RSC 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tonii Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Florijan Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember The Name. Jagatic has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF3D2oiy6YA as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jaa
vs
Jagatic

168 cm
21
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tonii Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Florijan Jagatic!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagatic fails with the takedown.
Jagatic tries for a takedown but Jaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Jaa.
Jagatic shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaa sprawls well. He's pushed Jagatic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tonii Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florijan Jagatic.
Jagatic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaa's waist but Jaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jagatic off to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Jagatic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaa tries to get to full guard but Jagatic has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa controlling the position well.

Jagatic is working for a kimura but Jaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Jaa trying to control but Jagatic postures up.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tonii Jaa.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Jaa leaves Jagatic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaa lands a high kick!
Jagatic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jagatic looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Jaa.
Jagatic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jagatic fails with the takedown.
Jaa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jagatic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Jagatic in the body.
Jagatic dives in and grabs Jaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaa pushes down on Jagatic's head and hops out.
Jaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jagatic.
A shot to the body from Jagatic misses
and Jaa counters with a body kick.
Jagatic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaa.
Jaa pushes Jagatic away with a front kick.
Jaa thumps Jagatic with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa throws a leg kick which misses Jagatic's front leg but catches the back leg as Jagatic tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick from Jaa lands but Jagatic takes it in his stride.
Jagatic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaa's waist but Jaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jagatic off to one side.
Jaa lands a high kick!
Jaa throws a series of punches but Jagatic avoids them all with ease.
Jaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Jagatic with a poor takedown
and Jaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jagatic shoots in but Jaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tonii Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florijan Jagatic.
Jagatic is breathing heavily.
Jagatic takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Jagatic fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaa.
Jagatic tries to clinch up
and Jaa counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaa.
Jaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Florijan Jagatic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jagatic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jagatic dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Jagatic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaa. Jaa obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jagatic's head.
Jaa lands a high kick!
Jaa connects with a high kick.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jaa.
Jagatic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jagatic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaa can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jagatic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaa lands with a kick to the temple. Jagatic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jagatic throws a lazy head kick
and Jaa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jagatic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaa avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonii Jaa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick from Jaa lands but Jagatic takes it in his stride.
Jagatic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick from Jaa lands but Jagatic takes it in his stride.
Jaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jagatic.
Jagatic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaa.
Jagatic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Jaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaa.
Jaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Jagatic avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaa. That's going to slow Jagatic down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to avoid it but Jagatic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaa to the ground. Jaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tonii Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florijan Jagatic.
Jaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Jagatic in the body.
Jaa 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.
Jaa misses with a wild combination.
Jagatic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jagatic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jagatic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaa pushes Jagatic away with a front kick.
Jaa feints and then cracks Jagatic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jagatic down.
Jaa lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa feints and then cracks Jagatic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jagatic down.
Jaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Tonii Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaa, right into the meat.
Jagatic takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaa throws a series of punches but Jagatic avoids them all with ease.
Florijan Jagatic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonii Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonii Jaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonii Jaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genkichirou Genji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikuhisa Minowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genji comes to the cage accompanied by Sarah Brightman - Time To Say Good Bye . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ikuhisa Minowa enters the cage!

Genji
vs
Minowa

187 cm
21
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

(GTI) PROLETARIAN
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genkichirou Genji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuhisa Minowa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minowa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Minowa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minowa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Genji counter with a right hand.
Minowa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Genji with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minowa counters with a two punch combo.
Genji misses with a takedown attempt
and Minowa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Genji tries for a takedown but Minowa circles away easily
and Minowa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genkichirou Genji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Minowa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Genji.
Minowa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Genji ducks straight into an uppercut from Minowa and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Genji manages to regain guard straight away.

Genji is rocked!

Minowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Genji is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Genji keeping full guard, as Minowa tries to pass.
Genji seems to have got his legs back now.
Minowa wants to get up but he can't break Genji's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Genji keeping full guard, as Minowa tries to pass.
Minowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Genji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minowa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Genji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Genji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Genji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minowa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Genji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minowa is pushing down on Genji's leg trying to pass to half guard. Genji is fighting to maintain full guard but Minowa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Genji is in trouble now - Minowa has advanced to mount!
Genji tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Minowa stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Genji with a poor takedown
and Minowa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Genji is breathing heavily.
Minowa fails to land with a series of punches.
Genji tries for a takedown but Minowa circles away easily

and Minowa counters with a series of strikes that sends Genji to the canvas! Minowa follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minowa wants to get up but he can't break Genji's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Minowa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Genji is keeping the position for now.
Minowa wanted to stand there but Genji had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genji keeping full guard, as Minowa tries to pass.
Minowa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Genji working for submissions but it's allowed Minowa to get to half guard.

Genji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minowa pulls his head out easily.
Minowa is trying to control the action in half guard but Genji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minowa wants to stand up but Genji is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Genji keeps working.

Minowa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Genji has managed to free his arm - good work.
Minowa works his way into full mount!

Minowa is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Minowa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Genji misses with a takedown
and Minowa counters with a series of strikes. Genji will be more careful next time no doubt.
Genji misses with a takedown
and Minowa counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genji fails with the takedown

and Minowa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Genji's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genji keeping full guard, as Minowa tries to pass.
Genji keeping moving, preventing Minowa from controlling successfully.

Minowa gets to his feet - Genji follows without any prompting.
Genji misses with a takedown
and Minowa counters with a one-two to the body.
Minowa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Genji fails with the takedown
and Minowa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Genji is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Minowa.
Minowa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Minowa misses with a wild combination.
Minowa connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Minowa fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Genji to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Genji looks to clinch but Minowa throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Genji taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ikuhisa Minowa!

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 Michael Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasechkin Nikolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasechkin Nikolai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cro Cop
vs
Nikolai

195 cm
25
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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, Michael Cro Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasechkin Nikolai!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolai walks into a left hand.

Nikolai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cro Cop!
Nikolai controlling from mount.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vasechkin Nikolai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nikolai pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cro Cop keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cro Cop wants a takedown.
Nikolai is trying to stall.

Nikolai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasechkin Nikolai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cro Cop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cro Cop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nikolai.
Nikolai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nikolai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikolai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikolai is defended easily by Cro Cop.
Michael Cro Cop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasechkin Nikolai.
No luck for Nikolai with that takedown attempt.
Nikolai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikolai avoids the head kick by Cro Cop.
Nikolai feints and then cracks Cro Cop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cro Cop down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cro Cop.

It looks like Vasechkin Nikolai has been cut.
Nikolai lands a body shot.
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!
Nikolai wants to clinch

and Cro Cop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cro Cop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikolai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cro Cop walks away with a smile on his face. Nikolai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cro Cop as he avoids it easily.
Nikolai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cro Cop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolai looks gassed!
Nikolai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cro Cop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolai just misses with a punch to the body.

Nikolai rushes Cro Cop and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Nikolai on the inside.
Cro Cop is trying to break the clinch but Nikolai is controlling him.
Nikolai has had enough of the clinch but Cro Cop keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cro Cop prevents it.
Nikolai stalling in the clinch but Cro Cop improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cro Cop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cro Cop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cro Cop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikolai avoids the head kick by Cro Cop.
Nikolai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cro Cop counters with a low kick, right behind Nikolai 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cro Cop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikolai wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasechkin Nikolai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasechkin Nikolai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nikolai shoots for a takedown but Cro Cop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikolai staying out of range there.
Nikolai fails to land the takedown.
Nikolai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Cro Cop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasechkin Nikolai.
Cro Cop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nikolai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Cro Cop.
Nikolai fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolai throws a body kick the misses
and Cro Cop makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nikolai really felt that one!
Nikolai is breathing heavily.
Nikolai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cro Cop lands a lovely overhand right.
Cro Cop misses with a hook.
Cro Cop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolai misses the body punch
and Cro Cop counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nikolai shoots in and drives through. Cro Cop sprawls well.
Cro Cop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nikolai closes the distance and clinches up with Cro Cop, looking for a takedown. Nikolai pushes Cro Cop against the cage but Cro Cop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Cro Cop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolai tries for a takedown but Cro Cop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai tries for a takedown but Cro Cop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nikolai blocks a head kick by Cro Cop.
Nikolai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop throws a combination that misses

and Nikolai counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolai happy to just control the position for now.

Nikolai has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown but Cro Cop shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop thumps Nikolai with a low kick.
Nikolai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cro Cop throws a head kick but Nikolai moves out of range.

Nikolai closes the distance and clinches.
Cro Cop has had enough of the clinch but Nikolai keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cro Cop stops a takedown attempt from Nikolai.
Nikolai keeps control of Cro Cop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cro Cop is trying to break free.

Nikolai wants the takedown. Cro Cop is fighting it off but Nikolai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cro Cop's guard against the cage.
Nikolai looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop wants to stand but Nikolai is controlling the position.
Nikolai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cro Cop is keeping the position for now.
Nikolai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vasechkin Nikolai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nikolai fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasechkin Nikolai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasechkin Nikolai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cro Cop throws a head kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Nikolai.
Cro Cop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael Cro Cop is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikolai fails to land the takedown.
Cro Cop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cro Cop wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cro Cop's waist but Cro Cop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikolai off to one side.
Michael Cro Cop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasechkin Nikolai.
Nikolai blocks a head kick by Cro Cop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikolai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cro Cop.
Nikolai scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolai shoots in but Cro Cop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nikolai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Cro Cop gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nikolai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nikolai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cro Cop is keeping the position for now.
Nikolai wants to get up but he can't break Cro Cop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nikolai wants to pass the guard but Cro Cop is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Vasechkin Nikolai has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cro Cop tries to bum rush Nikolai with a series of wild strikes but Nikolai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikolai fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolai looks to throw a body kick
and Cro Cop counters with a two punch combo.
Nikolai dives in and grabs Cro Cop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cro Cop pushes down on Nikolai's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop blocks the body kick.
Cro Cop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Nikolai scores with a takedown into Cro Cop's guard.
Nikolai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vasechkin Nikolai wasn't active enough on the ground.

Nikolai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Michael Cro Cop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasechkin Nikolai has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vasechkin Nikolai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cro Cop wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasechkin Nikolai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nikolai 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasechkin Nikolai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Canadian Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Sandifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Canadian Kid has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Canadian Kid
vs
Sandifer

177 cm
26
160 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

189 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Canadian Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Sandifer!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandifer avoids the head kick by Canadian Kid.
A combination from Sandifer does no damage.
Sandifer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canadian Kid.
Sandifer scores with a jab.
Sandifer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canadian Kid throws out the jab.
Jab by Sandifer.
Sandifer swinging wildly here.
Canadian Kid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sandifer as he avoids it easily.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canadian Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandifer.
A jab from Canadian Kid misses.
Sandifer lands with a big left! Canadian Kid is wobbled badly! Sandifer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Canadian Kid to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darnell Sandifer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bitoy Bellfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mufasa Boombata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellfoot's entrance music is Gugmang giatay. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bellfoot
vs
Boombata

183 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
27
202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Bitoy Bellfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mufasa Boombata!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellfoot fails with the takedown
letting Boombata counter with a right hand.
Bellfoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Boombata counter with a right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bellfoot goes for a takedown attempt but Boombata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitoy Bellfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellfoot doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Boombata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boombata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellfoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boombata wants to control from the top but Bellfoot keeps moving.
Bellfoot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boombata manages to get himself to full guard.
Boombata working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bellfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Boombata is retaining full guard.

Boombata looking for a guillotine here but Bellfoot defends easily.
Bellfoot landing with the ground and pound.
Bellfoot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Boombata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boombata looking for a sweep. Not yet Boombata, not yet.
Bellfoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boombata is keeping the position for now.
Bellfoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bellfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Boombata is retaining full guard.
Bellfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boombata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellfoot is looking to work some ground and pound but Boombata has wrist control.
Boombata manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bellfoot is looking to get to half guard.
Boombata lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bellfoot is desperately trying to improve his position but Boombata has a good base and remains in mount.
Boombata lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boombata controlling from mount.
Boombata wants to take his opponent's back but Bellfoot doesn't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bellfoot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bellfoot tries to get to full guard but Boombata has control of the leg.

Boombata seems to be looking for submissions.
Boombata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bellfoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.
Bellfoot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bellfoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boombata.
Boombata stopping the sweep attempt from Bellfoot.

Boombata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bellfoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boombata has managed to get both his arms back between Bellfoot's legs - danger averted.
Bellfoot wants to sweep but no luck.

Bellfoot working for a triangle but Boombata defends it easily.
Bellfoot is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boombata pushing down on Bellfoot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mufasa Boombata will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bellfoot misses with a takedown attempt

and Boombata counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellfoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boombata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bellfoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bellfoot manages to get to full guard.
Bellfoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boombata is one step ahead there.
Boombata wants to pass the guard but Bellfoot is keeping the position.
Bellfoot wants to sweep here but Boombata controlling him for the moment.
Boombata trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boombata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bellfoot is looking to reverse the position.
Bellfoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boombata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bellfoot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boombata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boombata's back!
Mufasa Boombata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boombata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bellfoot's guard. Nice work there by Boombata.
Bellfoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bellfoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boombata wants to control but Bellfoot is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot thows a huge punch but Boombata dodges it nicely.
Boombata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boombata trying to keep a closed guard but Bellfoot is proving a slippery customer.
Boombata is breathing heavily.
Bellfoot thows a big elbow that misses.
Bellfoot slips nicely into half guard.
Boombata tries to roll over but Bellfoot keeps him under control.
Boombata is pressing down on Bellfoot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bellfoot throwing strikes from guard but Boombata blocks nicely.
Boombata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellfoot wants to pass the guard but Boombata is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boombata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bellfoot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boombata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellfoot landing with the ground and pound.
Boombata has momentary wrist control but Bellfoot slips an elbow through the middle.
Boombata keeping full guard, as Bellfoot tries to pass.

Boombata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bellfoot connects with a couple of short punches.
Bellfoot chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boombata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bellfoot's guard.

Bellfoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bellfoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bellfoot passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boombata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boombata is bucking up trying to escape but Bellfoot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bellfoot working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boombata tries to hold on but Bellfoot pushes him away.
Boombata is desperately trying to improve his position but Bellfoot has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bitoy Bellfoot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bellfoot tries for a takedown but Boombata circles away easily

and Boombata counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bellfoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boombata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boombata prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitoy Bellfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellfoot has Boombata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boombata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Boombata tightens his grip and picks Bellfoot up, before dumping him to the ground. Bellfoot manages to land in guard.
Boombata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boombata wants to control from the top but Bellfoot keeps moving.

Bellfoot has his foot on Boombata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boombata works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellfoot 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.
Boombata thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boombata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bellfoot's guard.
Boombata is trying to control the action in half guard but Bellfoot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boombata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bellfoot is looking to improve his position but Boombata isn't that keen on the idea.
Boombata lands with some strikes.
Bellfoot is working to get back to half guard.
Boombata landing shots from mount.
Boombata landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bellfoot looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boombata is hanging on to Bellfoot's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Boombata on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bellfoot is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boombata is persistently looking for the submission but Bellfoot is defending it well.
Boombata controlling well, preventing Bellfoot from escaping the position.
Boombata tries to keep control of the position but Bellfoot is staying busy.

Bellfoot showing good submission defense here.
Boombata is hanging on to Bellfoot's back as he tries to escape.
Bellfoot is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boombata patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boombata trying to control momentarily.
Bellfoot turns into Boombata and is now in his guard.
Bellfoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boombata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bellfoot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Bellfoot.
Bellfoot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bellfoot lands a nice short elbow.
Boombata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bellfoot working Boombata over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boombata wants to control but Bellfoot is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Bellfoot there.
Boombata is trying to get back to full guard.
Bellfoot working Boombata over with strikes.
Boombata is trying to get back to full guard.
Bellfoot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bellfoot connects with a nice short shot to Boombata's temple.
Boombata taking some punishment here, with Bellfoot in his half guard.
Boombata is looking for a sweep. Bellfoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellfoot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boombata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mufasa Boombata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boombata 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 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randal Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sancho Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola has chosen Black Crow On A Tombstone by Satyricon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stevens
vs
Zola

175 cm
25
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
28
197 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FULL METAL GEAR
FULL METAL GEAR

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randal Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sancho Zola!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola digs a good hook to Stevens's body.
Zola throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola misses with a takedown attempt

and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zola has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stevens has passed into side control.
Zola taking a bit of punishment here - Stevens scoring with strikes.
Zola sneaks back into half guard.
Zola tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.

Zola looking for submissions off his back.
Zola tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Zola won't allow it.
Zola regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zola has control of Stevens's left arm, preventing Stevens from doing any damage.

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.
Zola looking for a sweep. Not yet Zola, not yet.
Zola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard.
Zola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zola's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens stays in close to Zola's body and controls the position.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zola is on top in guard.
Zola wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stevens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stevens working Zola over with strikes.
Zola moves into full guard.
Zola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zola has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sancho Zola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Zola fails with the takedown
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick.
Zola misses with a lunging right hand

and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Zola blocking some punches.
Zola prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevens stalling the fight.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Randal Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sancho Zola.
Stevens is working Zola over against the cage.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zola is breathing heavily.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevens.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zola backwards.

Stevens gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stevens is pressing down on Zola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zola is holding on for now.
Stevens winds up and cracks Zola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to pass to mount but Zola is defending the position.
Stevens drops an elbow to the side of Zola's head.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Zola defends it.
Zola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Zola working for submissions but it's allowed Stevens to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Zola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Zola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zola is trying to maintain the position but Stevens is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevens moves nicely into side control.
Zola wants to control but Stevens postures up.

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.
Stevens lands a nice forearm strike.
Zola is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Stevens in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zola is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Zola on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zola taking a bit of punishment here - Stevens scoring with strikes.
Zola tries to improve position but can't.
Zola sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randal Stevens dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a hook.
Zola has his takedown stuffed

and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Zola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zola doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Stevens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zola!
Zola is trying desperately to improve position.
Randal Stevens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zola is trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looking to control but Zola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zola is trying to escape the mount.
Stevens fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stevens trying to control but Zola is having none of it.
Zola is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stevens wants to control the pace but Zola is squirming around nicely.
Zola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zola tries to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
Zola is trying desperately to improve position.
Zola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zola is staying active underneath Stevens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zola wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Zola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Stevens there.
Zola is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stevens prevents Zola from standing back up.
Stevens is nestled in close to Zola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stevens is keen to just control but Zola is a slippery customer.
Zola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zola trying to control but Stevens postures up.

That's four 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.
Zola has hold of Stevens's hands but Stevens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zola wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens prevents Zola from standing back up.
Stevens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stevens is keen to just control but Zola is a slippery customer.
Zola manages to get to full guard.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randal Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Stevens!