SMMA 25 - Ironman GP Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaa Bbb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sung
vs
Bbb

225 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Sam Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaa Bbb!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung leaves Bbb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Sung moves into range and clinches up with Bbb.
Sung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sung wants a takedown but no success here.
Sung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bbb prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bbb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sung fails with the takedown

and Bbb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sung won't be happy with that.
Sung striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sung throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Bbb stands up.

Bbb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bbb lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bbb cracks Sung with a solid left hand.
Bbb scoring with some ground and pound.
Sung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sung striking off his back but it's not causing Bbb any problems.
Sung thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bbb scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bbb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sung tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung is breathing heavily.
Sung tries to strike from the bottom.
Sung throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bbb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bbb is in close to Sung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sung tries to get out of the position.
Bbb cracks Sung with a solid left hand.
Bbb scoring with some ground and pound.
Bbb wants to control from the top but Sung keeps moving.
Bbb landing some decent shots from guard.
Bbb stands up over Sung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Bbb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bbb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sung 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.
Sung throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bbb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bbb won't allow Sung to sweep him here.
Bbb landing some decent shots from guard.
Sung throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bbb working some strikes from top position.
Bbb won't allow Sung to sweep him here.
Sung throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bbb stopping the sweep attempt from Sung.
Bbb wants to control from the top but Sung keeps moving.
Bbb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sung's head.
Sung thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sung has momentary wrist control but Bbb slips an elbow through the middle.
Bbb stands up over Sung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bbb cracks Sung with a solid left hand.
Bbb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bbb working some strikes from top position.
Sung trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bbb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bbb is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Bbb wants to control from the top but Sung keeps moving.
Sung trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bbb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bbb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sung throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bbb is in close to Sung's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bbb stands up over Sung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bbb stopping the sweep attempt from Sung.
Sung tries to strike from the bottom.
Sung throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sung tries to strike from the bottom.
Bbb postures up and lands a big shot to Sung's brow.
Sung throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bbb distracts Sung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bbb landing with the ground and pound.
Sung wants to sweep here but Bbb controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bbb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Bbb stands up and waves to Sung to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaa Bbb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sung shoots and misses

and Bbb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Bbb breaks from the clinch.
Sung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bbb's waist but Bbb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sung off to one side.
Bbb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sung as Bbb shoots in.
Bbb has a takedown stuffed.

Bbb rushes Sung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bbb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sung tries for a takedown but Bbb manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bbb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bbb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sung backwards.

Bbb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sung tries for a takedown but Bbb circles away easily

and Bbb counters with a takedown into side control.
Sung tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sung throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sung on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bbb tries for a kimura but Sung is defending well.
Sung manages to get back to half guard.
Bbb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sung tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bbb wants to free his trapped foot but Sung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bbb blocks the strikes from Sung.
Bbb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sung landing small, sideways elbows.
Bbb working the head and body with strikes.
Bbb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sung moves into full guard.
Sung throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bbb working some strikes from top position.
Bbb takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Sung trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Sung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bbb defends it easily.
Bbb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sung is on top in guard.
Sung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sung thows a big elbow that misses.
Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Bbb has wrist control.
Bbb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sung is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bbb thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bbb lands a decent punch to the body there.
Aaa Bbb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bbb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bbb scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Sung connects with a couple of short punches.
Sung distracts Bbb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bbb throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Bbb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bbb, not yet.
Sung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sung landing some decent shots from guard.
Sung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bbb striking from the bottom.

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.
Sung with a nice head shot there.
Sung with a nice head shot there.
Bbb keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Bbb's brow.
Bbb tries to strike from the bottom.
Sung landing with the ground and pound.
Bbb will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bbb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sung landing rabbit punches to the side of Bbb's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Sung flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bbb moves into full mount! Sung won't be happy about that!
Sung sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Bbb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaa Bbb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bbb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bbb prevents it.
Bbb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bbb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bbb has clasped his hands together around Sung's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bbb scoring with punches from side control.
Bbb working the ground and pound.
Bbb lands an elbow.
Bbb scoring with punches and elbows.
Sung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bbb off and has taken his back!
Sung has Bbb flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sung misses with a punch to the head.
Bbb breaks Sung's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sung striking off his back but it's not causing Bbb any problems.
Sung trying to strike off his back.
Bbb lands a couple of digs.
Sung striking from his own guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbb stands up over Sung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sung punching from the bottom - just letting Bbb know he's still in a fight.
Bbb connects with a couple of short punches.
Bbb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sung's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bbb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bbb's guard.
Bbb 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.
Bbb trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sung is in close to Bbb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bbb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bbb doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bbb striking off his back.
Bbb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sung stands up over Bbb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sung stopping the sweep attempt from Bbb.

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.
Bbb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bbb trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bbb has momentary wrist control but Sung slips an elbow through the middle.
Bbb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bbb, not yet.
Sung cracks Bbb with a solid left hand.
Sung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Bbb's brow.
Bbb lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Bbb has momentary wrist control but Sung slips an elbow through the middle.
Bbb throwing short punches from the bottom.
Sung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Bbb's brow.
Bbb scores with a short punch from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bbb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sung landing with the ground and pound.
Sung lands a couple of elbows.
Bbb doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sung is in close to Bbb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bbb throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aaa Bbb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bbb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bbb, not yet.
Bbb has momentary wrist control but Sung slips an elbow through the middle.
Sung connects with a couple of short punches.
Bbb trying to keep a closed guard but Sung is proving a slippery customer.

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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Aaa Bbb has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sung fails to land the takedown.
Bbb lands a head kick. Sung smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bbb doesn't manage to clinch there - Sung circles away.
Sung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sung scores with a takedown into Bbb's guard.
Bbb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bbb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sam Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bbb trying to keep a closed guard but Sung is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaa Bbb.
Well Bbb 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaa Bbb!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richey Spinnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fedorov
vs
Spinnet

190 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

184 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandr Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richey Spinnet!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spinnet rushes Fedorov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spinnet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but Spinnet holds him up against the cage and eventually Fedorov drops back down to his feet.
Fedorov wants a takedown but no success here.
Fedorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinnet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spinnet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spinnet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spinnet stops a takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Spinnet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Spinnet.

Spinnet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spinnet throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Spinnet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spinnet lands a lovely overhand right.
Spinnet misses with a right hand

and Fedorov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spinnet won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spinnet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fedorov controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov moves into full mount!
Fedorov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fedorov content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

Fedorov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Spinnet darts in and clinches Fedorov up against the cage.
Fedorov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spinnet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fedorov is trying to force a seperation but Spinnet has the dominant position.
Fedorov working aggressively here.
Fedorov blocks a body shot from Spinnet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spinnet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spinnet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spinnet defends it nicely.

Spinnet drives through and clinches with Fedorov against the cage.
Fedorov fails to pull guard.

Fedorov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spinnet misses the body punch

so Fedorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fedorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedorov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Fedorov stands and steps away. Spinnet gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spinnet swings for the body but Fedorov moves out of range.
Spinnet tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Fedorov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov content to control rather than advance.
Spinnet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spinnet looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Fedorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Spinnet tries to clinch

and Fedorov counters with a shoot takedown. Spinnet fights it but they end up in guard.

Fedorov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spinnet throws out a loose jab but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinnet with a jab.
Spinnet closes the distance looking to clinch

and Fedorov counters by moving into the clinch.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but Spinnet won't allow it.
Spinnet lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Spinnet fails to land.
Spinnet blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fedorov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fedorov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spinnet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov has Spinnet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spinnet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but Spinnet has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spinnet stops a takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Spinnet manages to get underhooks.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Spinnet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Fedorov jumps guard and drags Spinnet to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Spinnet controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov pulls Spinnet in close to his closed guard and prevents Spinnet from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fedorov looking to control.
Spinnet won't allow Fedorov to get back to his feet.
Fedorov is trying to keep Spinnet in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Spinnet wants to clinch but Fedorov slips to the side

and Fedorov counters with a single leg into guard. Spinnet didn't expect that.
Spinnet keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov stands up and waves to Spinnet to follow him.
Spinnet lands a jab to Fedorov's midsection.
Spinnet wants to clinch

and Fedorov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fedorov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Spinnet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fedorov. Fedorov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fedorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spinnet cracks Fedorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spinnet but Spinnet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov has a takedown stuffed.
Spinnet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Fedorov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Spinnet misses the body punch

and Fedorov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spinnet is staying active underneath Fedorov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spinnet is trying to stand up here but Fedorov is controlling him well.
Fedorov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aleksandr Fedorov just wasn't active enough.
Spinnet wants to clinch

and Fedorov counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Spinnet fails to land.

Fedorov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fedorov trying to control but Spinnet is working from the bottom.
Fedorov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Fedorov stands up and waves to Spinnet to follow him.
Spinnet looks to clinch

and Fedorov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spinnet!

Fedorov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Richey Spinnet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spinnet tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fedorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fedorov.
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!
Spinnet keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
Spinnet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Spinnet keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spinnet throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedorov.

Fedorov breaks from the clinch.
Spinnet misses with a lunging right hand

and Fedorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spinnet's guard.
Fedorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Spinnet keeps moving.
Fedorov 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.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spinnet can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aleksandr Fedorov just wasn't active enough.
Spinnet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Fedorov counters with a single leg into guard. Spinnet didn't expect that.
Spinnet keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
Spinnet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Spinnet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fedorov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spinnet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Fedorov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karumoka Warakasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warakasa has chosen Thy Serpent - Deathbearer as his entrance music. Karumoka Warakasa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Tavarius's chin.

Tavarius
vs
Warakasa

185 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
207 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Richard Tavarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karumoka Warakasa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warakasa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tavarius quickly recovers to half guard.
Warakasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavarius keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavarius controlling the position well.
Warakasa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Karumoka Warakasa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Warakasa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavarius to score with a decent uppercut.
Tavarius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Karumoka Warakasa has been cut.

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

Warakasa is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavarius misses the target.
Tavarius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warakasa.
Warakasa throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavarius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Richard Tavarius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warakasa looks gassed!
Tavarius drops Warakasa with a big left hand! Warakasa is injured, injured bad! Tavarius jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Tavarius!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Heister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunichiwa Japan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Heister
vs
Japan

190 cm
20
159 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Heister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kunichiwa Japan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Japan pushes Heister off and scrambles back to his feet.

Japan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Japan trying to advance position but Heister counters by regaining guard.
Heister working a defensive guard here.

Japan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Japan throws a big shot that misses.
Japan walks into a straight right hand from Heister.

It looks like Kunichiwa Japan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Japan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heister but Heister pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Japan throws a head kick that misses.

Heister shoots in and gets a takedown into Japan's guard.
Japan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heister.

Japan kicks Heister off and gets to his feet.

Heister feints and as Japan raises his hands in defense, Heister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Japan looks gassed!

Heister stands up from Japan's guard - Heister perhaps looking for a knockout.

Heister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Japan sprawls well initially but Heister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Japan has hold of Heister's hands but Heister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heister controlling the action here.
Heister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Japan wants to get back to his feet.
Heister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Japan on the ground.
Heister trying to control the pace.
Heister thows a huge punch but Japan dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heister wants to stand up but Japan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Heister controlling the pace.
Heister stops Japan from getting back to his feet.
Heister is controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chad Heister just wasn't active enough.

Heister drops his shoulder and cracks Japan with a huge uppercut! Japan goes down! Can Heister finish him?

Japan is rocked!
Heister has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heister throwing strikes from guard but Japan blocks nicely.
Japan being controlled here, momentarily.
Heister trying to control the position from guard on top but Japan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Japan wants to stand but Heister is controlling the position.

Heister drops back looking for a leg! Japan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Japan manages to kick Heister off! Heister jumps back into Japan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Heister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kunichiwa Japan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Heister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Japan's half guard.
Japan is trying to stand back up but Heister is controlling him
Heister wants to stand up but Japan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Heister sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Japan is breathing heavily.

Japan pushes Heister off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heister bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Japan! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Japan is still in real trouble! Can Heister finish him?
Heister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Japan keeping moving, preventing Heister from controlling successfully.
Japan seems to have recovered his senses.
Japan wants to get back to his feet but Heister is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heister trying to control but Japan is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chad Heister.

Heister closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Japan quickly recovers to half guard.
Heister is controlling the pace.

Heister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Japan sees it coming and defends easily.
Chad Heister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heister moves into full mount! Japan won't be happy about that!
Japan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Heister really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heister thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Heister is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That has opened up Kunichiwa Japan's cut even more.
Heister is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Japan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Japan taking shots to the head.

The cut above Kunichiwa Japan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heister wants to control the pace but Japan is squirming around nicely.
Heister controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Japan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Heister looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Heister is landing with some decent strikes but Japan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Heister dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kunichiwa Japan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Heister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Heister shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heister showed some decent athleticism there.
Heister looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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

Heister drives through with a takedown into Japan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Heister passes Japan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Japan is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heister trying to pass the guard but Japan defending well.
Heister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Japan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Japan wants to get back to his feet.
Heister perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Heister will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heister stops Japan from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chad Heister.

Heister decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Heister decides to stand up.

Japan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heister looking for a sweep. Not yet Heister, not yet.
Heister is working hard here to advance position.
Heister can't keep his opponent in guard - Japan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Japan seems to be looking for submissions.

Heister is defending against the submission attempts here by Japan.
Japan is pressing down on Heister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heister is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heister is looking to escape.
Heister trying to control from the bottom.
Japan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Japan is thwarting Heister's attempts to control the position.

Japan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four 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.
Japan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Heister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Japan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Heister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Japan can do to turn this around?
Heister throwing strikes here but Japan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Heister controlling the position easily from mount.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Heister!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jin Shiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damein McTapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Shiro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Shiro
vs
McTapper

175 cm
26
178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Shiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damein McTapper!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTapper throws a quick inside leg kick.

Shiro clinches with his opponent.
Shiro wants to get back to striking at distance but McTapper won't allow it.
Shiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McTapper just stands there and leans against the cage.
McTapper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shiro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTapper.
McTapper prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Shiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McTapper manages to break the clinch.

Shiro has McTapper up against the cage in a clinch.
McTapper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shiro can't get the takedown.
Shiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McTapper smiles and moves away.

Shiro drives through with a takedown into McTapper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McTapper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shiro has passed into side control.

Shiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shiro has hold of McTapper's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McTapper tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shiro cranks the arm and McTapper screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McTapper, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jin Shiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goa Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amos Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Pep
vs
Black

211 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
290 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Goa Pep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amos Black!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pep doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pep won't be happy with that.
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.

It looks like Goa Pep has been cut.
Black scores with punches from side control.
Pep on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Pep is rocked!

Goa Pep's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Goa Pep's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amos Black!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between View Sonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender Bending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bender Bending was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sonic
vs
Bending

220 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, View Sonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bender Bending!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sonic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sonic lands in his opponent's guard.
Sonic thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bending is looking to stand up but Sonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Bending really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sonic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sonic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bending wants to stand up but Sonic is controlling him.
Sonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonic thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bending preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonic lands a couple of digs.
Bending preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bending working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonic prevents Bending from getting back to his feet.
Sonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bending wants to stand but Sonic is controlling the position.
Sonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonic postures up in Bending's guard and throws a big left but Bending blocks it.
Sonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bending can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bending wants to stand but Sonic is controlling the position.
Sonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bending avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonic postures up in Bending's guard and throws a big left but Bending blocks it.
Sonic cracks Bending with a solid left hand.

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.
Sonic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonic distracts Bending with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sonic is breathing heavily.

Bending uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sonic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bending as he avoids it easily.
Bending lands with a good body shot.
Bending lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sonic slips a jab and a cross from Bending.
Bending moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sonic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bending scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good standup being displayed there by Bending as he connects with a hook.
Bending lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bending.
Bending displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bending closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bending is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bending connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bending throws a combination. Sonic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sonic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bending counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bending scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Bending.
Sonic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bending to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for View Sonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bending throws a series of strikes that have Sonic backpedaling.
Sonic has his takedown stuffed
and Bending counters with a nice uppercut.
Bending throws a combination. Sonic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sonic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bending lands a right hook to the body.
Bending lands a body shot.
Bending misses with a double jab.
Sonic shoots in looking for a takedown. Bending tries to sprawl out of it but Sonic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bending manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sonic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bending connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bending throws a combination. Sonic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonic is defended easily by Bending.
Bending scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonic shoots and misses
and Bending counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sonic tries for a takedown but Bending sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bending swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Bending both land. Nice combination.
Bending displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonic.
Bending is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sonic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bending jabs Sonic right on the nose. Sonic blinks but takes it well.
Bending throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonic shoots in for a takedown but Bending shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bending cracks a nice hook into Sonic's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Bending. Those never looked like landing.
Bending throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bending rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bending leaves Sonic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sonic misses with a takedown attempt
and Bending counters with a stiff right hand.
Bending fails to land with a series of punches.
Sonic has his takedown stuffed
and Bending counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sonic fails with the takedown.
Sonic fails with the takedown
and Bending counters with a three punch combo that has Sonic backing up. Sonic nods at Bending to acknowledge the strikes.
Bending connects with a single shot there.
Bending scores with a nice right hand.
Sonic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bending counters with a three punch combo that has Sonic backing up. Sonic nods at Bending to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for View Sonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Bending scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bending connects with a single shot there.
Bending lands a nice shot to the body.
Bending scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Bending - just one landing.
Bending moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sonic dodges the punch combination from Bending.
Bending fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sonic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sonic slips a jab and a cross from Bending.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bending feints a jab promting Sonic to slip. Bending then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sonic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
View Sonic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonic walks into a straight right hand from Bending.
Bending throws a nice looking combination but Sonic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sonic fails with the takedown
enabling Bending to counter with a crisp jab.
Bending scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonic in his tracks.
Bender Bending is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bending takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bending scores with a hook to the body. Sonic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bending scores with a nice head shot.
Bending misses with the combination.
Bending stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonic. Sonic gets slowly back to his feet.
Bending lands with a nice combination. Sonic backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bending!
Bending shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sonic eats them both and turns towards Bending to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bending cracks a nice hook into Sonic's ribs.
Sonic has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bending to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Bending as Sonic shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bending counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bending lands with a hook. Sonic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bender Bending seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bending scores with the left hand. Sonic knows he should have avoided that one.
Sonic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bending counters with a straight right hand.
Bending throws a right and a left that Sonic avoids nicely.
Bending scores with a one two! Sonic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sonic takes one on the button.

Sonic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Sonic there.
Sonic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bending's head.
Sonic with the ground and pound but Bending uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bending pushes Sonic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sonic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bending pinned against the cage. Bending gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bending throws a series of punches but Sonic moves out of range.
View Sonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bending counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonic thinking.
Sonic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bending counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Decent striking displayed by Bending there.
Sonic has his takedown stuffed
and Sonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonic with a poor takedown
and Bending counters with a left and a right that stings Sonic.
Sonic misses with a takedown attempt
and Bending counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonic fails with a takedown attempt.
Bending stuffs the takedown.
Sonic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sonic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bending counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bending fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bending throws a right and a left that Sonic avoids nicely.
Sonic has a takedown stuffed.
Sonic misses with a takedown
and Bending counters with a straight right hand.
Sonic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bending scores with a decent looking hook.
Sonic shoots in looking for a takedown but Bending manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sonic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bending lands a slapping body shot.
Bending jabs Sonic right on the nose. Sonic blinks but takes it well.
Sonic fails with the takedown
and Bending counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bending counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonic fails with the takedown
and Bending counters with a nice uppercut.
Bending lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Bending showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bending throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonic tries for a takedown but Bending circles away easily
and Bending counters with a two punch combo.
Sonic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bending scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bending scores with a three punch combo!
Bending throws a shot to the body.
Bending lands a really nice looking cross but Sonic seems unphased.
Bending has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bending moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bending looks to land a combination. Sonic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sonic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bending.
Sonic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bending counters with a one-two to the body.
Sonic throws a sloppy head kick and Bending moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bending.
Bending defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sonic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for View Sonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bending scores with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bending counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bending throws a combination. Sonic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bending looks to land a combination. Sonic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sonic slips a jab and a cross from Bending.
Nice takedown defense from Bending. No joy for Sonic on that attempt.
Sonic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bending counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonic shoots and misses
and Bending counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bending throws a series of punches but Sonic avoids them all with ease.
Bending goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bending connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sonic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bending throws a series of punches but Sonic moves out of range.
Bending shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sonic eats them both and turns towards Bending to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sonic has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bending to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bending connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonic scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bending. Those never looked like landing.
Sonic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bending counters with a right hand to the body.
Sonic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bending sprawls well. Bending wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonic gets slowly back to his feet.

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.
Sonic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bending counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bending goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sonic dodges the punch combination from Bending.
Sonic dodges the punch combination from Bending.
Sonic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bending works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sonic fails with the takedown
and Bending counters with a left and a right that stings Sonic.
Bending will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sonic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bending is fending him off so far but Sonic persists. Nope, Bending circles away and we're back to standing.
Bending scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonic in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bending.
Bending misses with a two punch combination.
Bending throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bending looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sonic fails with the takedown
enabling Bending to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sonic with a poor takedown
and Bending counters with a one-two to the body.
Bending scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonic shoots and misses
and Bending counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bending throws a series of strikes that have Sonic backpedaling.
Bending scores with a jab to the head.
Sonic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bending tries to avoid it but Sonic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bending to the ground. Bending escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sonic misses with a takedown attempt
and Bending counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sonic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bending counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bending misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Bending.
Sonic fails with the takedown
and Bending counters with a left to the body.
Bending fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bending misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonic throws a head kick that Bending semi-blocks.
Sonic misses with a takedown attempt - Bending sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sonic with a poor takedown
and Bending makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bending misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonic shoots in but Bending avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sonic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick from Sonic lands but Bending takes it in his stride.
Sonic looks for a takedown but Bending sprawls well.
Sonic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bending.
Bending misses with a few strikes there.
Sonic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bending swivels and escapes.
Sonic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sonic avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Bending comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bending 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Bending!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Konda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Hamasagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroshi Hamasagawa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Konda
vs
Hamasagawa

188 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Konda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Hamasagawa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Konda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Konda lands in his opponent's guard.
Konda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamasagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamasagawa trying to keep a closed guard but Konda is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Konda trying to control the action but Hamasagawa is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Hamasagawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hamasagawa is being controlled here.
Hamasagawa can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Hamasagawa's face as Konda controls the position.
Hamasagawa is looking to regain half guard here but Konda keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasagawa prevents Konda from moving into mount.

Konda tries for a kimura but Hamasagawa is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Konda stalls from top position.
Konda working away.
Hamasagawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Konda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Konda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Konda trying to control the action but Hamasagawa is working from the bottom.
Konda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hamasagawa down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konda controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamasagawa defending against the ground and pound.
Hamasagawa struggling a bit here.
Konda trying to control the action but Hamasagawa is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hamasagawa's face as Konda controls the position.
Konda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hamasagawa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Konda's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Hamasagawa with the active half guard here but Konda passes nicely into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akira Konda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Steptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czarek Marnota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marnota has chosen Zawsze Jak Król as his entrance music. Czarek Marnota has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Steptoe
vs
Marnota

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Steptoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Czarek Marnota!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steptoe shoots in and gets a takedown into Marnota's guard.

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

Steptoe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marnota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steptoe is one step ahead there.

Marnota has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Steptoe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marnota has tightened it up now! Steptoe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Czarek Marnota!