ZAN ~Bushido Fight 4~ PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Salbiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax comes into the arena with Infected Mushroom - Heavyweight blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Sax
vs
Salbiev

209 cm
21
280 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

192 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Juha Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandr Salbiev!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salbiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Sax.
Salbiev leaves Sax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Sax with that takedown attempt.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but Salbiev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Salbiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salbiev controlling the action here.
Salbiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salbiev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salbiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salbiev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salbiev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salbiev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salbiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Salbiev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salbiev trying to pass the guard but Sax defending well.
Still in half guard, Salbiev seems content to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexandr Salbiev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Salbiev gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salbiev controlling the action here.
Salbiev looks to land a strike but Sax avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Salbiev looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salbiev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salbiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salbiev shoots in for a takedown but Sax shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salbiev scores with a nice right hand.
Salbiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Salbiev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sax is looking to improve his position.
Salbiev wants to pass to mount but Sax is defending the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salbiev trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Salbiev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Salbiev is trying to control the action in half guard but Sax is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salbiev is pressing down on Sax's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sax is holding on for now.
Salbiev controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexandr Salbiev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sax looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salbiev is fending him off so far but Sax persists. Nope, Salbiev circles away and we're back to standing.

Salbiev scores with a takedown into Sax's guard.
Sax keeping full guard, as Salbiev tries to pass.
Salbiev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salbiev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax trying to remain calm as Salbiev controls from the top position.
Salbiev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Salbiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sax misses with a takedown attempt

and Salbiev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Salbiev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexandr Salbiev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Salbiev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salbiev controls the position.
Salbiev in side control, throwing shots but Sax defends.

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.
Salbiev controlling the position from side mount.
Sax stops Salbiev from passing to mount.
Juha Sax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here as Salbiev stalls from top position.
Alexandr Salbiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sax is trying to buck Salbiev off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salbiev takes a little break here. Sax wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Salbiev scores with punches from side control.
Alexandr Salbiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salbiev controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexandr Salbiev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sax has his takedown stuffed

so Salbiev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Salbiev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Alexandr Salbiev!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Alexandr Salbiev!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Alexandr Salbiev!

Alexandr Salbiev wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Datu Satur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wand Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wand Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Satur
vs
Silva

176 cm
23
201 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Datu Satur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wand Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Satur.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Satur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Satur is trying to buck Silva off.

Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva looks for a takedown but Satur sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Datu Satur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wand Silva.
Nice takedown defense from Satur. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Satur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Satur pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Satur misses with a body kick.
Satur works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva moves forwards but Satur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Satur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satur throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Satur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Satur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Satur lands a slapping body shot.
Satur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Satur.
Satur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Satur digs a good hook to Silva's body.
A shot to de liver by Satur. Beautiful body shot.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satur's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Satur duly obliges.
Satur scores with a push kick.
Satur lands a head shot.
Satur lands a nice shot to the body.
Satur jabs at Silva's body.
Satur is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Satur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
A lazy left from Satur finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Satur.
Satur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satur scores with a body shot.
Datu Satur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satur scores with a punch to the head.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Satur can pounce on him.
Satur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Satur finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Satur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
Satur lands a slapping body shot.
Satur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. Satur catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Satur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Satur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Satur throws a head kick that misses.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Satur jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Satur scores with a jab to the head.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Satur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Satur.
Satur lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Satur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wand Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Satur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Satur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Satur lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Satur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Satur scores with a jab to the body.
Satur lands a body shot.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Satur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Satur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Satur throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Satur as he avoids it easily.

Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Satur's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Satur's head.
Silva throwing shots but Satur is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst Satur controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Satur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Satur thumps Silva with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Satur.
Satur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva wants to stand up but Satur has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Satur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Satur is defending well.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Satur is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satur wants to get back to his feet.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Satur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva thows a huge punch but Satur dodges it nicely.

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.
Silva thows a huge punch but Satur dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Satur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Satur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
A good leg kick by Satur.
Satur scores with a nice head shot.
Satur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Satur lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Satur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Satur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Datu Satur is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Satur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Satur feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Satur.
A lazy left from Satur finds it's target.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Satur.
A head kick misses from Satur.
Wand Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Satur sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Satur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Satur which made him look bad.
Datu Satur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wand Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Satur tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Satur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Satur.
Satur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Satur lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Satur cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Satur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Satur with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Satur.
Satur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Satur.
Satur lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
A head kick from Satur lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Satur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Satur lands with a nice body punch.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Satur.
Satur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Satur connects with a body shot.

Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Satur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Datu Satur dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Satur lands with a shot to the body.
Satur cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Satur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Satur.
Satur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satur throws a one two combo.
Satur scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Satur lands a slapping body shot.
Satur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Satur coming out on top.
Satur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Satur sprawls well. Satur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Satur pushes Silva away with a front kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Satur.
Datu Satur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wand Silva.
Satur with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satur throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Satur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Satur digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Satur throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Satur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Satur lands a jab.
Satur scores with a leg kick.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Satur.
Satur lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Satur pinned against the cage. Satur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut lands for Satur. That snapped Silva's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satur throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Satur could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Satur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Satur scores with a leg kick.

Satur gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Satur is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Satur. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Nice cross by Satur.
Satur cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Satur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Satur is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Satur.
Satur misses with a head kick.
Satur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Satur wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva postures up in Satur's guard and throws a big left but Satur blocks it.
Satur wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva trying to control but Satur is working from the bottom.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Satur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva postures up in Satur's guard and throws a big left but Satur blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Satur - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Satur. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheers as Satur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satur lands with a kick to the ribs.
Satur connects with a looping right hand.
Satur stuffs the takedown.
Wand Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Datu Satur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satur, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Datu Satur!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Datu Satur!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Datu Satur!

Datu Satur wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

Butch
vs
Joe

190 cm
20
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Butch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cracker Joe!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butch shoots in but Joe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Butch throws a front kick aimed at Joe's knee but Joe avoids it well.
Butch jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Butch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Butch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Butch controlling from the full mount.
Butch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Butch controlling the position easily from mount.
Joe is in a horrible position here. Butch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butch raining down shots from the mount!
Butch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Butch controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Butch.
Butch content just to control the position here.
Joe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Butch landing shots from mount.
Butch landing strikes from the mount and Joe is in trouble!
Butch looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Butch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Butch working Joe over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Butch lands a big elbow.
Butch landing strikes from the mount.
Butch controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Butch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Butch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joe taking shots to the head.
Butch controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Butch controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Billy Butch just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butch is defended easily by Joe.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.

Butch clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Butch pulls Joe into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Butch fails with the takedown
and Joe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.

Butch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Butch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Butch wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.

Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joe is trying to control the position but Butch postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butch controlling from the top position.
Joe is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Billy Butch just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Butch shows good takedown defense.
Joe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Butch counters with a takedown into side control.
Billy Butch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cracker Joe.
Butch in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butch is working Joe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Butch controlling the position.
Joe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Butch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee asks Butch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Butch prefers to stall for the moment though.

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.
Butch working the head with strikes.
Butch just content to control the position.
Joe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Butch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Butch stands up and beckons Joe to his feet.
Butch throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butch dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Joe tries to clinch there but Butch circles away.
Butch fails with a takedown attempt.
Butch shoots and misses
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe tries to clinch but Butch moves away

and Butch counters with a shoot takedown. Joe fights it but they end up in guard.
Butch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Butch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joe is controlling Butch's posture.
Joe is trying to control the position but Butch postures up.
Butch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butch is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Butch throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joe is fighting to break Butch's control of his arms but Butch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Butch kicks Joe off and gets to his feet.
Butch misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Butch's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Butch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Butch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Butch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butch wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Butch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Butch thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely.
Butch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Butch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Butch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butch is looking to advance position but Joe won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Butch is looking for a kimura here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Joe lands a slapping body shot.
Joe lands a head shot.
Butch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Joe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Butch wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe stays in close to Butch's body and controls the position.
Butch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butch throws a big right hand that misses.
Butch wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.

Butch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Butch has Joe in his guard.
Butch tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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 Billy Butch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Butch, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Billy Butch!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Billy Butch!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Billy Butch!

Billy Butch wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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RATING
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okaohose Monuwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and McGillicuddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Monuwe
vs
Jones

177 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Okaohose Monuwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, McGillicuddy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to land a combination but Monuwe avoids it well.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Monuwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monuwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monuwe slips under a jab.
Jones throws a right and a left that Monuwe avoids nicely.
Monuwe shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Monuwe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Monuwe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monuwe lands in his opponent's guard.

Monuwe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monuwe, into his guard.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monuwe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Monuwe's legs - danger averted.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monuwe has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Okaohose Monuwe!