips a jab and a cross from Nagabushi.
Mei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nagabushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagabushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Mei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 Pai Mei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nagabushi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Mei scores a takedown into full mount!
Nagabushi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagabushi is looking to escape.
Mei throws some wild stikes that Nagabushi manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Mei is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nagabushi is surviving well by controlling Mei's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagabushi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mei thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Nagabushi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mei.
Mei is looking to stand but Mei has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Mei is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nagabushi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nagabushi!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mei is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Nagabushi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nagabushi throws a combination. Mei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nagabushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagabushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagabushi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Nagabushi.
Nagabushi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mei backs up against the ropes.

Mei is rocked!
Tokahuro Nagabushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Nagabushi coming out on top.
Oh Mei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mei slips a jab and a cross from Nagabushi.
Nagabushi cracks Mei with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagabushi Rushes Mei and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Mei is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Nagabushi Piles on the pressure and Mei crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tokahuro Nagabushi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinwi Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let's go! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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?

Kawajiri
vs
Bolo

190 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshin Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinwi Bolo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri blocks a head kick by Bolo.

Bolo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kawajiri's guard.
Bolo landing some decent shots from guard.
Kawajiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bolo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawajiri controlling the position.
Bolo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawajiri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolo has managed to get both his arms back between Kawajiri's legs - danger averted.
Bolo preventing the sweep.
Bolo postures up in Kawajiri's guard and throws a big left but Kawajiri blocks it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bolo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown
and Bolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawajiri looks to land a right hand but Bolo moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolo throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Kawajiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kawajiri swivels and escapes.

Bolo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kawajiri!
Bolo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bolo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bolo working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bolo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kawajiri looks a forlorn figure.

Kawajiri is rocked!
Bolo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kawajiri! More shots from Bolo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinwi Bolo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inuyasha Kagome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sakuraba
vs
Kagome

180 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inuyasha Kagome!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kagome's waist but Kagome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side.

Kagome has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kagome will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sakuraba up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Kagome.
Sakuraba letting Kagome take a breather here.
Kagome continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Kagome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagome tries to clinch but Sakuraba moves out of range.

Kagome closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Kagome.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kagome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inuyasha Kagome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba is looking to clinch but Kagome is avoiding it.
Kagome tries to clinch

and Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kagome won't be happy with that.
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.

Sakuraba is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kagome looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sakuraba gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kagome is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sakuraba lets go of the hold and Kagome can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazushi Sakuraba!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Yong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Li
vs
Yong

173 cm
24
162 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ji Yong!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yong throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Yong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yong. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yong is looking to clinch.
Yong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Li counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Li is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yong is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li trying to control from half guard but Yong is working away.
Li wants to pass to mount but Yong is defending the position.

Li is trying to work for a kimura but Yong is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is keen to just control but Yong is a slippery customer.
Yong wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li wants to control but Yong is keeping him busy.
Li works his foot free and advances to mount.

Li working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Yong turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Li off and cradles Yong's limp body as Li celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Chong Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Quixote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quixote has chosen Pantera - Domination as his entrance music. Don Quixote is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cid
vs
Quixote

175 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Quixote!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Cid.
Xavier Cid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quixote throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cid's waist but Cid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quixote off to one side.
Cid throws a leg kick but Quixote sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cid misses with a low kick.
Cid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Cid.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quixote shoots for a takedown but Cid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cid is looking to chop away at Quixote's legs.
Quixote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cid circles away.
Xavier Cid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Quixote.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cid wants it to stay on the feet.
Cid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cid.
Quixote blocks a leg kick.
Cid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quixote's sensitive parts.
Cid throws a leg kick but Quixote sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quixote shoots in looking for a takedown. Cid tries to sprawl out of it but Quixote keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quixote.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quixote shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cid pinned against the cage. Cid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quixote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cid circles away.
Cid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quixote.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cid.
Cid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quixote moves out of range as Cid throws a body kick.
Cid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cid tries to score with a low kick but Quixote moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Cid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quixote scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Quixote looks gassed!

Quixote is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cid defends it well.
Cid gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cid pulls Quixote in close to prevent any damage.
Quixote stopping the sweep attempt from Cid.
Cid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quixote on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quixote wants to control from the top but Cid keeps moving.

Quixote thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quixote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cid trying to control the position here.
Cid keeping moving, preventing Quixote from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Cid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Cid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quixote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cid circles away.
Cid leaves Quixote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt - Cid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xavier Cid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Quixote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quixote tries to close the distance and clinch but Cid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quixote checks a low kick from Cid.
Quixote ducks under a wild hook from Cid.
Don Quixote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cid throws a nice head kick!
Cid lands with a straight right. Quixote didn't see that one coming.
Cid throws a wild body kick that Quixote sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Cid.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cid.
Cid misses with a body kick.
Cid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Quixote avoids the head kick by Cid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid motions for Quixote to come forward. Cid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Cid misses.
Cid slips under a jab from Quixote.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cid.
Cid throws a solid leg kick but Quixote takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cid.
Cid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cid.
Cid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quixote shoots for a takedown but Cid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quixote.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quixote keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Quixote blocks the leg kick.
Quixote's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quixote takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cid thuds a left hand into Quixote's body.
Cid lands a head kick. Quixote smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cid stuffs the takedown attempt from Quixote. Quixote gets slowly back to his feet.
Quixote is breathing heavily.
Cid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cid swats away the attempt to clinch by Quixote.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid throws a leg kick but Quixote checks it.
Quixote fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cid throws a head kick but Quixote moves out of range.
Quixote tries to clinch there but Cid circles away.
Cid misses with a low kick.
Quixote blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quixote.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Cid dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Cid.
Quixote shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cid as he jumps to the side.
Cid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Quixote with that takedown attempt.
Cid stuffs the takedown attempt from Quixote. Quixote gets slowly back to his feet.
Xavier Cid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Quixote.
Cid misses with a kick to the body.
Quixote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Cid.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cid.
Quixote tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cid throws a leg kick but Quixote moved away.
Cid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt - Cid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quixote tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xavier Cid is winning the standup battle so far.
Cid throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cid, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Cid.
Cid throws out a loose jab but Quixote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quixote takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cid is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Quixote blocks the low kick.
Cid swings for the body but Quixote moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Cid lands but Quixote takes it in his stride.
Quixote fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quixote tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quixote avoids the head kick by Cid.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cid.
Cid throws a low kick, looking for Quixote's leg but Quixote calmly moves out of range.
Cid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cid chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid scoring well with a low kick there.
Cid lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Cid.
Don Quixote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Quixote looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quixote wants to pass to mount but Cid is defending the position.
Cid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cid controlling Quixote's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Cid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cid, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Cid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karva Jorgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgos comes into the arena with Schnappi Das Kleine Krokodil blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jorgos
vs
Yamato

183 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karva Jorgos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kira Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamato looks to throw the jab but Jorgos is out of range.
Jorgos throws a combination. Yamato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Yamato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamato.

It looks like Karva Jorgos has been cut.
Yamato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamato connects with a stiff jab that staggers Jorgos - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kira Yamato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Seibold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik comes to the ring accompanied by Rocky Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Seibold's choice of entrance music: SCOTTISH PIPE. Sam Malik is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Malik
vs
Seibold

195 cm
23
255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

198 cm
25
276 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hawk Seibold!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik doesn't manage to clinch there - Seibold circles away.
Malik throws a nice looking combination but Seibold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malik throws a hook but Seibold avoids it easily.
Malik is looking to clinch.
Malik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seibold circles away quickly and effectively.
Malik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malik misses with a two punch combination.
Malik throws a right hand that Seibold ducks under and follows up with a left that Seibold also avoids with ease.
Seibold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malik circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seibold, right into the meat.
Seibold dodges the punch combination from Malik.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malik walks into a left hand.
Malik looks to land a combination but Seibold avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Seibold.
Seibold scores with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seibold!

It looks like Sam Malik has been cut.
Malik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Malik clinches up with Seibold and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Seibold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Malik regains guard immediately.
Seibold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seibold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seibold postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Malik covers up, he's hurt! Seibold keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Seibold and the ref steps in to end the fight! Seibold can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Seibold!