JFC 2 - Relentless PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fujimito Kyoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yunamuna Kumituki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumituki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Motörhead - Killed By Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kyoto
vs
Kumituki

177 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
186 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fujimito Kyoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yunamuna Kumituki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumituki swivels and escapes.
Kumituki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kyoto.
Kyoto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujimito Kyoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kyoto scores with a takedown into Kumituki's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoto stopping the sweep attempt from Kumituki.
Kumituki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyoto looking to sit in guard and control but Kumituki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kumituki wants to control from the top but Kyoto keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoto keeping full guard, as Kumituki tries to pass.

Kyoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kumituki escapes and throws Kyoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kyoto wants to control but Kumituki postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyoto tries to buck Kumituki off but Kumituki is having none of it.
Kumituki trying to control the position but Kyoto is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kumituki is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kumituki tries to move to mount but Kyoto blocks the move with his legs.
Kumituki controls the position.
Kumituki is looking to take a break and control but Kyoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kumituki gets to mount! Kyoto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kyoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kumituki wants to control the pace but Kyoto is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoto is looking to improve his position but Kumituki isn't that keen on the idea.
Kumituki controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Kumituki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yunamuna Kumituki.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kyoto.
Kyoto is breathing heavily.

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.
Kumituki slaps away a takedown attempt from Kyoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kumituki throws a sloppy head kick and Kyoto moves out of range easily.
Kyoto shoots in for a takedown but Kumituki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyoto moves forwards but Kumituki connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Kyoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kumituki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kyoto is in Kumituki's guard.
Kumituki keeping moving, preventing Kyoto from controlling successfully.

Kyoto has gone for a leg lock! Kumituki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kyoto's guard.
Kumituki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yunamuna Kumituki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yunamuna Kumituki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kumituki rushes Kyoto and presses him up against the cage.
Kyoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kumituki prevents it.
Kyoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumituki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kumituki prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujimito Kyoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kumituki.
Kumituki tries to stall but Kyoto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kyoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumituki just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kumituki's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kumituki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Kyoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Kumituki which made him look bad.
Kumituki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumituki throws a wild body kick that Kyoto sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumituki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumituki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kumituki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyoto wants a takedown.

Kumituki breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Kyoto with that takedown attempt.

Kumituki instigates a clinch.

Kumituki breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kyoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Kumituki which made him look bad.
Kumituki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Kumituki drives through and clinches with Kyoto against the cage.
Kumituki is trying to drag Kyoto to the mat but Kyoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoto blocks a head kick by Kumituki.
Kumituki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumituki wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumituki tries a head kick but it misses.

Kumituki darts in and clinches Kyoto up against the cage.

Kumituki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kumituki forces Kyoto back against the cage and clinches.

Kumituki manages to break the clinch.
Kyoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kumituki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumituki lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kumituki clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kumituki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kyoto tries to pull guard but Kumituki won't allow it.
Kumituki stops a takedown attempt from Kyoto.

Kumituki breaks the clinch.

Kumituki rushes Kyoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kumituki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumituki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kyoto.
Kyoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Kumituki instigates a clinch.

Kumituki breaks from the clinch.
Kumituki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kyoto.
Kumituki lands with a slapping head kick.
Kumituki throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoto tries to clinch
and Kumituki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Kumituki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Kumituki clinches up with Kyoto and pushes him back against the cage.

Kumituki drags the fight down to the ground.
Kumituki has his hands on Kyoto's head, controlling the position.
Kyoto looking to sit in guard and control but Kumituki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kumituki works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kyoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yunamuna Kumituki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yunamuna Kumituki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kumituki gets a clinch.
Kyoto tries to pull guard but Kumituki holds him up against the cage and eventually Kyoto drops back down to his feet.
Kyoto prevents Kumituki from breaking the clinch.
Kyoto tries for a takedown but Kumituki manages to get underhooks.
Kyoto tries to pull guard but Kumituki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujimito Kyoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kyoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Kumituki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kumituki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fujimito Kyoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumituki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kumituki keeps Kyoto at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kyoto tries to keep at a distance but Kumituki has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kumituki jumps into guard, dragging Kyoto to the mat.
Kyoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kumituki is pulling down on Kyoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyoto, at least for the moment.

Kyoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kumituki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kumituki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kumituki!
Kumituki controlling the position.
Kumituki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoto keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoto trying to control but Kumituki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kumituki controlling the position well here. Kyoto rolled but Kumituki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kumituki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yunamuna Kumituki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
What can Kyoto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyoto trying to control the hands but Kumituki breaks the grip.
Kumituki is hanging on to Kyoto's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Kumituki.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kyoto trying to control the action but Kumituki just sinks the hooks in.
Kumituki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kyoto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kumituki controlling well, preventing Kyoto from escaping the position.
Kumituki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumituki controlling well, preventing Kyoto from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kyoto tries to break free.
Kumituki is riding his opponent, not letting Kyoto buck him off.
Fujimito Kyoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoto holding both Kumituki 's hands and preventing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yunamuna Kumituki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Puma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chase & Status - 'Hypest Hype' Feat. Tempa T kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kane Kenny looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Puma
vs
Kenny

190 cm
26
258 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Puma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kenny somewhat.
Puma digs a good body shot into Kenny's ribs.

Puma pushes Kenny up against the cage in a clinch.
Puma slows down the pace here.
Kenny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puma as Kenny tries to tie him up.
Puma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Puma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenny being controlled against the cage.
Puma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kenny looks gassed!
Kenny tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnny Puma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Kenny.
Puma stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Kenny's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puma is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Puma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puma lands a right hand.
Kenny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puma has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Puma.
Puma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kenny or not.
A body shot lands from Puma.
Puma lands an uppercut.
Kenny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puma digs a right hand underneath Kenny's ribcage. Kenny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Puma on the inside.
Puma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Puma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puma digs a good hook to Kenny's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Puma digs a good body shot into Kenny's ribs.
Puma sizes up Kenny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kenny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puma tries to avoid it but Kenny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puma to the ground. Puma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kane Kenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Puma lands a big right hand that sends Kenny crashing to the mat! Puma stays standing though and waves Kenny back to his feet!
Puma cracks Kenny with an open hand slap.
Puma scores with a jab to the body.

Puma lands a big uppercut and Kenny crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kenny looks OK. Puma waves Kenny back to his feet!
Kenny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Puma drops Kenny with a beautiful combination! Kenny stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Puma is looking for the KO!

Kenny is rocked!

Puma moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puma slows down the pace here.
Kenny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puma walks away with a smile on his face. Kenny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Puma. Beautiful body shot.
Kenny fails to land the takedown.
Puma jabs at Kenny's body.

Kenny gets tackled into the cage by Puma. Puma maintains the clinch.
Kenny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puma lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Puma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenny is trying desperately to land a takedown but Puma is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kenny.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puma cracks a nice hook into Kenny's ribs.
Puma works Kenny's body with a nice hook.
Puma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenny doesn't seem bothered though.
Puma lands with a good body shot.
Puma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Puma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puma jabs at Kenny's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenny misses the jab.
Kenny wants to clinch but Puma slips to the side
and Puma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenny looks to clinch
and Puma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body punch from Puma.
Kenny misses with a combination
and Puma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puma, as that shot connected.
Puma is looking to wear down Kenny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Puma clinches with his opponent.

Puma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puma digs a good hook to Kenny's body.
Puma scores with a jab to the head.
Puma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Puma takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnny Puma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Kenny takes a shot to the head.
Kenny wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses.

Puma closes the distance and pushes Kenny back into the cage.

Puma manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puma.
Johnny Puma is winning the standup battle so far.
Puma lands an overhand right.
Puma stuns Kenny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Puma.
Kane Kenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puma thuds a left hand into Kenny's body.

Puma has managed to clinch.
Puma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kenny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puma pulls his leg out and moves away.

Puma moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Puma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenny throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Puma.
Puma blocks a low kick nicely.
Puma with a nice cross.
Kenny tries for a takedown but Puma circles away easily
and Puma counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenny on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puma jabs Kenny to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puma lands a nice hook to Kenny's body. Kenny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenny takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenny's hands.
Johnny Puma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puma scores with a hook to the body. Kenny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Puma.
Kenny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puma defends it nicely.
Johnny Puma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Kenny.
Puma cracks a nice hook into Kenny's ribs.
Puma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Puma misses.
Decent striking displayed by Puma there.
Puma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puma lands a two punch combo.

Puma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenny, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenny is trying to force a seperation but Puma has the dominant position.
Puma slows down the pace here.
Puma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puma prevents Kenny from breaking the clinch.
Puma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Puma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Puma scores with a jab to the head.
Puma lands with a right hand.
Puma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenny can do to turn this around?
A jab from Puma finds it's way through Kenny's defenses.
Kenny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puma thuds his right hand into Kenny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenny tries a head kick but it misses.
Puma lands a body shot.
Puma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenny's hands.
Puma lands with a good body shot.
Kenny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Puma clinches up with Kenny and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puma digs a right hand underneath Kenny's ribcage. Kenny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Puma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Puma.
Puma gets through Kenny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenny takes a shot to the head.
Puma stalling against the cage.

Puma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Puma clinches up against the cage.
Puma lands with a right to the head.
Puma stalling the fight.
Kenny is trying to break the clinch but Puma is controlling him.
Puma lands a hook to the side of the head.

Puma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puma jabs Kenny to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma lands a nice hook to Kenny's body. Kenny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice combination there by Puma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenny misses with a takedown attempt
and Puma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenny misses with a double jab
and Puma counters with a nice uppercut.
Puma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puma scores with a shot to the body.
Puma lands a nice hook to Kenny's body. Kenny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puma clobbers Kenny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Puma there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Puma lands a nice shot to the body.
Puma lands with a right hand.

Puma takes the fight into the clinch.
Puma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenny takes a shot to the head.

Puma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puma, as that shot connected.
Puma slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puma thuds a left hand into Kenny's body.
Puma connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puma lands with a hook. Kenny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Puma coming out on top.
Kane Kenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Puma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenny, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Puma.
Puma works on Kenny's body with a couple of short punches.

Puma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puma connects with a single shot there.
Kenny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnny Puma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puma connects with a looping right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Puma!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apachai Hopachai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apachai Hopachai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hopachai
vs
Lopes

203 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
202 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apachai Hopachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pavel Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopachai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Lopes is having none of it.
Lopes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopes slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopachai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopes avoids the body shot from Hopachai.

Lopes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hopachai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hopachai tries to escape but Lopes is in control.
Lopes in side control, throwing shots but Hopachai defends.
Lopes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lopes throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Lopes tries for a kimura but Hopachai is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopachai tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lopes easily slips into full mount!
Lopes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopachai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Lopes goes for an armbar but Hopachai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hopachai.
Hopachai lands a couple of elbows.

Lopes scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Lopes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopachai is trying to defend but Lopes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hopachai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopes.
Hopachai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Lopes seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopes prevents Hopachai from standing back up.
Lopes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopachai is trying to control but can't.
Hopachai is breathing heavily.
Lopes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Lopes wants to work for an arm triangle but Hopachai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopes trying to mount his opponent but Hopachai defends it.
Lopes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopes is looking for a kimura here.
Lopes slips a nice elbow through Hopachai's hands, connecting with Hopachai's forehead.

Lopes is looking for a kimura but Hopachai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopes to get the leverage.
Lopes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lopes connects with a nice short shot to Hopachai's temple.

Lopes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hopachai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopes.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopes works his foot free and advances to mount.

Lopes wants to finish this one by submission but Hopachai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lopes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hopachai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopachai tries to clinch up.
Hopachai tries to clinch there but Lopes circles away.
Hopachai throws a right and a left that Lopes avoids nicely.
Hopachai with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lopes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lopes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopachai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopachai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopachai has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopes throwing strikes but missing.
Lopes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lopes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopachai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopes.
Lopes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lopes landing with the ground and pound.
Lopes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopachai wants to stand and escape but Lopes is having none of it.
Lopes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopachai has wrist control.
Lopes thows a big elbow that misses.
Lopes works over Hopachai with some ground and pound from guard.
Pavel Lopes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopes lands a couple of elbows.
Lopes stands up over Hopachai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lopes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lopes thows a big elbow that misses.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

Lopes drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lopes seems to have locked his on tight now - Hopachai screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lopes, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pavel Lopes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Parr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parr comes to the cage accompanied by Remedy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wayne Parr
vs
Stevens

183 cm
21
189 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Wayne Parr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randal Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parr as he jumps to the side.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parr moves away.
Stevens lands a jab to the nose.
Stevens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parr lands with a nice combination. Stevens backs away looking to recover.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parr as he avoids it easily.
Parr takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Parr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parr.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Parr avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Parr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parr wants it to stay on the feet.
John Wayne Parr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randal Stevens.

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.
Parr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parr's waist but Parr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
Parr lands a high kick!
Parr avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Parr is just out of range.
Parr staying out of range there.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parr misses with a leg kick.
Stevens throws a hook but Parr blocks it.
Stevens shoots in and drives through. Parr sprawls well.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens connects with the punch.
Stevens swings for the body but Parr moves out of range.
Stevens swings for the body but Parr moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parr lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parr.

Stevens feints and as Parr raises his hands in defense, Stevens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevens looking to pass the guard.
Stevens passes into half guard.
Stevens is stalling here. Parr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stevens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Parr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parr wants to stand but Stevens is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randal Stevens 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.

Stevens misses with a hook. Parr ducked under it nicely.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Parr's head but Parr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Stevens misses.
Randal Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Parr shows good takedown defense.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens dodges the punch combination from Parr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parr.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Stevens.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two 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.
Stevens throws a jab when Parr was well out of range.

Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.

Parr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Stevens moves into range and connects with a jab.
Parr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Wayne Parr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Parr slips under a jab.
Parr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
Parr defending well as Stevens loads up on a big left hand.

Stevens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parr keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevens trying to control but Parr is working from the bottom.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens pushing down on Parr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Parr is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Stevens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randal Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Parr tries to sprawl but Stevens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stevens throwing shots but Parr is blocking nicely.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.

Stevens stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Parr scores with a head kick.
Parr fails to land with a series of punches.
Parr slips under a jab from Stevens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevens lands a lovely overhand right.
Parr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parr throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Stevens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stevens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stevens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Parr's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stevens.
Stevens tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stevens cracks Parr with a big elbow.
Stevens landing a few strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Parr down.
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!
Stevens lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stevens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Parr is avoiding damage well.
Randal Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens moves into full mount!
Stevens raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Stevens connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stevens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stevens has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Parr's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Stevens connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stevens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stevens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stevens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stevens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randal Stevens really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Parr.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Stevens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parr did well to prevent Stevens getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stevens lands a nice short elbow.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens working the head and body with strikes.
Stevens winds up and cracks Parr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens controlling the action here.
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.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Parr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.
Parr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stevens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stevens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stevens with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Parr's face.
Stevens trying to control but Parr is having none of it.
Stevens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parr taking shots to the head.

Parr is rocked!
Stevens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Parr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Stevens! Parr is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randal Stevens!
Randal Stevens is the new middleweight champion!