Rising Sun : Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Tepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lytle
vs
Tepper

184 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

180 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler Tepper!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Tepper.
Tepper looks to score with a jab to the body but Lytle is just out of range.
Tepper just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lytle was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepper.
Tepper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lytle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepper scores with a decent looking hook.
Tepper digs a good hook to Lytle's body.
Lytle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tepper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lytle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tepper thuds his right hand into Lytle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Tepper as Lytle shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle is breathing heavily.
Lytle moves in looking to clinch but Tepper pushes him off.
Tepper throws a series of strikes that have Lytle backpedaling.

It looks like Chris Lytle has been cut.
Tepper drops Lytle with a left right combo! Tepper follows him down to the ground into side control.

Lytle is rocked!
Lytle being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tyler Tepper just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lytle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tepper lands with a nice combination. Lytle backs away looking to recover.
Tepper throws a right hand that Lytle ducks under and follows up with a left that Lytle also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tepper.
Lytle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepper lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepper connects with a crisp jab.
Tepper connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tepper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Tepper.
Tepper scores with a nice strike.
Tepper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Lytle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tepper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepper lands a nice shot that snaps Lytle's head back.
Tepper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tepper lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tepper!
Tepper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lytle tries to move into range but Tepper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lytle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lytle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tepper is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lytle ducks right into an uppercut from Tepper.
Tepper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lytle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tepper lands a with a good body shot.
Tepper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tepper throws a shot to the body.
Tepper lands with a straight right. Lytle didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepper lands a two punch combo.
Jab from Tepper.
No luck for Lytle with that takedown attempt.
Tyler Tepper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepper lands with a nice combination. Lytle backs away looking to recover.
Lytle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tepper pinned against the cage. Tepper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tepper cracks Lytle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tepper stuns Lytle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tepper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lytle fails to land the takedown.
Tepper scores with a one two! Lytle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tepper keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepper misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Tepper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lytle doesn't seem phased though.

Lytle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tepper gets underhooks to prevent Lytle's takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lytle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepper is trying to break free.
Tepper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lytle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Lytle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Tepper.
Tepper scores with a three punch combo!
Tepper lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lytle's head.
Nice sprawl there from Tepper as Lytle shoots in.
Tepper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tepper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lytle.
Lytle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepper.
Lytle shoots for a takedown but Tepper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tepper lands a nice looking body shot.
Lytle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tepper scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Tepper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Lytle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tepper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Lytle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Lytle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tepper is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lytle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tepper struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lytle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tepper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lytle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tepper gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepper is trying to get back to full guard.
Tepper is positioning himself well to prevent Lytle advancing to mount.
Tepper is trying to get back to full guard.
Lytle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tepper controls his leg.
Lytle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tepper tries to roll over but Lytle keeps him under control.
Lytle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepper defending well though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tepper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lytle momentarily.
Tepper lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tepper there.
Jab by Tepper.
Tepper lands a nice shot that snaps Lytle's head back.
Chris Lytle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lytle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepper. That snapped Lytle's head back.
Tepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Tepper.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tepper.
Tepper stalks Lytle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lytle's face. Lytle staggers backwards, shaken.
Tepper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tepper scores with a nice head shot.
Tepper scores with a sloppy right hand. Lytle should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tepper circles away.
Tepper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chris Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepper connects with a jab.
Tepper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lytle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lytle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but Tepper shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyler Tepper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lytle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lytle shoots for a double leg takedown but Tepper sprawls well. He's pushed Lytle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tepper cracks Lytle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tepper digs a good body shot into Lytle's ribs.
Lytle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Tepper as he connects with a hook.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepper but Tepper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tepper stalks Lytle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lytle's face. Lytle staggers backwards, shaken.
Lytle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tepper pinned against the cage. Tepper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tepper throws a good cross that connects.
Tepper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tepper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tepper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Tepper as Lytle shoots in.
Lytle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tepper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lytle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lytle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepper lands a two punch combo.
Tepper throws a shot to the body.
Lytle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lytle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lytle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lytle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tepper tries to avoid it but Lytle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tepper to the ground. Tepper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Tepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Lytle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lytle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tepper circles away.
Lytle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tepper cracks Lytle with an open hand slap.
Tepper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lytle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tepper connects with a right hand. Lytle shakes it off.
Tepper scores with a jab to the body.
Tepper with a hook.
Tepper lands a nice hook to Lytle's body. Lytle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tepper lands the left hand.
Jab from Tepper.
Tepper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tepper dips to his left and cracks Lytle with an uppercut!
Tepper throws a nice looking combination but Lytle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tepper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepper lunges at Lytle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lytle's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepper swinging wilding here.
Tepper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tepper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lytle.
Tepper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lytle is looking to clinch but Tepper is avoiding it.
Lytle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lytle shoots in but Tepper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but Tepper shows good takedown defense.
Lytle looks for a takedown but Tepper sprawls well.
Lytle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lytle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepper jabs at Lytle's body.
Tepper lands a jab-cross combination.
Tepper lands a slapping body shot.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepper but Tepper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tepper, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lytle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lytle shoots in looking for a takedown. Tepper tries to sprawl out of it but Lytle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tepper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lytle tries to clinch up but Tepper circles away and keeps his distance.
Tepper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lytle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepper lands a jab to the head.
Tepper lands with a nice body punch.
Lytle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tepper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lytle tries for a takedown but Tepper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tepper as he jumps to the side.
Lytle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tepper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepper with a jab.
Lytle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepper works Lytle's body with a nice hook.
Tepper stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepper scores with a hook to the body. Lytle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lytle moves away.
Tepper scores with a hook to the body. Lytle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tepper throws a series of strikes that have Lytle backpedaling.
No luck for Lytle with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Tepper misses.
Tepper lands an overhand right.
Lytle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lytle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tepper circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tepper as Lytle shoots in.
Tepper misses with a two punch combination.
Lytle shoots in and drives through. Tepper sprawls well.
Lytle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tepper cracks Lytle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tepper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lytle shoots in looking for a takedown. Tepper tries to sprawl out of it but Lytle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tepper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tepper lands a with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left and a right from Tepper both land. Nice combination.
Lytle shoots in and drives through. Tepper sprawls well.
Lytle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lytle fails with a takedown attempt.
Lytle shoots in but no luck this time.
Tepper swinging wilding here.
Tepper lands a lovely overhand right.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepper but Tepper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lytle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lytle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Tepper both land. Nice combination.
Chris Lytle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Tepper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lytle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepper.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Tepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tepper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Tepper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mek Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ricky lokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ju
vs
lokey

183 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mek Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ricky lokey!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lokey misses with the combination.
lokey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ju wants to clinch.
lokey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ju swivels and escapes.
Ju tries to clinch there but lokey circles away.
lokey is looking to clinch.
Ju closes the distance looking to clinch
and lokey counters with a one-two to the body.
Ju tries to clinch but lokey moves away

and lokey counters by moving into the clinch.
Ju lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ju misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from lokey.
Ju trying to land knees to the body.
lokey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ju smiles and moves away.
Ju darts in trying to clinch

and lokey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
lokey trying to control but Ju is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ju throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lokey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ju's guard.

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

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.
Ju wanted to stand there but lokey had control of the position.
Ju knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for lokey on the ground.
Ju won't allow lokey to sweep him here.
lokey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lokey looking to control.

lokey is looking for a triangle but Ju pushes his legs off easily.
lokey wants to sweep here but Ju controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

lokey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ju tries to clinch there but lokey circles away.

lokey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
lokey is trying to control the action in half guard but Ju is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ricky lokey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ju wants to clinch but lokey slips to the side

and lokey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by lokey.

lokey content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ju has locked up a guillotine! Ju's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? lokey is holding on here and Ju must be using up a lot of energy. lokey has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ju gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mek Ju!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Yanagida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kimura
vs
Yanagida

175 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
22
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Urban Extreme Clothing
Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Yanagida!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanagida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yanagida.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Yanagida.
Yanagida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daisuke Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yanagida works Kimura's body with a nice hook.
Yanagida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kimura at a distance.
Kimura on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Daisuke Kimura has been cut.
No joy there for Yanagida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yanagida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kimura in his tracks.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Yanagida, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Yanagida against the cage but Yanagida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yanagida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yanagida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yanagida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yanagida.
Some wild striking there from Yanagida.
Yanagida throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Kimura colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Yanagida as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Kimura is left battered and dazed whilst Yanagida and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Yanagida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marmuro Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura comes to the cage accompanied by Number One Son - Becoming. Marmuro Takamura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Takamura
vs
Johansson

192 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
239 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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, Marmuro Takamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tore Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura looks to land a combination but Johansson avoids it well.
Johansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Tore Johansson has been cut.
Takamura drops Johansson with a beautiful combination! Johansson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takamura is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamura throws a nice looking combination but Johansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Takamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johansson prevents Takamura from breaking the clinch.
Takamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Takamura breaks the clinch.
Takamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takamura lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Johansson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marmuro Takamura!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ryoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riese Deponte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ryoku
vs
Deponte

180 cm
20
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Combat Pro Design
Fight For Real MMA Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Ryoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riese Deponte !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Deponte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Deponte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deponte wants to control from the top but Ryoku keeps moving.
Deponte tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryoku is retaining full guard.
Deponte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryoku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ryoku looking for a guillotine here but Deponte defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deponte wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deponte looking to control.
Deponte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ryoku!

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.
Ryoku tries to reverse the position but Deponte maintains control.
Deponte trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Deponte jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ryoku is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ryoku and Deponte has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Deponte trying to control the position but Ryoku is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryoku is looking for a sweep.

Deponte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryoku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Deponte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryoku keeps working.
Ryoku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four 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.
Ryoku gets back to full guard.

Ryoku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryoku keeping moving, preventing Deponte from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ryoku looking for a guillotine here but Deponte defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ryoku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Deponte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryoku's waist but Ryoku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deponte off to one side.
Deponte shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Deponte looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ryoku!
Ryoku is desperately trying to improve his position but Deponte has a good base and remains in mount.

Deponte moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ryoku has worked his arm free - good work by Ryoku!
Ryoku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryoku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deponte is breathing heavily.

Deponte wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ryoku's closed guard. He's half up but Ryoku has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ryoku pivots and extends the arm, Deponte falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ryoku! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ryoku!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikki comes to the cage accompanied by Ratatat - Loud Pipes. Mendoza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dr green thumb by C ypress Hill. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tikki
vs
Mendoza

183 cm
23
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

191 cm
21
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Supreme Supplements (Q146 Recovery $20)
Combat Pro Design

Rastafarii Clothing
Strike & Submit 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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatu Tikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tikki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendoza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mendoza is not content to let Tikki control the position.
Tikki throws an elbow but Mendoza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tikki cracks Mendoza with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mendoza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tikki is trying to ground and pound but Mendoza uses the momentary lack of control by Tikki to regain half guard.
Tikki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tikki is keen to just control but Mendoza is a slippery customer.

Tikki seems to be working for a kimura but Mendoza defends the submission attempt.
Tikki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tikki is looking for a kimura here.
Tikki stops Mendoza from getting back to his feet.
Mendoza is staying active underneath Tikki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tikki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tikki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tikki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Tikki.
A combination from Tikki does no damage.
Mendoza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Tikki misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Tikki.
Tikki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tikki lands a body shot.
Mendoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Tikki does no damage.
Tikki throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mendoza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tikki lands a nice uppercut.
Tikki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendoza up against the cage.

Tikki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mendoza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mendoza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tikki.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but Tikki blocks it.
Tikki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Tikki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza slips a jab and a cross from Tikki.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki misses with a double jab
and Mendoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza looks gassed!
Tikki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tikki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eddie Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikki scores with a one two! Mendoza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Tikki scores a takedown into full mount!
Mendoza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee warns Mendoza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tikki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Tikki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mendoza is surviving well by controlling Tikki's body position as best he can.
Tikki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendoza bucks up and throws Tikki to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Mendoza misses with a head kick.
Tikki throws a shot to the body.
Tatu Tikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Tikki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tikki.
Tikki scores with a shot to the body.
Tikki drops Mendoza with a left and a right! Oh, Mendoza is hurt - Tikki dives into side control looking to finish!

Mendoza is rocked!

It looks like Eddie Mendoza has been cut.
Tikki wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Mendoza is still in real trouble! Can Tikki finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikki grinds an elbow into Mendoza's temple.
Tikki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Tikki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Tikki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendoza seems to have recovered his senses.
Tatu Tikki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikki tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tikki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tikki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tikki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tikki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendoza counters with a big head kick but Tikki shrugs it off.
Tikki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tikki lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendoza off the cage and back into rage.
Tikki throws a combination that misses
and Tikki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tikki lands a hook that stumbles Mendoza back into the cage. Tikki follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mendoza to the canvas! Tikki pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mendoza has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tatu Tikki!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huimempi Huima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Demaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Huima
vs
Demaine

200 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huimempi Huima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwight Demaine!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huima throws a series of punches but Demaine moves out of range.
Huima misses with a two punch combination.
Huima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demaine misses with a wild combination.
Demaine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huima looks to throw the jab but Demaine is out of range.
Demaine staying out of range there.
Huima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demaine misses with a combination
letting Huima counter with a right hand.
Demaine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huima moves away.
Huima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huimempi Huima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huima lands a jab to the head.
Huima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demaine lands with an uppercut that bounces Huima off the cage and back into rage.
Demaine tests Huima's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Huimempi Huima has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huima walks into a stiff left hand from Demaine.
Huima moves out of range of the body kick.
Huima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demaine counters with a nice body shot.
Huima looks to land a combination but Demaine avoids it well.
Demaine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huima scores with the left hand. Demaine knows he should have avoided that one.
Demaine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Huima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demaine.
Huima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Huima misses its intended target.
Demaine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Huima lands a nice shot to the body.
Demaine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huima.
Demaine misses with a double jab.
Demaine lands a jab.
Huima dips to his left and cracks Demaine with an uppercut!
Demaine misses with a wild body shot.
Demaine throws a one two combo.
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!
Huima just misses with a punch to the body.
Huima misses with a wild body shot.
Demaine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demaine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Demaine does no damage.
Huima ducks under a wild hook from Demaine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Demaine.
Huima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demaine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huima doesn't seem bothered though.
Demaine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huima is breathing heavily.
Demaine jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Huima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Demaine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Huima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demaine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huima doesn't seem bothered though.
Demaine digs a good body shot into Huima's ribs.
Demaine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demaine throws a right and a left that Huima avoids nicely.
Huima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demaine lands a slapping body shot.
Demaine fails to land with a series of punches.
Huima walks into a straight right hand from Demaine.
Demaine cracks a nice hook into Huima's ribs.
Demaine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demaine punishes Huima's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaine misses with a series of wild punches.
Demaine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demaine misses with a double jab
and Huima counters with a nice body shot.
Demaine throws a sloppy head kick and Huima moves out of range easily.
Huima slips a jab and a cross from Demaine.
Huima looks to land a combination but Demaine avoids it well.
Demaine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demaine lands a with a good body shot.
Demaine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huima manages to avoid it.
Demaine cracks Huima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huima slips a jab and a cross from Demaine.
Huima throws a series of punches but Demaine moves out of range.
Demaine slips under a jab.
Demaine throws a series of punches but Huima avoids them all with ease.
Huima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Demaine misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demaine misses with a two punch combination.
Demaine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huima circles away quickly and effectively.
Demaine misses with a two punch combination.
Demaine tries a head kick but it misses.
Huima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demaine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Huima throws out a loose jab but Demaine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huima just misses with a punch to the body.
Demaine lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Huima misses
and Demaine counters with a one-two to the body.
Huima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huima misses with a double jab
and Demaine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demaine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huima looks to land a combination but Demaine avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Demaine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huimempi Huima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Huima slips a jab and a cross from Demaine.
Huima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demaine misses with a body shot.
Demaine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demaine punishes Huima's body with a nice straight punch.
Demaine throws a series of punches but Huima avoids them all with ease.
Demaine staying out of range there.
Huima avoids the body shot from Demaine.
Demaine misses with a two punch combination.
Dwight Demaine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Demaine.
Huima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demaine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demaine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demaine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Demaine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is 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!
Demaine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demaine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Demaine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Demaine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Demaine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huima controls the pace.
Huima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huima stopping the sweep attempt from Demaine.
Huima wants to stand but Demaine is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.
Huima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Demaine working for submissions but it's allowed Huima to get to half guard.
Huima stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaine tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Demaine wants to control but Huima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Huima seems content to control.
Huima trying to control the action but Demaine is working from the bottom.

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. Huimempi Huima just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Demaine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Huima. That snapped Demaine's head back.
Huimempi Huima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demaine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huima. Huima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demaine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demaine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Huima rather than just go for the knockout.
Demaine slips under a jab from Huima.
Demaine misses the shot to the body.
Demaine thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Demaine.
Huima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demaine ducks under a wild hook from Huima.
Huima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Demaine counters with a nice body shot.
Demaine moves away from the strike by Huima.
Huima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demaine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huima circles away quickly and effectively.
Huima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demaine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huima lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demaine misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dwight Demaine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Huimempi Huima'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. This is the final round!

Demaine walks into a jab.
Huima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huima throws a jab when Demaine was well out of range.
Demaine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demaine misses with a double jab.
Huima misses the shot to the body.
Huima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demaine.
Demaine dodges the punch combination from Huima.
Huima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huima.
Demaine's corner calls for a 1-2. Demaine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demaine looks to throw the jab but Huima is out of range.
Demaine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huima misses with a body shot
and Demaine counters with a three punch combo that has Huima backing up. Huima nods at Demaine to acknowledge the strikes.
Demaine throws a leg kick but Huima moved away.
Huima connects with a single shot there.
Huima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demaine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Huima misses.
Demaine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huima doesn't seem bothered though.
Demaine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demaine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Huima as he connects with a hook.
Demaine throws a jab when Huima was well out of range.
Demaine is looking to score with low kicks.
Huima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demaine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demaine walks into a left hand.
Demaine throws an overhand right that lands on Huima's shoulder, as Huima tries to avoid the shot.
Demaine avoids the body shot from Huima.
Demaine scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Demaine.
Demaine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huima on the side of the head.

Huimempi Huima's cut is getting worse.
Demaine cracks a nice hook into Huima's ribs.
Demaine 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demaine throws a series of punches but Huima moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Demaine.
Demaine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huima circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huima checks a low kick from Demaine.
Demaine misses with a body shot.
Huima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Demaine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demaine misses with a looping right.
Demaine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Huima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demaine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demaine drops his hands momentarily and Huima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Huima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demaine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demaine throws a wild body kick that Huima sees coming a mile off.
A left and a right from Demaine both land. Nice combination.
Demaine punishes Huima's body with a nice straight punch.
Huima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demaine works the jab nicely.
Demaine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huima.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huima throws a nice looking combination but Demaine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demaine misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Huima both land. Nice combination.
Huima scores with a punch to the head.
Demaine lands with a straight right. Huima didn't see that one coming.
Demaine throws a solid leg kick but Huima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demaine.
Huima lands a with a good body shot.
Demaine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huima scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Demaine.

Demaine has closed the distance and engaged Huima in a clinch.

Demaine manages to break the clinch.
Demaine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huima manages to avoid it.
Huima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demaine doesn't seem bothered though.
Demaine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demaine throws a right and a left that Huima avoids nicely.
Huima misses the jab.
Demaine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huima loads up on a big right hand but Demaine slips the punch.
Huima throws a body punch but Demaine moves out of range.
Nice cross by Demaine.
Demaine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demaine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dwight Demaine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Huima.
Huima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demaine moves away.
Huima throws out a loose jab but Demaine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huima misses with an uppercut. Demaine saw that one coming.
Huima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demaine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demaine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Huima looks to score with a jab to the body but Demaine is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huima looks to throw the jab but Demaine is out of range.
Demaine throws a low kick, looking for Huima's leg but Huima calmly moves out of range.
Huima swinging wilding here.
Huimempi Huima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Demaine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demaine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Demaine!

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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 Bobby McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby McGrath has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGrath
vs
Tsushima

186 cm
22
203 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

CROWN
Butchered Fight Wear

Bushido Clothing
CROWN

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby McGrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrath misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGrath misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGrath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGrath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsushima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsushima throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for McGrath with that takedown attempt.
McGrath closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsushima circles away.
A punch combination from McGrath misses.
Tsushima stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrath. McGrath gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby McGrath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of McGrath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsushima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsushima shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. McGrath takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Tsushima sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! McGrath bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lewis Tsushima!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Samuels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Samuels
vs
Costa

188 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Samuels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joaquim Costa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Samuels instigates a clinch.

Samuels gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Costa manages to get to full guard.

Costa is looking for a triangle but Samuels pushes his legs off easily.
Samuels advances position into side control!
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa being controlled for a moment.

Samuels has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Costa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Samuels yanks on the arm and Costa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Samuels.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Samuels!