ASTRAL KYOUJIN: VOL.2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Awekome Doji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Sitake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi Sitake will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Doji
vs
Sitake

191 cm
26
274 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
276 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Awekome Doji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Sitake!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sitake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doji trying to control the position.
Sitake won't allow Doji to sweep him here.
Sitake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doji wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sitake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doji looking for a sweep. Not yet Doji, not yet.
Sitake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sitake throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sitake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doji 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.
Doji is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sitake is controlling him.
Sitake lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doji wants to sweep but no luck.
Doji controls Sitake momentarily but Sitake frees himself.
Sitake stands and throws Doji's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Sitake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sitake lands a few punches from side control.
Doji is breathing heavily.
Sitake lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitake lands a huge shot from side control! Doji is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takeshi Sitake!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Yamiyukai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Hoeuer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yamiyukai
vs
Hoeuer

166 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

154 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Yamiyukai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Hoeuer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoeuer throws a head kick but Yamiyukai moves out of range.
Hoeuer is looking to land body kicks.
Hoeuer throws a series of punches but Yamiyukai avoids them all with ease.
Yamiyukai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamiyukai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamiyukai lands with a nice body punch.
Yamiyukai avoids the head kick by Hoeuer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoeuer misses with a head kick.
Hoeuer just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoeuer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamiyukai circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamiyukai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoeuer.
Hoeuer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoeuer misses with a kick to the body.
Hoeuer throws a head kick but Yamiyukai moves out of range.
Hoeuer swinging wildly here.
Hoeuer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoeuer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoeuer misses with a head kick.
Hoeuer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoeuer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoeuer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoeuer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Hoeuer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hoeuer throws a sloppy head kick and Yamiyukai moves out of range easily.
Hoeuer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoeuer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoeuer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamiyukai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoeuer throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamiyukai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamiyukai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoeuer throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoeuer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamiyukai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoeuer misses with a hook. Yamiyukai ducked under it nicely.

Yamiyukai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoeuer, pushing him back against the ropes.
Yamiyukai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamiyukai misses with a body punch.
Hoeuer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Yamiyukai prevents Hoeuer from breaking the clinch.
Hoeuer can't break the clinch.
Hoeuer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A short left from Yamiyukai.
Yamiyukai lands a body shot.
Yamiyukai keeps control of Hoeuer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamiyukai scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamiyukai.
Hoeuer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoeuer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamiyukai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoeuer wants to break free but Yamiyukai has control.
Hoeuer blocks a body shot from Yamiyukai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoeuer tries to break free but Yamiyukai pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamiyukai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoeuer.
Hoeuer working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Yamiyukai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yamiyukai tries to clinch up but Hoeuer circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamiyukai avoids a kick to the body.
Yamiyukai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoeuer.
Hoeuer lands a head kick. Yamiyukai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoeuer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamiyukai jabs at Hoeuer's body.
Hoeuer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamiyukai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoeuer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoeuer 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.
Hoeuer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamiyukai checks it well.
Yamiyukai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamiyukai dodges the punch combination from Hoeuer.
Peter Hoeuer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamiyukai checks a low kick from Hoeuer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoeuer throws a right and a left that Yamiyukai avoids nicely.
Yamiyukai thuds his right hand into Hoeuer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoeuer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoeuer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamiyukai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoeuer.
Peter Hoeuer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoeuer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoeuer motions for Yamiyukai to come forward. Hoeuer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Hoeuer.
I think Hoeuer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Hoeuer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
10%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidetoshi Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Angel
vs
Nakata

185 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
182 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uriel Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidetoshi Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel looks to land a combination. Nakata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nakata is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Angel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Angel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakata pinned against the cage. Nakata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Angel.

Nakata tries to keep at a distance but Angel has taken the fight into the clinch.

Angel breaks from the clinch.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Angel but Angel pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Angel moves into the clinch.
Angel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Angel lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Angel lands a nice shot to the body.
Angel tries to pull guard but Nakata won't allow it.

Angel breaks the clinch.
Nakata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakata tries to clinch but Angel moves away
and Angel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakata looks to clinch
and Angel counters with a body kick that stops Nakata in his tracks momentarily.
Nakata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Angel counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakata looks gassed!
Nakata wants to clinch
and Angel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Angel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Angel counters with a left to the body.

Angel darts in and clinches Nakata up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel lands a nice elbow.
Nakata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uriel Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidetoshi Nakata.
Nakata misses with a punch to the body.
Angel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakata's face.
Nakata misses with a hook to the ribs.

Angel manages to break the clinch.
Hidetoshi Nakata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Angel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Angel smiles and moves away.
Nakata misses with a takedown

and Angel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Angel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakata's defenses.

Angel breaks from the clinch.
Angel lands a nice shot to the body.
Angel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakata pinned against the cage. Nakata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice combination there by Angel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angel forces Nakata back against the ropes and clinches.

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

Nakata tries to keep at a distance but Angel has taken the fight into the clinch.

Angel pulls guard effortlessly.
Angel wants to stand but Nakata is controlling the position.
Angel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Angel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angel trying to control the position.
Nakata throws a strike but Angel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Angel preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Angel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Angel drives through and clinches with Nakata against the ropes.

Angel breaks the clinch.
Nakata darts in trying to clinch
enabling Angel to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Angel does no damage.
Angel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Angel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakata takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nakata fails to pull guard.
Angel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

Angel breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Angel dominated that round.
That's time! Angel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nakata tries to clinch
and Angel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakata shoots and misses

and Angel moves into the clinch.

Angel manages to break the clinch.
Nakata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nakata clinches but Angel breaks the clinch
and Angel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakata tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Angel moves into the clinch.
Nakata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakata goes for a takedown attempt but Angel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Uriel Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidetoshi Nakata.
Angel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakata is breathing heavily.
Angel lands with a good body shot.
Nakata with a poor takedown

and Angel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Angel connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Angel has taken the fight to the clinch.

Angel breaks from the clinch.

Nakata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Angel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nakata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Angel controls the pace.
Nakata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angel stays in close to Nakata's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Nakata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Nakata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angel is aware though and is defending well.
Angel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakata is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Nakata is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Angel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angel obliges.

Angel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Angel feints and then cracks Nakata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakata down.
Angel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakata closes the distance but Angel moves to the side
and Angel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Uriel Angel is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakata lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Angel looking to control.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving.
Angel is trying to keep Nakata in close.
Angel wants to stand and escape but Nakata is having none of it.
Angel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakata can do to turn this around?

Nakata drops back looking for a leg! Angel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Angel manages to kick Nakata off! Nakata jumps back into Angel's guard.
Angel keeping full guard, as Nakata tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata won't allow Angel to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Angel counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Nakata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angel defends well.
Nakata being controlled here, momentarily.

Nakata working for a triangle but Angel defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nakata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angel defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nakata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Angel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakata thinking.
Nakata tries to clinch but Angel moves away

and Angel counters by clinching up.
Nakata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Angel smiles and moves away.
Nakata shoots and misses

and Angel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakata's guard.
Uriel Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidetoshi Nakata.

Angel gets to his feet - Nakata follows without any prompting.
Angel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid body kick from Angel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Angel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Angel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Angel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakata stuffs the takedown.
Nakata closes the distance but Angel moves to the side
and Angel counters with a two punch combo.

Angel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakata, pushing him back against the ropes.

Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Angel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Angel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakata is on top in guard.
Angel can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Nakata is looking for a kimura here.

Nakata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Angel is trying to get back to full guard.
Angel is trying to stand.
Angel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Angel tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Angel is just riding it out for now. Nakata eventually gives up the hold.
Angel is trying to stand back up but Nakata is controlling him
Nakata is thwarting Angel's attempts to control the position.
Angel pushes Nakata off looking to stand but Nakata dives back in and keeps control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Angel thuds a left hand into Nakata's body.
Angel keeps Nakata at a distance using the push kick.
Nakata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Angel counters with an outside leg kick.

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.

Angel gets a clinch.
A short left from Nakata.
Nakata tries to circle away but Angel has him pinned against the ropes.
Angel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nakata tries for a takedown but Angel manages to get underhooks.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hidetoshi Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel lands with a left to the head.

Angel manages to pull guard.
Nakata chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel wants to sweep here but Nakata controlling him for the moment.
Nakata landing some decent shots from guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Angel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Astro Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jongwoo Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Boy
vs
Park

170 cm
24
142 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

173 cm
22
147 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

MaliceStar Clothing {$7 Specials}

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 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Astro Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jongwoo Park!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boy dives in and grabs Park's left leg, looking for a takedown. Park pushes down on Boy's head and hops out.

Boy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Park throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Park's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Park is looking to regain half guard here but Boy keeps moving and retains side control.
Boy lands an elbow.
Park is trying to improve his position.
Boy working the head and body with strikes.
Park sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Park blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boy.
Park wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Park is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boy is staying active.
Boy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Park has hold of Boy's hands but Boy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy trying to control from half guard but Park is working away.
Park is trying to control but can't.

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

Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boy lands a couple of digs.
Boy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Park looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy scoring with some ground and pound.

Park had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boy defends it easily.
Boy landing with the ground and pound.
Park lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boy!
Boy is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Park is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boy!

Park has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Park looks gassed!
Boy chips away with some ground and pound.
Boy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boy works over Park with some ground and pound from guard.
Boy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Park is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Park is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boy is working Park over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Park preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Boy stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Boy gets the takedown into side control.
Park takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Park takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Park tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boy working the ground and pound.
Boy lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy working the body and head with strikes.
Boy lands an elbow.
Boy working the body and head with strikes.
Boy working away.
Park tries to improve position but can't.
Boy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boy lands a nice forearm strike.
Park is looking to reverse the position.
Park is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boy connects with a decent elbow.
Boy working the body and head with strikes.
Boy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Boy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Park regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Park looking for submissions off his back.
Boy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Park trying to control here.
Boy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Park does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Park is pressing down on Boy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Boy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Park has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boy has managed to get both his arms back between Park's legs - danger averted.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Park's head.
Boy lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Boy is posturing up here but Park has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Boy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Boy has to tap! Slick submission there by Park!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jongwoo Park!

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 Akio Atarashii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Chinatown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinatown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cocaine in my brain - Dillinger. Charlie Chinatown is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Atarashii
vs
Chinatown

180 cm
19
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Atarashii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Chinatown!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atarashii throws a hook but Chinatown avoids it easily.
Chinatown throws an overhand right that lands on Atarashii's shoulder, as Atarashii tries to avoid the shot.
Chinatown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atarashii looks to throw the jab but Chinatown is out of range.
Atarashii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Charlie Chinatown has been cut.
Atarashii lands a right hook to the body.
Atarashii looks to land a left hand but Chinatown moved out of range nicely.
Atarashii scores with a one two! Chinatown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Atarashii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atarashii throws a body punch but Chinatown moves out of range.
Chinatown misses with a takedown attempt - Atarashii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Atarashii lands with a straight right. Chinatown didn't see that one coming.
Atarashii lands the left hand.
Chinatown ducks under a wild hook from Atarashii.
Chinatown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atarashii's waist but Atarashii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chinatown off to one side.
Chinatown stalks Atarashii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Atarashii's face. Atarashii staggers backwards, shaken.
Atarashii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chinatown at a distance.
Chinatown looks gassed!
Nice cross by Atarashii.
Chinatown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akio Atarashii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chinatown.
Atarashii closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Chinatown! Atarashii dives in looking to finish! Chinatown is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Atarashii!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dong Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong Chim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chim
vs
Jenkins

190 cm
21
250 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Chim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leeroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Chim shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins with the ground and pound but Chim regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Chim trying to control here.
Chim is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura here.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chim is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Chim is looking to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chim shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Chim on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Chim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chim.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Chim shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Chim is breathing heavily.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dong Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Chim pushes him off.
Chim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Chim fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Jenkins feints and as Chim raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins postures up in Chim's guard and throws a big left but Chim blocks it.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chim is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Jenkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Chim keeps moving.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chim is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chim wants it to stay on the feet.
Chim doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Jenkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jenkins has gone for a leg lock! Chim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jenkins's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chim wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Chim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jenkins dives on top into guard.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins wanted to stand there but Chim had control of the position.
Jenkins trying to control but Chim is working from the bottom.
Jenkins won't allow Chim to get back to his feet.
Jenkins stands and throws Chim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leeroy Jenkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jenkins throws a head kick but Chim moves out of range.

Chim has taken the fight to the clinch.

Chim has Jenkins pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chim pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jenkins tumbling to the mat - Chim dives into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chim trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Chim postures up.
Chim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jenkins is trying to keep Chim in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom.
Chim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.

Chim fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jenkins sprawls well initially but Chim persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chim tries to pass to full mount but Jenkins defends it.
Jenkins moves into full guard.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Jenkins looking to control.
Chim is pushing down on Jenkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jenkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Chim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leeroy Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.

Chim seems to be looking for submissions.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chim.
Jenkins trying to control from the bottom.
Jenkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jenkins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Chim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Chim sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chim shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chim is defended easily by Jenkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Chim. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Chim circles away.
Chim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chim is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Chim circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Chim moves out of range.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chim with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chim wants to get back to full guard.
Chim won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Chim is a slippery customer.
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 Dong Chim 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!

Chim shoots and misses

so Jenkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins postures up in Chim's guard and throws a big left but Chim blocks it.
Jenkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chim is proving hard to escape from.

Jenkins stands up and waves to Chim to follow him.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chim circles away from the clinch attempt.

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

Chim is rocked!
A big shot lands for Jenkins! That's hurt Chim! Will he recover? Jenkins fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leeroy Jenkins!

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 Jerry Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Makuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Ferro
vs
Makuto

172 cm
27
142 lbs
14 - 11 - 2

177 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Makuto!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferro scores with a shot to the body.
Ferro lands with a cross.
Makuto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferro counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makuto.
Makuto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferro counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferro sizes up Makuto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferro scores with a sloppy right hand. Makuto should have avoided that one.

Ferro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makuto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferro looking to pass the guard.
Ferro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makuto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferro throwing strikes from guard but Makuto blocks nicely.
Makuto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferro slips a straight right by Makuto.
Ferro throws a series of punches but Makuto moves out of range.
Makuto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferro counters with a three punch combo that has Makuto backing up. Makuto nods at Ferro to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makuto's hands.
Makuto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferro scores with a jab to the body.
Kenji Makuto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makuto looks gassed!
Makuto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Ferro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Makuto sprawls well initially but Ferro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ferro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.

Makuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferro.
Ferro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Makuto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makuto is just riding it out for now. Ferro eventually gives up the hold.
Ferro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makuto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Makuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferro trying to control from half guard but Makuto is working away.
Ferro thows a huge punch but Makuto dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makuto wants to get back to his feet.
Ferro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ferro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makuto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Makuto misses with a double jab

and Ferro counters with a shoot takedown. Makuto fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferro throwing strikes but missing.
Ferro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makuto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferro is controlling him.
Makuto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ferro 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.
Ferro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferro cracks Makuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferro walks into a straight right hand from Makuto.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferro scores with a one two! Makuto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makuto throws a combination that misses
and Ferro counters with a left and a right that stings Makuto.
Ferro blocks a jab.
Ferro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Ferro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Makuto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferro counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Makuto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makuto misses with a double jab
and Ferro counters with a nice uppercut.

Ferro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makuto was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferro advances to half guard.
Makuto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makuto is refusing to be controlled, as Ferro sits in half guard.

Ferro in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Makuto tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ferro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Ferro!

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 Yamapi Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Okada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ikenai Tayou. Yamapi Chan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chan
vs
Okada

171 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

170 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamapi Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Okada!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okada but Okada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Okada misses with a double jab.
Chan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okada throws a right and a left that Chan avoids nicely.
Chan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okada slips a jab and a cross from Chan.
Okada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okada tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chan - that will leave a mark!
Okada tries to clinch but Chan is having none of it.

Okada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chan was covering up waiting for the punch and Okada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Chan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada stands and throws Chan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chan prevents Okada from moving into mount.
Chan is looking to regain half guard here but Okada keeps moving and retains side control.
Okada tries to stand but Chan is controlling his head.
Chan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Okada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okada is pressing down on Chan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chan is holding on for now.

Chan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chan throws a series of punches but Okada avoids them all with ease.
Chan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okada on the side of the head.
Chan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Okada counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chan!
Okada thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chan wants to hold on but Okada pushes him away.

Okada is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Chan misses with a takedown attempt

and Okada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chan's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamapi Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan is breathing heavily.

Chan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Okada from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Okada wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Okada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Chan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Okada should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chan has tightened it up now! Okada should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yamapi Chan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Lundgren
vs
Morgan

175 cm
19
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

•‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK]
Asphyxiation Ltd. 14.99-24.99 (CBK)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lundgren.
Lundgren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lundgren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morgan slips a jab from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lundgren.
Lundgren slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Lundgren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lundgren shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan scores with a spinning back kick!
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lundgren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Lundgren's ribs.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Lundgren.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Morgan duly obliges.

It looks like Jeremy Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
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!
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a combination. Lundgren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lundgren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundgren misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Morgan.
Lundgren thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.

Morgan closes the distance and pushes Lundgren back into the ropes.

Morgan breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgren wants to clinch
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Lundgren misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Morgan moves into the clinch.
Morgan throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lundgren digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Lundgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Lundgren throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lundgren takes a step back to recover.
Jeremy Lundgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan.
Lundgren avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.

Lundgren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morgan sprawls well initially but Lundgren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lundgren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lundgren is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan gets full guard.

Lundgren gets to his feet. Morgan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Lundgren swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundgren throws out the jab.
Morgan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lundgren.

Lundgren closes the distance and clinches.
Lundgren avoids a wild elbow strike from Morgan.
Morgan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lundgren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morgan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lundgren is looking to score with low kicks.
Lundgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Lundgren backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Lundgren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Lundgren moves out of range easily.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lundgren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lundgren lands with a straight right. Morgan didn't see that one coming.
Lundgren swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Lundgren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lundgren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Lundgren.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Lundgren throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Lundgren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Lundgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Lundgren is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Morgan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lundgren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lundgren lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Lundgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Lundgren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lundgren to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Lundgren looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lundgren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lundgren.
Morgan blocks a jab.
David Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Lundgren.
Lundgren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Lundgren backing up. Lundgren nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Lundgren jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lundgren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morgan is trying to defend but Lundgren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.

Morgan is working an open guard so Lundgren takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lundgren throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Morgan.
Lundgren keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundgren loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Lundgren stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lundgren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morgan drives through and clinches with Lundgren against the ropes.
Morgan can't break the clinch.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Lundgren is controlling the position.

Lundgren breaks from the clinch.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lundgren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundgren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lundgren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lundgren is one step ahead there.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundgren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan is trying to stand up here but Lundgren is controlling him well.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lundgren passes to full 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.
Lundgren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action.
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
Lundgren looking to control and managing it successfully.

Lundgren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morgan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morgan and Lundgren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Morgan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Lundgren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Lundgren's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lundgren looks to clinch
and Morgan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lundgren throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Lundgren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lundgren misses with a straight left.
Morgan throws a right hand that Lundgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Lundgren also avoids with ease.
Lundgren throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lundgren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lundgren wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lundgren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lundgren missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Lundgren throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Lundgren feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Lundgren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundgren manages to get himself to full guard.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lundgren keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Morgan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lundgren lands a jab to the head.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Lundgren.
Morgan scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lundgren feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Lundgren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lundgren's guard.
Lundgren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan stands and throws Lundgren's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan working the ground and pound but Lundgren is defending the strikes.

Morgan tries for a kimura but Lundgren is defending well.
Morgan working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren gets back to half guard.
It looks like Morgan is going to stand back up.
Morgan is keen to just control but Lundgren is a slippery customer.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Lundgren is defending the position.
Lundgren trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Lundgren.
I think Lundgren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Lundgren!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otaku Senzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikuhisa Minowaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senzuri's entrance music is Tori Amos-Code Red . A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Senzuri
vs
Minowaman

185 cm
23
211 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otaku Senzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuhisa Minowaman!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senzuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Minowaman in his tracks.
Senzuri throws out a loose jab but Minowaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Senzuri leaves Minowaman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minowaman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Senzuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Minowaman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Senzuri's guard.

Senzuri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minowaman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minowaman stops Senzuri from standing up.
Senzuri keeping moving, preventing Minowaman from controlling successfully.

Senzuri looking for a guillotine here but Minowaman defends easily.
Minowaman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Senzuri tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senzuri wants to stand but Minowaman is controlling the position.

Senzuri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Senzuri trying to control the position.
Minowaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Senzuri is retaining full guard.

Minowaman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minowaman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minowaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senzuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Minowaman defending well as Senzuri loads up on a big left hand.
Minowaman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minowaman needs to keep his hands up - Senzuri had a free shot at his head there.
Senzuri tests Minowaman's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Senzuri clobbers Minowaman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minowaman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Senzuri feints and as Minowaman raises his hands in defense, Senzuri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Senzuri trying to control but Minowaman is working from the bottom.

Minowaman has an active guard here but Senzuri has managed to pass into half guard.
Minowaman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senzuri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minowaman trying to control but Senzuri postures up.
Senzuri wants to take a breather but Minowaman is having none of it.

Minowaman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Senzuri passes into side control!

Senzuri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Senzuri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman tries to bench press Senzuri off him but Senzuri keeps the position.
Senzuri advances to full mount.
Minowaman wants to hold on but Senzuri pushes him away.

Senzuri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minowaman is surviving well by controlling Senzuri's body position as best he can.
Senzuri is breathing heavily.
Minowaman can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Senzuri with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Senzuri is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Minowaman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Senzuri looking to control but Minowaman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minowaman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Senzuri mounts Minowaman! Really nice guard pass there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otaku Senzuri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Minowaman shoots in for a double leg but Senzuri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Minowaman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Senzuri.

Senzuri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Minowaman can't escape the position.
Senzuri avoids the attempt from Minowaman to control.

Senzuri stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Senzuri sizes up Minowaman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Minowaman scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Senzuri.
Minowaman misses with a takedown

and Senzuri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Minowaman won't be happy with that.
Minowaman tries to control but Senzuri manages to take his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senzuri gets his hands free as Minowaman looks to control.

Senzuri working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Minowaman is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Senzuri has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Minowaman taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otaku Senzuri!