PRIDE 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between klaus kluubert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Polyakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

kluubert
vs
Polyakov

198 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Shinryaku MMA Gear
Mustang Fight Food

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, klaus kluubert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladimir Polyakov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polyakov throws a wild body kick that kluubert sees coming a mile off.
kluubert just misses with a punch to the body.
Polyakov misses with a low kick.

kluubert feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Polyakov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
kluubert passes easily into side control. Nice work.
kluubert scoring with punches from side control.
Polyakov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
kluubert wants to control but Polyakov is keeping him busy.
kluubert working the ground and pound but Polyakov is defending the strikes.
kluubert misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
kluubert lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kluubert creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
kluubert is chipping away with strikes.
kluubert working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
kluubert misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
kluubert landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Polyakov is rocked!
kluubert 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.
kluubert landing strikes.
Polyakov is still on wobbly legs! Can kluubert finish him?
kluubert lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
kluubert landing a few strikes.
kluubert tries to move into full mount but can't pass Polyakov's legs.
kluubert working the body and head with strikes.
Polyakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with kluubert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Polyakov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Polyakov seems to have recovered his senses.
kluubert tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
kluubert throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
kluubert cracks Polyakov with a big right hand but Polyakov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
kluubert looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Polyakov is avoiding damage well.
Polyakov looks gassed!
Polyakov pushes kluubert away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, kluubert gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
kluubert working the ground and pound.
Polyakov tries to escape but kluubert is in control.
kluubert landing strikes.
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!
kluubert working the body and head with strikes.
kluubert in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polyakov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
kluubert tries to advance to mount but Polyakov denies him.
Polyakov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
kluubert scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Polyakov to see if he's OK.
kluubert landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Polyakov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Polyakov dodges the ground and pound from Polyakov.
kluubert working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kluubert scores with a couple of short elbows.
kluubert cracks Polyakov with a big elbow.
kluubert looks up at the clock and then as Polyakov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, kluubert smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Polyakov is pushing kluubert's head away, looking to escape. kluubert manages to hold on to the position though.
Polyakov can't do much from the bottom here.
Polyakov tries to improve position but can't.
kluubert throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Polyakov tries to escape but kluubert is in 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.
kluubert landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
kluubert tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
kluubert tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
kluubert working the head with strikes.
kluubert working the ground and pound but Polyakov is defending the strikes.

kluubert decides to stand back up. kluubert steps back and let's Polyakov get back to his feet.
Polyakov tries to clinch but kluubert is having none of it.
Polyakov scores with a decent looking hook.
Polyakov lands a nice looking body kick.
Polyakov connects with a solid leg kick.
kluubert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
kluubert scores with a shot to the body.
kluubert sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Polyakov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Polyakov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). klaus kluubert!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rumina Endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Black (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.

Endo
vs
Black

174 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumina Endo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonas Black!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endo wants to clinch.
Endo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Endo fails with the takedown.
Black darts in trying to clinch

and Endo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Endo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Endo is one step ahead there.
Endo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Endo drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Endo off! Endo jumps back into Black's guard.
Endo content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to keep Endo in close.
Black keeping moving, preventing Endo from controlling successfully.

Endo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Endo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.

Endo decides to stand back up. Endo steps back and let's Black get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Endo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Black has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Endo's face.
Endo is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Endo is breathing heavily.
Endo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Black avoiding Endo 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endo tries to roll but Black sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Endo wants to control his opponent's hands but Black gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Endo right now.
Endo is working hard here to advance position.
Endo breaks Black's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Endo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Black looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Black looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Black!

Black stands up and beckons Endo to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endo with a poor takedown

and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Endo didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumina Endo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Endo is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Endo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!

Endo wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Endo.
Endo dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Jonas Black has been cut.

Endo looking to secure an arm triangle but Black defends it well.

Endo is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Black is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumina Endo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Montalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Baer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Montalo
vs
Baer

165 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Apocalypse Clothing
Blaze Ronin Street Gear

Mustang Fight Food
Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Barry Montalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ian Baer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Montalo throws a nice looking combination but Baer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montalo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baer circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Baer. No joy for Montalo on that attempt.
Baer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Montalo moves into the clinch.
Baer throws an elbow that misses.

Baer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Montalo as Baer shoots in.
Baer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Baer circles away.
Baer fails with the takedown.
Barry Montalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Baer.
Baer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montalo. Montalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Montalo fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Montalo misses.

Montalo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Baer but he's now mounted!
Montalo with shots to the head and body - Baer looks very uncomfortable down there.

Montalo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baer is surviving well by controlling Montalo's body position as best he can.
Montalo is breathing heavily.
Baer wants to hold on but Montalo pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montalo lands with some strikes.
Baer wants to hold on but Montalo pushes him away.
Montalo misses with a head shot.
Baer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baer is refusing to be controlled, as Montalo sits in half guard.
Baer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montalo is working away from the top position though.
Baer wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montalo is working away from the top position though.
Baer wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Montalo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baer trying to control from the bottom.
Baer wants to improve his position but Montalo is controlling well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Baer scores a takedown into full mount!
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Baer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baer controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montalo tries to hold on but Baer postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baer trying to control but Montalo is having none of it.
Baer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Baer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montalo is looking to escape.
Montalo regains half guard.
Montalo punching from the bottom.

That's six 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.
Baer content to control rather than advance.
Baer prevents Montalo from improving his position.
Baer works his way into side control.
Montalo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Montalo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Baer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montalo keeps working.
Montalo sneaks back into half guard.
Baer blocks the strikes from Montalo.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Montalo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Baer pulls his head out easily.
Montalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montalo works his way to full guard. Good work.

Montalo is looking for a triangle but Baer pushes his legs off easily.
Montalo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Montalo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baer's guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Montalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Baer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montalo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Montalo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baer wants to stand but Montalo is controlling the position.
Montalo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baer wants to stand and escape but Montalo is having none of it.
Montalo won't allow Baer to sweep him here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Baer sends Montalo down but not out. Baer dives into side control looking to finish.

Montalo is rocked!
Baer happy to just control the position for now.
Oh Montalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baer wants to stand but Montalo is controlling his arm.
Montalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Montalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baer working away.
Montalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barry Montalo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Montalo scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montalo tries to clinch
and Baer counters with a nice uppercut.
Montalo wants to clinch up but Baer keeps it at a distance.
Baer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Montalo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Montalo prevents Baer from improving his position.
Montalo tries to stand and escape but Baer actually recovers to full guard.
Baer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montalo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baer keeping full guard, as Montalo tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montalo wanted to stand there but Baer had control of the position.
Baer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montalo throws a hook to the side of Baer's head but Baer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baer blocks a jab.
Baer tries to clinch but Montalo is having none of it.
Montalo stuffs the takedown.
Montalo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baer's waist but Baer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montalo off to one side.
Montalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.

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.

Baer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Baer looks up at the clock and then as Montalo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Montalo sneaks back into half guard.
Montalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montalo regains full guard. Nicely done.

Montalo is looking to sinch up a triangle. Baer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Montalo's body to avoid the submission. Montalo has instead reached around Baer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Montalo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Montalo!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alanzo Pasqualli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janu Haperenu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janu Haperenu struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pasqualli
vs
Haperenu

200 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alanzo Pasqualli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janu Haperenu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haperenu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pasqualli keeping moving, preventing Haperenu from controlling successfully.
Haperenu advances to half guard.
Pasqualli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haperenu on the ground.

Haperenu stands up out of the half guard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pasqualli!
No joy there for Pasqualli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pasqualli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haperenu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pasqualli looks to land a combination. Haperenu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Pasqualli does no damage.
Pasqualli works over Haperenu's head and body with a nice combination.
Pasqualli throws a combination. Haperenu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pasqualli tries to bum rush Haperenu with a series of wild strikes but Haperenu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haperenu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haperenu shoots in but Pasqualli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pasqualli looks to land a combination but Haperenu avoids it well.
Pasqualli throws a series of punches but Haperenu moves out of range.
Pasqualli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pasqualli misses with a combination

and Haperenu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haperenu looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Haperenu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pasqualli is keeping the position for now.
Pasqualli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haperenu is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haperenu wants to pass the guard but Pasqualli is keeping the position.

Pasqualli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Haperenu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pasqualli misses with a few strikes there.
Pasqualli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haperenu backs up against the ropes.
Pasqualli tries to bum rush Haperenu with a series of wild strikes but Haperenu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pasqualli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haperenu.
No joy there for Pasqualli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pasqualli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pasqualli throws a right and a left that Haperenu avoids nicely.
Haperenu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pasqualli.
Pasqualli throws a combination that misses

and Haperenu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pasqualli is trying to stand back up but Haperenu is controlling him

Haperenu decides to return to a standing position.
Alanzo Pasqualli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Haperenu.
Pasqualli parries the strikes from Haperenu easily there. Haperenu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pasqualli to escape.
Pasqualli is trying to buck Haperenu off.

Haperenu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pasqualli has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haperenu prevents Pasqualli from escaping the position.
Haperenu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pasqualli off and has taken his back!
Pasqualli grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Pasqualli controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Haperenu tightening his grip on Pasqualli, looking for the choke.
Pasqualli is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu missing with strikes.
Pasqualli controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Haperenu is persistently looking for the submission but Pasqualli is defending it well.
Pasqualli holding both Haperenu 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pasqualli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Haperenu.
Pasqualli is trying to get back to his feet but Haperenu has full control of the position and if anything, Pasqualli has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Pasqualli is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Haperenu gets his way!

Haperenu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pasqualli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pasqualli is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Haperenu gets his way!
Pasqualli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Haperenu.
Pasqualli controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Pasqualli prevents Haperenu from getting a body triangle.
Pasqualli trying to get back to his feet but Haperenu is in full control for now.
ropes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pasqualli.
Pasqualli is trying to get back to his feet but Haperenu has full control of the position and if anything, Pasqualli has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Haperenu wants to control but Pasqualli is keeping busy.
Pasqualli looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu tries to get the hooks in deep but Pasqualli pushed the leg off.
Pasqualli wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Pasqualli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Haperenu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Pasqualli defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Haperenu's arms.
Pasqualli is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's six 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.

Haperenu looking for the choke from the back.
Pasqualli is trying to stand back up.

Haperenu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pasqualli has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pasqualli looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Haperenu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pasqualli trying to get back to his feet but Haperenu is in full control for now.

Pasqualli showing good submission defense here.
Pasqualli is trying to stand back up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Haperenu is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pasqualli defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pasqualli has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Pasqualli manages to escape to his feet.

Haperenu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pasqualli wants to get back to his feet but Haperenu drags him back down.
Pasqualli wants to get back to his feet but Haperenu is dominant here and he's now got Pasqualli's back!
The referee warns Pasqualli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Haperenu has control of Pasqualli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pasqualli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pasqualli trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Haperenu quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Haperenu but it's paid off an Pasqualli is forced to tap! Nice work by Haperenu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janu Haperenu!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devin Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and silly hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying hands's choice of entrance music: a milli. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Buckner
vs
hands

173 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devin Buckner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, silly hands!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckner tries to clinch up.
Buckner wants to clinch.
hands tries for a takedown but Buckner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
hands is looking to clinch but Buckner is avoiding it.
hands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
hands misses with a takedown attempt - Buckner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buckner tries to clinch but hands is having none of it.
hands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Buckner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Devin Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of silly hands.
hands wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buckner has had enough of the clinch but hands keeps him there for the moment.

hands pulls Buckner into guard.
Buckner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. hands is keeping the position for now.
hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
hands looks gassed!
Buckner prevents hands from getting back to his feet.
hands wants to get back to his feet but Buckner passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buckner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
hands is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buckner scores with a couple of nice shots.
hands trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
A nice elbow there by Buckner.
Buckner punishing his opponent with strikes.

Buckner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Buckner working hands over with strikes here.
Buckner landing strikes, looking to finish!
hands really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
hands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner landing shots from mount.
hands can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Buckner lands a big shot there that rocks hands but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Buckner prevents hands from getting the reversal.
hands wants to control but Buckner is having none of it.
hands is looking to get to half guard.
Buckner avoids the attempt from hands to control.
hands is trying desperately to improve position.
hands sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckner lands strikes from half guard.
hands blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckner.
hands is looking to get back to full guard here but Buckner has managed to pass to side control instead.
hands bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buckner is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hands wants to sweep here but Buckner controlling him for the moment.
hands really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buckner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
hands throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
hands keeping full guard, as Buckner tries to pass.
hands seems keen to control Buckner's posture.
hands throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
hands has momentary wrist control but Buckner slips an elbow through the middle.
Buckner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buckner working some strikes from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Buckner clinches up with hands and pushes him back against the ropes.

hands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buckner is looking to clinch.
Buckner tries to clinch

and hands counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Buckner's guard now.
Buckner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buckner 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.
hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hands wants to pass the guard but Buckner is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckner looking to control.
hands takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Buckner wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckner throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buckner swings for the body but hands moves out of range.
hands wants to clinch up but Buckner keeps it at a distance.
Buckner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
hands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buckner closes the distance and clinches up with hands, looking for a takedown. Buckner pushes hands against the ropes but hands circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from hands.
Buckner tries to clinch up.
Buckner doesn't manage to clinch there - hands circles away.

Buckner rushes hands and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Buckner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from hands.
hands prevents Buckner from breaking the clinch.
hands jumps guard but Buckner stands there with hands around his waist. hands gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

hands manages to break the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

hands clinches with his opponent.
Buckner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buckner stalling in the clinch but hands improves position.

hands has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Buckner regains guard immediately.
hands would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buckner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
hands is in a horrible position here. Buckner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
hands is looking to get to half guard.
hands is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
hands wants to control but Buckner is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devin Buckner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

Acton
vs
Booth

190 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Acton Nutritional Company

Mustang Fight Food

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Booth!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Booth moves in looking to clinch but Acton pushes him off.

Acton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Acton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Booth working to try and regain half guard.
Acton controlling the position easily from mount.
Acton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Booth looks a forlorn figure.

It looks like Hank Booth has been cut.
Booth is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Acton controlling the pace for now.
Booth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Acton controlling from mount.
Booth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Acton is taking a breather. Booth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Acton trying to mount his opponent but Booth defends it.

Booth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Booth is trying to get back to full guard.

Acton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Booth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acton.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Booth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Booth looking for submissions off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Booth tries to clinch but Acton is having none of it.
Booth tries for a takedown but Acton circles away easily

and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Acton not doing much here.
Acton is looking to advance position but Booth won't allow it.
Acton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Booth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Acton is looking to take a break and control but Booth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Acton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Booth defends it well.
Acton is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Acton wants to control but Booth is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Booth misses with a body shot.

Acton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Booth tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Booth wants to sweep but no luck.
Acton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Booth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Booth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Acton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acton.
Booth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acton has his hands on Booth's head, controlling the position.
Booth tries to free his leg and advance position but Acton is retaining full guard.
Acton managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth slips nicely into half guard.
Booth wants to pass to mount but Acton is defending the position.

Acton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Booth passes into side control!
Booth wants to stand but Acton has his arm trapped.
Acton can't do much from the bottom here.
Acton tries to improve position but can't.
Acton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Booth taking some punishment here, with Acton in his half guard.
Booth wants to get back to full guard.
Acton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Booth is refusing to be controlled, as Acton sits in half guard.
Booth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Booth.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Acton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Booth is looking for a triangle but Acton pushes his legs off easily.
Acton wants to control from the top but Booth keeps moving.
Acton stays in close to Booth's body and controls the position.

Booth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Acton preventing the sweep.
Acton controlling from the top position.

Acton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Acton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Acton stopping the sweep attempt from Booth.
Acton sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Acton wants to control from the top but Booth keeps moving.

Booth is looking for a triangle but Acton pushes his legs off easily.

Booth is looking for a triangle but Acton pushes his legs off easily.
Booth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acton controls the pace.
Booth wants to sweep but no luck.
Acton stays in close to Booth's body and controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Booth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Acton passes into half guard.
Booth is trying to get back to full guard.

Booth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Booth is looking to improve his position.
Acton wants to control but Booth is keeping him busy.
Booth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Booth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Booth clinches but Acton breaks the clinch

and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Booth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Acton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Booth is trying to escape the mount.
Acton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Booth to take his back!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Acton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Booth's body.
Acton throwing damaging strikes from the back! Booth could be in trouble here!
Acton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Acton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Booth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Acton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Booth is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Acton is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Booth won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Acton off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Acton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Coholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Goran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Coholic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Coholic
vs
Goran

187 cm
22
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Coholic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Goran!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goran throws a push kick but Coholic slaps the foot to one side.
Goran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coholic throws a right hand that Goran ducks under and follows up with a left that Goran also avoids with ease.
Coholic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Goran closes the distance and clinches.
Coholic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coholic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goran has him pressed against the ropes.

Goran is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Coholic can't fight it off and eventually Goran manages to take the fight to the floor. Coholic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Coholic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coholic wants to hit a switch here but Goran passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coholic there!
Coholic tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coholic is controlling an arm, preventing Goran from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Goran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goran controlling from the full mount.
Goran avoids the attempt from Coholic to control.
Coholic is trying to escape the mount.
Coholic tries to lock up and control but Goran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Goran has hold of Coholic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coholic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

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.
Goran avoids the attempt from Coholic to control.

Goran stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Al Coholic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Coholic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goran throws a leg kick which misses Coholic's front leg but catches the back leg as Coholic tries to avoid it.
Coholic throws a series of strikes that have Goran backpedaling.

Goran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coholic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Coholic has had enough of the clinch but Goran keeps him there for the moment.
Coholic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Goran gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coholic is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coholic wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coholic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goran's back!
Goran looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Coholic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Coholic is breathing heavily.
Coholic wants to control but Goran manages to buck him off and is now in Coholic's guard! Nice work there by Goran!
Goran passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Goran controlling the action here.
Goran is tying to control. Coholic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.

Coholic actively working from the bottom here.
Coholic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coholic is trying to control the position but Goran postures up.
Goran stopping the sweep attempt from Coholic.
Goran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goran wanted to stand there but Coholic had control of the position.
Goran postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Goran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goran throws a big right hand that misses.

Coholic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Coholic is looking for a triangle but Goran pushes his legs off easily.
Goran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coholic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coholic keeping moving, preventing Goran from controlling successfully.
Coholic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goran's guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coholic slips nicely into half guard.
Goran won't allow Coholic to pass to mount.

Coholic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coholic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.

Coholic wants to work for an arm triangle but Goran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coholic thows a huge punch but Goran dodges it nicely.
Coholic trying to control the action but Goran is working from the bottom.
Coholic is thwarting Goran's attempts to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Coholic seems content to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coholic throws a low kick but Goran avoids it.
Goran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coholic.
Coholic connects with a crisp jab.
Coholic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coholic tries to clinch up.
Coholic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goran swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Coholic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coholic has a takedown stuffed.

Coholic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Goran!
Coholic trying to control but Goran is having none of it.

Coholic goes for an armbar but Goran turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goran.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Coholic keeping busy on the bottom but Goran has passed one foot through into half guard.
Goran controlling the action here.
Coholic gets back to full guard.
Goran preventing the sweep.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coholic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goran manages to get himself to full guard.
Coholic pushing down on Goran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coholic.
Coholic drops an elbow to the side of Goran's head.
Coholic trying to mount his opponent but Goran defends it.
Coholic wants to control but Goran is keeping him busy.
Coholic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goran!

Coholic swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Coholic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wardor Warlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwame Moto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac_Hit em' up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wardor Warlovski had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Wardor Warlovski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Warlovski
vs
Moto

189 cm
21
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Bushido Clothing

Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wardor Warlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Moto!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moto.
Warlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kwame Moto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moto.
Moto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warlovski's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warlovski looks to land a combination but Moto avoids it well.
Moto cracks the inside of Warlovski's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warlovski.
Moto throws a combination that misses

and Warlovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Warlovski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moto blocks it with crossed arms.
Warlovski can't break the clinch.
Warlovski throws an elbow but it misses.
Warlovski tries for a takedown but Moto manages to get underhooks.
Warlovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warlovski throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Moto jumps guard.
Moto wants to sweep but no luck.
Moto working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warlovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warlovski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moto is proving hard to escape from.
Warlovski is breathing heavily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warlovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moto keeping moving, preventing Warlovski from controlling successfully.
Warlovski throwing strikes from guard but Moto blocks nicely.
Warlovski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski works his way into full mount!
Moto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Warlovski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moto!
Warlovski is looking to sweep but instead, Moto has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski tries to get to full guard but Moto has control of the leg.
Warlovski is working hard here to advance position.
Warlovski punching from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Moto is looking for a kimura here.

Warlovski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Moto pulls his head out easily.
Moto wants to control but Warlovski is keeping him busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warlovski wants to control but Moto is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warlovski throws a series of punches but Moto moves out of range.
Moto slips a jab and a cross from Warlovski.
Moto shoots and misses

so Warlovski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wardor Warlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwame Moto.
Warlovski throws a strike but Moto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Moto drops back looking for a leg! Warlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warlovski manages to kick Moto off! Moto jumps back into Warlovski's guard.
Moto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moto forces his way into half guard.
Warlovski wants to stand back up but Moto manages to pass into side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moto gets to mount! Warlovski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Moto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Moto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Warlovski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moto is trying to keep Warlovski in close.
Moto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski wanted to stand there but Moto had control of the position.

Warlovski gets to his feet. Moto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Moto gets a clinch.
Warlovski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moto prevents it.
Warlovski goes for a takedown attempt but Moto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Warlovski feints and as Moto raises his hands in defense, Warlovski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwame Moto will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Warlovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warlovski counters with a leg kick.
Moto misses with a combination

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

Warlovski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warlovski but great work by Moto.
Warlovski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moto off and has taken his back!

Moto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Warlovski gets his way!
Moto takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warlovski tries to keep control of the position but Moto is staying busy.
Warlovski lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Warlovski.
Can Moto hold on?! Warlovski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Moto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Warlovski gets his way!

Warlovski working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moto tries to roll but Warlovski sticks to his back.
Warlovski struggling to land strikes to the head as Moto covers up.
Warlovski punishes Moto with strikes from the back mount.

Warlovski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Moto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Warlovski's guard. Nice work there by Moto.
Moto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Warlovski's guard.
Warlovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moto postures up.

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.
Warlovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Warlovski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moto tries to roll over but Warlovski keeps him under control.
Warlovski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moto controls his leg.

Moto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Warlovski stands up and beckons Moto to join him on the feet.
Moto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warlovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Moto is predictable there
and Warlovski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moto's knee momentarily.

Warlovski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moto wants to stand but Warlovski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Warlovski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Warlovski shoots in but no luck this time.
Moto is looking to chop away at Warlovski's legs.
Warlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Warlovski does no damage.
Warlovski fails with the takedown
and Moto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

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.
Warlovski throws a shot to the body.
Moto throws a leg kick that is checked

and Warlovski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Warlovski.
Warlovski pushing down on Moto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warlovski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moto is trying to get back to full guard.

Warlovski stands up and beckons Moto to join him on the feet.
Wardor Warlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moto throws a leg kick
and Warlovski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Warlovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warlovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warlovski tries to clinch but Moto is having none of it.
Moto throws a series of punches but Warlovski moves out of range.
Warlovski throws a series of punches but Moto moves out of range.
Moto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moto misses with the combination.
Moto throws a hook but Warlovski blocks it.
Warlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Warlovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moto throws a leg kick but Warlovski checks it.
Moto wants to slow Warlovski down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wardor Warlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Wardor Warlovski!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Wardor Warlovski!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Wardor Warlovski!

Wardor Warlovski wins by unanimous decision!