PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Vahaber has chosen Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre as his entrance music. Ara Vahaber will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McFly
vs
Vahaber

191 cm
20
250 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

Convicted
Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bubba McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ara Vahaber!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vahaber throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Vahaber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Vahaber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McFly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vahaber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFly tries to free his leg and advance position but Vahaber is retaining full guard.
McFly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFly wants to control from the top but Vahaber keeps moving.
McFly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vahaber is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly throws and elbow that misses. Vahaber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McFly's guard. Nice move by Vahaber!
McFly wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vahaber is now in half guard.
McFly moves into full guard.
McFly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vahaber is fighting to break McFly's control of his arms but McFly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McFly looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFly is on top in guard.
Vahaber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Vahaber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McFly looking to sit in guard and control but Vahaber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McFly looking for a sweep. Not yet McFly, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vahaber manages to get himself to full guard.
McFly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vahaber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Vahaber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McFly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McFly won't allow Vahaber to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McFly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFly looking to sit in guard and control but Vahaber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McFly wants to sweep here but Vahaber controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McFly tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vahaber swings for the body but McFly moves out of range.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McFly.
McFly throws a jab but it's blocked by Vahaber.
McFly shoots in but Vahaber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vahaber lunges at McFly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McFly's hand.
McFly blocks a leg kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown attempt from McFly. McFly gets slowly back to his feet.
Vahaber connects with a body shot.
Vahaber is looking to chop away at McFly's legs.
McFly shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McFly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vahaber's waist but Vahaber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McFly off to one side.
McFly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McFly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vahaber sprawls well. Vahaber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McFly gets slowly back to his feet.
Vahaber leaves McFly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vahaber swings for the body but McFly moves out of range.

That's eight 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.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Vahaber. No joy for McFly on that attempt.
Vahaber takes a swing at McFly's ribcage but misses.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFly moves away.
McFly shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McFly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFly shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber takes a swing at McFly's ribcage but misses.
Vahaber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vahaber wants it to stay on the feet.
McFly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McFly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McFly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ara Vahaber will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vahaber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFly.
McFly misses with a takedown attempt - Vahaber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vahaber scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber throws a shot from downtown. McFly moves away and avoids it.
McFly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vahaber is fending him off so far but McFly persists. Nope, Vahaber circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vahaber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vahaber misses the shot to the body.
Vahaber misses with a straight right.
McFly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vahaber is fending him off so far but McFly persists. Nope, Vahaber circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vahaber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McFly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vahaber misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFly moves away.
McFly dives in and grabs Vahaber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vahaber pushes down on McFly's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McFly.
Vahaber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vahaber misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber just misses with a punch to the body.
Vahaber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFly.
Bubba McFly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vahaber throws a body punch but McFly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Vahaber. No joy for McFly on that attempt.
McFly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McFly shoots in for a double leg but Vahaber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vahaber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vahaber wants it to stay on the feet.
Vahaber tries a head kick but it misses.
Ara Vahaber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFly shoots in but Vahaber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McFly closes the distance and clinches up with Vahaber, looking for a takedown. McFly pushes Vahaber against the cage but Vahaber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McFly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vahaber as he avoids it easily.
Vahaber misses with a straight left.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McFly.

McFly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vahaber was covering up waiting for the punch and McFly finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Vahaber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McFly wants to sweep but no luck.
Vahaber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFly is keeping the position for now.
Vahaber won't allow McFly to sweep him here.
McFly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McFly is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vahaber has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber tries to roll over but McFly keeps him under control.

McFly is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vahaber has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFly is stalling here. Vahaber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McFly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vahaber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McFly regains half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McFly moves into full guard.

McFly has an active guard here but Vahaber has managed to pass into half guard.
McFly wants to control but Vahaber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McFly keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vahaber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McFly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vahaber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber wants to control from the top but McFly keeps moving.

Vahaber got a little sloppy there for a moment and McFly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vahaber has managed to get both his arms back between McFly's legs - danger averted.
McFly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vahaber is looking for a sweep. McFly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vahaber blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFly.
Vahaber is staying active underneath McFly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vahaber is pressing down on McFly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Vahaber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vahaber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFly manages to avoid it.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFly moves away.
Vahaber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McFly fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vahaber throws a sloppy head kick and McFly moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vahaber. No joy for McFly on that attempt.
Vahaber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McFly slips a jab and a cross from Vahaber.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McFly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly moves out of range of the leg kick from Vahaber.
Vahaber misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Vahaber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFly manages to avoid it.
McFly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vahaber pinned against the cage. Vahaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McFly shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bubba McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFly misses with a takedown attempt - Vahaber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McFly shoots in and bounces Vahaber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McFly forces his way into half guard.
McFly working the head and body with strikes.
Vahaber is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly moves into full mount! Vahaber won't be happy about that!
McFly in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

McFly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vahaber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vahaber tries to reverse the position but McFly maintains control.
Vahaber in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McFly lands a nice shot to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

McFly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vahaber has worked his arm free - good work by Vahaber!
McFly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McFly postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McFly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vahaber keeps working.
McFly is working Vahaber over with some ground and pound from side control.
McFly lands a nice forearm strike.
McFly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vahaber's legs.
Bubba McFly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber is looking to regain half guard here but McFly keeps moving and retains side control.
Vahaber manages to work his way to half guard, despite McFly's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vahaber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Vahaber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFly is aware though and is defending well.
McFly throwing strikes but missing.
McFly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

McFly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vahaber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McFly has managed to get both his arms back between Vahaber's legs - danger averted.
Vahaber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFly wants to control from the top but Vahaber keeps moving.
McFly wants to pass the guard but Vahaber is keeping the position.
McFly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFly won't allow Vahaber to sweep him here.
McFly 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McFly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's eight 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.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown attempt from McFly. McFly gets slowly back to his feet.
Vahaber slaps away a takedown attempt from McFly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vahaber misses with a wild body shot.
Vahaber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McFly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vahaber digs a good body shot into McFly's ribs.
No luck for McFly with that takedown attempt.
Vahaber looks to score with a jab to the body but McFly is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bubba McFly did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McFly shoots in for a double leg but Vahaber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McFly tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFly tries for a takedown but Vahaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly avoids the body shot from Vahaber.
Vahaber connects with a body shot.
McFly shoots for a takedown but Vahaber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vahaber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McFly moves out of range of the body kick from Vahaber.
Vahaber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vahaber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McFly rather than just go for the knockout.
McFly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vahaber.
Vahaber takes a swing at McFly's ribcage but misses.

McFly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly throwing shots but Vahaber is blocking nicely.

Vahaber looking for submissions off his back.
McFly wants to take a breather but Vahaber is having none of it.
McFly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vahaber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McFly is looking to stall here but Vahaber recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly preventing the sweep.
McFly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McFly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vahaber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McFly wants to control from the top but Vahaber keeps moving.
Vahaber looking for a sweep. Not yet Vahaber, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Vahaber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McFly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vahaber scores with a leg kick.
Vahaber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFly.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a jab when McFly was well out of range.
Vahaber swings for the body but McFly moves out of range.
Vahaber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vahaber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFly manages to avoid it.
McFly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vahaber circles away.
Ara Vahaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vahaber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFly was well out of range. Poor timing from Vahaber.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vahaber throws a hook to the side of McFly's head but McFly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McFly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McFly checks the leg kick nicely there.
McFly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McFly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

McFly closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vahaber did well to prevent McFly getting side control.
McFly is stalling here. Vahaber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McFly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vahaber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McFly dodges the ground and pound from Vahaber.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McFly can't do much from the bottom here.
Vahaber is looking to take a break and control but McFly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McFly struggling a bit here.
McFly tries to improve position but can't.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McFly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McFly.
McFly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vahaber is one step ahead there.
McFly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vahaber manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bubba McFly will probably get the nod.
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!

Vahaber misses with an uppercut.

McFly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McFly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McFly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McFly trying to control the action but Vahaber is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber tries to roll over but McFly keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vahaber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McFly tries to free his leg and advance position but Vahaber is retaining full guard.
McFly scoring with some ground and pound.
McFly scoring with some ground and pound.

Vahaber working for a triangle but McFly defends it easily.
Vahaber is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McFly pushes down on Vahaber's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

McFly is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vahaber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vahaber manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber keeping full guard, as McFly tries to pass.
McFly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Vahaber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McFly working some strikes from top position.

That's four 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.
McFly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vahaber's head.
McFly trying to control but Vahaber is working from the bottom.
McFly landing with the ground and pound.

Vahaber has his foot on McFly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McFly works his way back into a safe position though.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Vahaber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McFly advances to half guard.

McFly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McFly is looking to stall here but Vahaber recovers full guard.
Vahaber trying to control the position.

That's six 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.

Vahaber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McFly passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McFly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vahaber defending well though.
Vahaber tries to get to full guard but McFly has control of the leg.
McFly trying to control the action but Vahaber is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber won't allow McFly to pass to mount.
McFly working over Vahaber with some ground and pound. Vahaber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McFly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McFly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Vahaber is defending against the submission attempts here by McFly.

That's eight 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.
McFly is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vahaber reverses the position - he's now on top in McFly's guard.

McFly is looking for a triangle but Vahaber pushes his legs off easily.
McFly can't keep his opponent in guard - Vahaber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McFly wants to improve his position but Vahaber is controlling well.

McFly looking for subs from the bottom but Vahaber mounts him!

Vahaber looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Vahaber goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McFly is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFly is in close to Vahaber's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba McFly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McFly 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!

Ara Vahaber wins by unanimous decision!