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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Nakashiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ran Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakashiba's entrance music is Moonlight Densetsu!. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Nakashiba
vs
Sakamoto

185 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

173 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuya Nakashiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ran Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakashiba tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Nakashiba.
Nakashiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakashiba misses with a head kick.
Nakashiba throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Nakashiba.
Nakashiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto slips a jab and a cross from Nakashiba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nakashiba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakashiba trying to control the action but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Nakashiba has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakashiba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sakamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakamoto manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sakamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakashiba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakashiba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakashiba won't allow Sakamoto to sweep him here.
Nakashiba controls from within his opponent's guard.

Nakashiba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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.
Nakashiba preventing the sweep.

Sakamoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nakashiba uses it to pass to side control.
Sakamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Nakashiba keeps moving and retains side control.
Sakamoto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nakashiba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nakashiba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sakamoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakashiba has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakashiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakashiba lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nakashiba tries to control but Sakamoto wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is trying to escape the mount.
Nakashiba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nakashiba controlling from mount.
Nakashiba is breathing heavily.
Sakamoto has given up his back here. Will Nakashiba look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Sakamoto turns into Nakashiba and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass.

Sakamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nakashiba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sakamoto has Nakashiba in his guard.

Sakamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakashiba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuya Nakashiba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nakashiba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakashiba preventing the sweep.

Nakashiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakashiba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakamoto's guard.

Sakamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sakamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakashiba.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakashiba wants to free his trapped foot but Sakamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakamoto tries to roll over but Nakashiba keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakashiba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakashiba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Nakashiba.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakashiba.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Nakashiba.

Nakashiba scores with a takedown into Sakamoto's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba stays in close to Sakamoto's body and controls the position.
Nakashiba lands a couple of elbows.

Nakashiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sakamoto has an active guard here but Nakashiba has managed to pass into half guard.
Sakamoto wants to get back to full guard but Nakashiba has mounted him!
Sakamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba controlling from mount.
Sakamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tetsuya Nakashiba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between I Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Santos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hard
vs
Santos

182 cm
20
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, I Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Hard.
A big right from Hard misses.
Hard throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Santos working away.
Santos staying calm.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hard keeps working.
Hard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hard is looking for a sweep.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hard manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hard strikes from the bottom but Santos passes into mount!
The referee warns Hard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Santos. What's that going to do exactly?
Hard regains half guard.
Hard misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.

Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos looks gassed!
Santos wants to take a breather but Hard is having none of it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard moves into full guard.
Santos won't allow Hard to sweep him here.
Hard is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hard misses with a few strikes there.
Hard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hard throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Hard misses with the combination.
Hard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hard tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hard scores with a three punch combo!
Hard misses with the combination.
Hard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hard looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.

Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hard's guard.
Hard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hard looking to control.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos advances to half guard.

Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Hard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Hard is keeping the position.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hard duly obliges.
Hard looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Hard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
I Hard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hard lands a jab to the head.
Hard lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.
Hard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Hard.
Hard throws a big shot that misses.
Hard looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos walks into a jab.
Hard misses with a double jab.
Santos scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hard tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hard to the ground. Hard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
I Hard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard misses with a two punch combination.
I Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Hard.

Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hard gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Santos trying to control momentarily.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hard reaches up to try and control the position but Santos seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hard rolls and tries to escape and now Santos has his back!
Santos keeps control of the position easily here as Hard tries to buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos looking for the choke from the back.

Hard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hard breaks Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Hard stands up from Santos's guard - Hard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hard closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Hard misses with a two punch combination.
Hard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Hard connects with a crisp jab.
Hard throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
I Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Santos.
Hard throws a combination. Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Santos throws a leg kick but Hard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hard tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hard to the ground. Hard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hard cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Hard sprawls well.
Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hard.
Hard misses with a jab, cross combination.

Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Santos advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Santos working for a submission but Hard is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Santos looking for a guillotine from mount but Hard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that I Hard 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!

Hard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hard throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Hard stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Hard works over Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Hard misses with a double jab.
Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos tries for a takedown but Hard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
I Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Santos.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Santos 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.
Hard looking to control.
Hard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gabriel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos is pushing down on Hard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hard is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hard trying to control but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Hard is defending well.
Hard moves into full guard.
Santos pushes down on Hard's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos 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.
Santos trying to control the action but Hard is working from the bottom.
Hard looks like he's trying to stand up.

Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Hard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hard trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos passes into half guard.
Hard is trying to control but can't.
Hard is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hard misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hard struggling a bit here.
Hard is being controlled here.
Hard striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hard is looking for a sweep.

Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Gabriel Santos!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Gabriel Santos!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Gabriel Santos!

Gabriel Santos wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lowland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Spencer Fisher has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Spencer Fisher seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Fisher
vs
Lowland

170 cm
22
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Alpha-Omega

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Lowland!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lowland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spencer Fisher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiroi Neko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neko has chosen Ronald Jenkees - Messing With A Guitar Sound as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Neko

190 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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Bushido Clothing

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiroi Neko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Neko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neko drops James with a nice combination! Neko dives into James's guard, looking to finish!

James is rocked!

It looks like Michael James has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Neko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Neko is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
James tries to get to full guard but Neko has control of the leg.
James is working hard here to advance position.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.

Neko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Neko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a sweep. Neko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neko is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.

James is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Neko pulls his head out easily.
Neko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James is looking to improve his position.

Neko is trying for a kimura here. James looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Neko wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shiroi Neko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between lee jorjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenji Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda has chosen Requiem for a Dream as his entrance music. lee jorjo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

jorjo
vs
Ueda

185 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing
Nancy Botwin's Herbal Nutritions

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, lee jorjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenji Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for jorjo with that takedown attempt.
jorjo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
jorjo shoots for a takedown but Ueda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ueda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ueda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ueda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
jorjo taking shots to the head.
Ueda controlling the pace for now.
jorjo is trying desperately to improve position.
Ueda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of jorjo's face.
jorjo is looking to improve his position but Ueda isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ueda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jorjo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
jorjo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ueda controlling his opponent.
Ueda unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ueda controlling from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jenji Ueda just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ueda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck jorjo on the side of the head.

Ueda darts in and clinches jorjo up against the cage.

Ueda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ueda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as jorjo backs up against the cage.
Ueda lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Ueda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here as Ueda stalls from top position.
Ueda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ueda stands up.
Ueda lands with a straight right. jorjo didn't see that one coming.

Ueda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ueda is taking a breather. jorjo 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

jorjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ueda working over jorjo with some ground and pound. jorjo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ueda controlling the pace.
jorjo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Ueda seems content to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jenji Ueda just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ueda lands a jab to the nose.
Ueda throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenji Ueda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ueda takes the fight into the clinch.

Ueda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed jorjo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ueda keeps control of the position easily here as jorjo tries to buck him off.
Ueda scores with strikes from the back.
Ueda scores with punches from the back.
Ueda biding his time, looking for the opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ueda has the hooks in. jorjo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda is riding his opponent, not letting jorjo buck him off.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ueda. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
jorjo trying to control the action but Ueda just sinks the hooks in.
Ueda lands an elbow to the side of the head.
jorjo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ueda slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

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.
jorjo tries to escape but Ueda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ueda trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure jorjo doesn't escape.
jorjo wants to escape the position.
Ueda is working the ground and pound. Can jorjo escape?
jorjo is in bad spot here.
Ueda just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda lands punches and elbows.
I would not like to be jorjo right now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jenji Ueda just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ueda connects with a nice looking jab.

Ueda takes the fight into the clinch.

Ueda breaks the clinch.

Ueda clinches up with jorjo and pushes him back against the cage.

Ueda is trying to trip jorjo. He has hold of a leg but jorjo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ueda persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ueda advances position into side control!

Ueda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
jorjo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda is pressing down on jorjo's thigh, looking to free his foot. jorjo is holding on for now.
Ueda slows the pace down in half guard.
Ueda is looking to advance position but jorjo won't allow it.
jorjo tries to get to full guard but Ueda has control of the leg.
Ueda passes the guard and advances to mount!
jorjo 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.

Jenji Ueda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ueda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ueda landing shots from mount.
Ueda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ueda controlling the position easily from mount.
jorjo tries to lock up and control but Ueda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
jorjo is looking to improve his position but Ueda isn't that keen on the idea.
Ueda controlling the position easily from mount.
jorjo is looking to improve his position but Ueda isn't that keen on the idea.
jorjo is in a horrible position here. Ueda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jorjo is bucking up trying to escape but Ueda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ueda controlling from the full mount.
jorjo is desperately trying to improve his position but Ueda has a good base and remains in mount.
Ueda breaks from jorjo's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ueda controlling from mount.
Ueda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. jorjo looks a forlorn figure.
jorjo is in a horrible position here. Ueda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ueda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ueda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ueda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish jorjo?
Ueda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ueda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jorjo working to try and regain half guard.
Ueda lands a big elbow.
jorjo can't escape the position.
Ueda content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jorjo is working to get back to half guard.
Ueda controlling the position easily from mount.
Ueda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ueda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ueda content just to control the position here.
jorjo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ueda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
jorjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ueda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of jorjo's face.
lee jorjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ueda controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jenji Ueda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ueda 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jenji Ueda!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jenji Ueda!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jenji Ueda!

Jenji Ueda wins by unanimous decision!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim ILJONG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kim ILJONG's chin.

ILJONG
vs
Johnson

188 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim ILJONG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ILJONG cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.

It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
ILJONG lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.

Johnson is rocked!
ILJONG throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can ILJONG finish him?
ILJONG throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
ILJONG moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ILJONG swivels and escapes.
ILJONG stuffs the takedown.
ILJONG throws a shot to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ILJONG.

ILJONG drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
ILJONG misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries for a takedown but ILJONG manages to get underhooks.
Kim ILJONG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from ILJONG as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but ILJONG pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim ILJONG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ILJONG loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson scores with a takedown into ILJONG's guard.
ILJONG pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
ILJONG misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Johnson swings around for an armbar but ILJONG sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.

Johnson working for a triangle but ILJONG defends it easily.
Johnson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ILJONG wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
ILJONG wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
ILJONG wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
ILJONG postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Johnson working for a triangle but ILJONG defends it easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson defending well as ILJONG loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
ILJONG dances in with a quick combination. Johnson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from ILJONG snaps Johnson's head back. Johnson stumbles backwards against the cage. ILJONG steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Johnson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Johnson just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kim ILJONG!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrimac Mjolnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janno Kivessoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivessoo has chosen Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk as his entrance music. Merrimac Mjolnir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mjolnir
vs
Kivessoo

195 cm
18
254 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Merrimac Mjolnir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janno Kivessoo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjolnir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mjolnir misses with a head kick.
Mjolnir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mjolnir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivessoo is looking to clinch.
Mjolnir throws a left that rocks Kivessoo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mjolnir dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kivessoo regain composure!

Kivessoo is rocked!

It looks like Janno Kivessoo has been cut.
Kivessoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mjolnir lands a nice forearm strike.
Kivessoo is still in real trouble! Can Mjolnir finish him?
Kivessoo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mjolnir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kivessoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mjolnir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kivessoo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kivessoo is looking to improve his position.

Mjolnir decides to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mjolnir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kivessoo.
Mjolnir is looking to slow Kivessoo down with leg kicks.

Mjolnir has closed the distance and engaged Kivessoo in a clinch.
Mjolnir tries to land a knee to the head but Kivessoo blocks with his arms.
Kivessoo misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjolnir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kivessoo tries to land a knee to the head but Mjolnir blocks with his arms.
Kivessoo looks gassed!
Kivessoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir scores with a knee to the head.
Mjolnir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mjolnir lands a damaging elbow.
Mjolnir lands a nice shot to the body.
Mjolnir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mjolnir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Mjolnir.
Good body shot from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kivessoo's face.

That has opened up Janno Kivessoo's cut even more.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mjolnir working the clinch nicely. Kivessoo is working for position but Mjolnir cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kivessoo crumples up against the cage and Mjolnir lands two more shots before the ref can save Kivessoo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Merrimac Mjolnir!
Merrimac Mjolnir is the new heavyweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Digger Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makosa Michinoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carmina Burana. Michinoku has chosen Primavera by Ludovico Einaudi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Digger Mcgee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mcgee
vs
Michinoku

179 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Digger Mcgee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makosa Michinoku!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee closes the distance and clinches up with Michinoku, looking for a takedown. Mcgee pushes Michinoku against the cage but Michinoku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcgee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michinoku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgee.
Michinoku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgee throws a nice looking combination but Michinoku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Mcgee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgee swinging wilding here.
Mcgee throws a nice looking combination but Michinoku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgee throws a sloppy head kick and Michinoku moves out of range easily.

Mcgee gets a takedown into half guard.
Michinoku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Michinoku controlling the position.
Michinoku trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee preventing the sweep.
Michinoku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mcgee stands and throws Michinoku's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Mcgee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Michinoku can't do much from the bottom here.

Mcgee decides to stand back up.

Michinoku gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcgee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Mcgee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michinoku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Michinoku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku is pushing down on Mcgee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgee is fighting to maintain full guard but Michinoku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgee is staying active underneath Michinoku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michinoku trying to control from half guard but Mcgee is working away.

Michinoku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Michinoku 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.
Michinoku prevents Mcgee from improving his position.
Michinoku is pressing down on Mcgee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgee is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michinoku.
Some wild striking there from Mcgee.
Mcgee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcgee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgee shoots and misses

and Michinoku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcgee's guard.
Michinoku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michinoku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Michinoku won't allow Mcgee to sweep him here.
Mcgee is working hard here to advance position.
Michinoku lands a couple of elbows.
Mcgee looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgee, not yet.
Mcgee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Mcgee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Michinoku has passed into half guard!
Mcgee is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michinoku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcgee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Michinoku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcgee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Mcgee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgee being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makosa Michinoku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Michinoku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michinoku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcgee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Mcgee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcgee wants to pass to mount but Michinoku is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Michinoku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michinoku keeping full guard, as Mcgee tries to pass.
Michinoku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Michinoku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michinoku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michinoku seems keen to control Mcgee's posture.
Michinoku looking to control.

Michinoku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michinoku is breathing heavily.
Mcgee tries to stand but Michinoku is controlling from the bottom.
Mcgee tries to free his leg and advance position but Michinoku is retaining full guard.
Michinoku keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcgee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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.
Mcgee looks to land a combination but Michinoku avoids it well.
Mcgee lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcgee looks to land a combination but Michinoku avoids it well.
A combination from Mcgee does no damage.
Mcgee throws a sloppy head kick and Michinoku moves out of range easily.
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
Michinoku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Michinoku moves out of range.
Michinoku misses with a hook. Mcgee ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Mcgee does no damage.

Michinoku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mcgee prevents Michinoku from moving into mount.
Michinoku lands an elbow.
Mcgee is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku trying to control the position but Mcgee is working away.
Michinoku lands an elbow.
Michinoku is putting a hurting on Mcgee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mcgee regains half guard.

Mcgee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michinoku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcgee taking some punishment here, with Michinoku in his half guard.
Michinoku slows the pace down in half guard.
Mcgee gets full guard.
Michinoku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgee's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgee's head.
Michinoku wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Mcgee wants to stand and escape but Michinoku is having none of it.
Mcgee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Mcgee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mcgee lands a hook that snaps the head of Michinoku backwards.
Mcgee'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.
Mcgee can't find room to land a body shot as Michinoku controls the action.

Michinoku manages to pull guard.
Michinoku looking to control.
Mcgee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Michinoku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Mcgee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but Michinoku is just out of range.
Mcgee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Mcgee. That snapped Michinoku's head back.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses.
Michinoku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Michinoku uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michinoku.
A combination from Mcgee does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee throws a nice looking combination but Michinoku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michinoku backs up against the cage.

Michinoku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mcgee taking some punishment here, with Michinoku in his half guard.
Michinoku is controlling the pace.
Mcgee tries to get to full guard but Michinoku has control of the leg.
Michinoku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michinoku prevents Mcgee from improving his position.
Michinoku trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michinoku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcgee takes a swing at Michinoku's ribcage but misses.
Michinoku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgee misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcgee.
A combination from Mcgee does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michinoku.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcgee wants to clinch up but Michinoku keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Michinoku counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Michinoku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Michinoku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgee is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Michinoku controlling from mount.
Mcgee is squirming around, avoiding Michinoku's attempts to control the action.
Mcgee is looking to improve his position but Michinoku isn't that keen on the idea.
Michinoku punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mcgee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mcgee is looking to get to half guard.
Michinoku scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Michinoku controlling the pace for now.
Michinoku breaks from Mcgee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mcgee tries to buck Michinoku off but he can't manage it.
Michinoku lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Michinoku is landing with some decent strikes but Mcgee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mcgee regains half guard.
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makosa Michinoku really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Michinoku changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcgee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Michinoku is looking to take a break and control but Mcgee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Michinoku's best efforts.
Mcgee is trying to escape back to his feet but Michinoku uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mcgee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mcgee punching from the bottom.
Michinoku is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michinoku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcgee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mcgee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michinoku is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Michinoku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michinoku throws a big right hand that misses.

Mcgee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michinoku cracks Mcgee with a solid left hand.
Mcgee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcgee can't keep his opponent in guard - Michinoku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Michinoku lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Michinoku keeps him under control.
Michinoku slips a nice elbow through Mcgee's hands, connecting with Mcgee's forehead.
Mcgee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgee.
Mcgee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Mcgee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michinoku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Michinoku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michinoku wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Michinoku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgee's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcgee is on top in guard.

Michinoku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michinoku has a closed guard, preventing Mcgee from standing up.
Makosa Michinoku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcgee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Michinoku is proving hard to escape from.
Mcgee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michinoku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michinoku has a closed guard, preventing Mcgee from standing up.
Michinoku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mcgee is looking to improve his position.
Michinoku controlling the action here.

Mcgee has one foot on Michinoku's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Michinoku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking to escape.
Mcgee has hold of Michinoku's hands but Michinoku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Mcgee actively working from the bottom here.
Michinoku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mcgee is looking to escape.
Mcgee is looking for a sweep. Michinoku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Makosa Michinoku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michinoku.
Some wild striking there from Mcgee.
Mcgee with a poor takedown

and Michinoku counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mcgee's guard now.
Michinoku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michinoku trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michinoku distracts Mcgee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michinoku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcgee wants to sweep here but Michinoku controlling him for the moment.
Michinoku stands up over Mcgee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Mcgee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Michinoku stands up over Mcgee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Michinoku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcgee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michinoku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgee tries for a takedown but Michinoku circles away easily

and Michinoku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Michinoku.
Michinoku advances to half guard.
Mcgee has hold of Michinoku's hands but Michinoku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michinoku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcgee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Mcgee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michinoku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Mcgee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michinoku passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Michinoku's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Mcgee looking for submissions off his back.
Michinoku content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcgee wants to improve his position but Michinoku is controlling well.
Mcgee is refusing to be controlled, as Michinoku sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michinoku prevents Mcgee from improving his position.

Mcgee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Michinoku pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Michinoku 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgee with a poor takedown

and Michinoku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcgee won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digger Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michinoku gets to mount! Mcgee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
BOOM! Michinoku connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Michinoku landing strikes from the mount and Mcgee is in trouble!
Mcgee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michinoku postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcgee looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee regains half guard.
Michinoku is pressing down on Mcgee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgee is holding on for now.
Mcgee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mcgee keeping full guard, as Michinoku tries to pass.
Mcgee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Michinoku trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mcgee had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Michinoku is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mcgee Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Michinoku's back instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makosa Michinoku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Michinoku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Makosa Michinoku!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Makosa Michinoku!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Makosa Michinoku!

Makosa Michinoku wins by unanimous decision!
Makosa Michinoku is the new lightweight champion!