SMMA 40 - Shinjuku III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Castaneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ershad Mansouri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Castaneda
vs
Mansouri

180 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
19
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodolfo Castaneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ershad Mansouri!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansouri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mansouri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mansouri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castaneda circles away.
Mansouri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodolfo Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ershad Mansouri.
Mansouri misses with a double jab.

Mansouri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Castaneda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mansouri controls the pace.
Mansouri wants to pass the guard but Castaneda is keeping the position.
Mansouri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mansouri sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansouri is pushing down on Castaneda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castaneda is fighting to maintain full guard but Mansouri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Castaneda tries to get to full guard but Mansouri has control of the leg.
Mansouri is looking to advance position but Castaneda won't allow it.
Mansouri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mansouri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Castaneda!
Castaneda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mansouri controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mansouri goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Castaneda turns into him and now he's in Mansouri's guard.

Mansouri wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda throws a body punch but Mansouri moves out of range.
A combination from Mansouri does no damage.
Mansouri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castaneda as he avoids it easily.
Mansouri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castaneda defends it nicely.
Mansouri fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansouri dives in and grabs Castaneda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castaneda pushes down on Mansouri's head and hops out.
Mansouri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castaneda swivels and escapes.
Mansouri fails to land with a series of punches.
Mansouri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castaneda's waist but Castaneda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mansouri off to one side.
Mansouri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Mansouri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Castaneda tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansouri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mansouri sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mansouri looks for a takedown but Castaneda sprawls well.
Mansouri shoots in looking for a takedown. Castaneda tries to sprawl out of it but Mansouri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castaneda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castaneda ducks under a wild hook from Mansouri.
Mansouri misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansouri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodolfo Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ershad Mansouri.
Mansouri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castaneda manages to avoid it.
Mansouri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansouri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castaneda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mansouri somewhat.
A low kick from Mansouri is predictable there
and Castaneda counters with a body kick.
Mansouri is breathing heavily.
Mansouri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castaneda as he jumps to the side.
Mansouri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mansouri slips a jab from Castaneda.
Ershad Mansouri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansouri tries for a takedown but Castaneda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mansouri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castaneda as he jumps to the side.
Castaneda delivers a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Castaneda.

It looks like Ershad Mansouri has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mansouri fails with the takedown.
Mansouri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodolfo Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castaneda lands with a nice body kick.
Mansouri avoids the body shot from Castaneda.
Mansouri fails to land the takedown.
Castaneda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mansouri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castaneda. Castaneda obviously looking to wear him down.
Whack! Castaneda lands a heavy head kick that drops Mansouri. The ref tackles Castaneda to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mansouri was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rodolfo Castaneda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julle Bulle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Pretorian
vs
Bulle

178 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

199 cm
22
195 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Bulle!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bulle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bulle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pretorian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bulle on the ground.

Bulle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pretorian wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bulle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pretorian defend it? Bulle steps over the head and cranks it - Pretorian is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bulle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julle Bulle!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Damein McTapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Kazama will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McTapper
vs
Kazama

175 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
173 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damein McTapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kazama has McTapper up against the cage in a clinch.
McTapper blocking some punches.
McTapper blocks an elbow strike.
Kazama is looking to control McTapper's arms but McTapper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kazama has his back to the cage.
Kazama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McTapper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kazama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kazama is trying to break free.
Kazama tries a knee to the head but McTapper blocks it.
McTapper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Lee Kazama has been cut.
Kazama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTapper is keeping busy.
Kazama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTapper is defending well for now.
McTapper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McTapper stalling against the cage.
Kazama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McTapper manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! McTapper slams his shin into Kazama's torso.
That kick from McTapper tenderised Kazama's leg. Kazama is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTapper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTapper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

McTapper clinches.
Kazama misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazama takes an elbow to the temple.
Kazama tries to land a knee to the head but McTapper blocks with his arms.
Kazama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McTapper lands an elbow just above Kazama 's eye.

Kazama is rocked!
Kazama tries a knee to the head but McTapper blocks it.
McTapper has Kazama pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazama tries a knee to the head but McTapper blocks it.
McTapper lands an elbow just above Kazama 's eye.
McTapper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kazama is still on wobbly legs! Can McTapper finish him?
A hook to the body from McTapper.
Kazama looks gassed!
McTapper effectively controlling the action here.
Kazama misses with a knee to the head.
Kazama seems to have recovered his senses.
Kazama tries to break the clinch but McTapper is controlling the position.

McTapper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kazama moves into the clinch successfully.
Kazama tries to break free but McTapper pushes him back against the cage.
Kazama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazama working hard to break the clinch.
McTapper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McTapper lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTapper is keeping busy.
McTapper trying to land knees to the body.

McTapper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Kazama misses

and McTapper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McTapper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazamas head.
McTapper lands a damaging elbow.
Kazama trying to control the position but instead, McTapper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kazama into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McTapper.
McTapper lands a nice elbow.
McTapper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kazama has a couple of punches blocked by McTapper.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTapper delivers a nice body kick.

Kazama tries to keep at a distance but McTapper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, McTapper lands a big elbow that drops Kazama! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kazama is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damein McTapper!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Osada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Osada
vs
Sakuragi

185 cm
19
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
194 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Osada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi avoids the head kick by Osada.
Osada thuds his shin into the meat of Sakuragi's side.
Horrible takedown by Sakuragi or perhaps it was just good defense by Osada which made him look bad.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Osada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Osada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Osada scores with a push kick.
Sakuragi staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osada lands a really nice looking cross but Sakuragi seems unphased.
Osada delivers a nice body kick.
Sakuragi looks gassed!
Good leg kick by Osada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakuragi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Osada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Osada as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Osada lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sakuragi will feel that in the morning.
Sakuragi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Sakuragi is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Osada! Sakuragi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Osada!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Wiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Wiles will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dude
vs
Wiles

180 cm
27
179 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Wiles!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Justin Dude has been cut.
Wiles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dude stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wiles.
Wiles throws a head kick that misses.
Wiles misses with a body shot.
Wiles connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dude. Wiles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiles misses with a head kick.
Dude cracks a nice hook into Wiles's ribs.
Wiles throws a sloppy head kick and Dude moves out of range easily.
Wiles throws an overhand right that lands on Dude's shoulder, as Dude tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiles fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiles blocks a jab.
Wiles throws a body punch but Dude moves out of range.
Wiles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dude. Dude circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wiles throws a head kick but Dude moves out of range.
Wiles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Max Wiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiles misses with the combination.
Dude misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wiles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dude moves into the clinch.
Wiles misses with the head strike.
Wiles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dude blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Dude turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dude manages to end up in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dude landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude is chipping away with strikes.
Wiles taking a bit of punishment here - Dude scoring with strikes.
Wiles taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dude is working Wiles over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wiles manages to get back to half guard.
Dude content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dude 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiles is not content to let Dude control the position.
Dude 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.
Wiles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dude lands a couple of elbows.
Dude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dude's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wiles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dude throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dude throwing strikes from guard but Wiles blocks nicely.
Wiles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dude tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiles is retaining full guard.

Wiles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude throwing strikes but missing.
Dude scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dude throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiles keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully.

Wiles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dude is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dude makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wiles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dude works over Wiles with some ground and pound from guard.
Dude distracts Wiles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Dude dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Dude's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiles was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.
Dude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wiles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dude shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiles as he avoids it easily.
Wiles feints a jab promting Dude to slip. Wiles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dude slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wiles misses with a few strikes there.
Dude jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dude blocks a head kick by Wiles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiles fails to land with a series of punches.
Max Wiles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dude blocks a head kick by Wiles.
Wiles is breathing heavily.
Wiles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wiles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dude blocks a leg kick.
Wiles connects with a body shot.

Dude looking to score a takedown here. Wiles is defending well but Dude drives through and ends up in Wiles's guard.
Dude wants to control from the top but Wiles keeps moving.
Dude working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude landing with the ground and pound.
Dude makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dude with a nice head shot there.

Wiles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dude can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude lands a couple of digs.
Dude chips away with some ground and pound.

Wiles is looking for a triangle but Dude pushes his legs off easily.
Wiles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dude content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dude lands a couple of elbows.
Dude lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dude is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dude is in close to Wiles's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Wiles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dude stands up over Wiles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wiles has momentary wrist control but Dude slips an elbow through the middle.
Dude's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiles has momentary wrist control but Dude slips an elbow through the middle.
Dude is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wiles's guard.
Dude uses his free foot to push down on Wiles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wiles.
Dude looking to control but Wiles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dude controlling from the full mount.
Wiles can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dude lands with some strikes.
Dude lands a nice shot to the head.
Dude cracks Wiles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dude with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Dude dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Dude's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dude avoids the head kick by Wiles.
A head kick misses from Wiles.
Dude throws a big shot that misses.
Dude misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiles!
Wiles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wiles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dude.
Wiles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dude scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiles misses with a low kick as Dude jumps back.
Dude showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiles.
Wiles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Wiles does no damage.
Wiles tries a head kick but it misses.
Dude misses the shot to the body.

Dude closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiles's guard.
Dude is pushing down on Wiles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wiles is fighting to maintain full guard but Dude has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dude trying to pass the guard but Wiles defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dude lands a nice short elbow.
Dude is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dude wants to pass the guard but Wiles is defending well.

Wiles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dude pulls his head out easily.
Dude scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiles won't allow Dude to pass to mount.
Dude is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dude scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude is trying to control. Wiles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Dude connects with a nice short shot to Wiles's temple.

Wiles actively working from the bottom here.
Justin Dude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dude working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Dude.
Dude is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dude is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Dude.
Wiles is trying to stand back up but Dude is controlling him
Dude wants to take a breather but Wiles is having none of it.
Dude drops an elbow to the side of Wiles's head.
Dude controlling the action here.
Dude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiles keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiles is trying to maintain the position but Dude is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dude has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dude winds up and cracks Wiles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dude takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dude is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Max Wiles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wiles actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dude lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Dude showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dude, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Dude!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jb Nnep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blowin Swishers. The key to victory for Jb Nnep has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nnep
vs
Kidd

190 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jb Nnep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kidd moves into the clinch.
Kidd slowing the pace effectively.
Kidd stops a takedown attempt from Nnep.
Kidd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nnep tries to circle away but Kidd has him pinned against the cage.
Kidd scores with a shoulder strike.
Nnep tries to pull guard but Kidd holds him up against the cage and eventually Nnep drops back down to his feet.
Nnep being controlled against the cage.
Nnep drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kidd pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jb Nnep. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nnep with a poor takedown

and Kidd counters with a shoot takedown. Nnep fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nnep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidd is one step ahead there.
Nnep working a defensive guard here.

Kidd stands up from Nnep's guard - Kidd perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kidd clinches up against the cage.
Nnep stalling in the clinch but Kidd improves position.
Kidd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nnep drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kidd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nnep's elbow.

Kidd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Kidd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Kidd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nnep napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Kidd!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Shiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ferguson
vs
Shiro

185 cm
22
182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
178 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Shiro!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferguson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shiro.
Shiro letting Ferguson take a breather here.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shiro.
Ferguson just leaning against Shiro, taking a breather.
Ferguson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
Shiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.

Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Shiro tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Shiro.
Shiro prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Shiro avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson effectively controlling the action here.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Shiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shiro.
Shiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.

Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
Shiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shiro looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.

Shiro working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferguson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shiro's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shiro is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shiro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shiro trying to control the position.
Ferguson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Turd Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shiro as he jumps to the side.
Shiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shiro tries to advance to mount but Ferguson denies him.
Ferguson pushes Shiro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shiro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Shiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiro trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet.

Shiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shiro wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jin Shiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shiro shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiro misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Shiro moves out of range.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiro circles away.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Shiro is avoiding it.
Ferguson wants to clinch.

Ferguson has Shiro up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shiro backwards.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
Shiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferguson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shiro avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Ferguson cracks Shiro with a nice body shot.
Ferguson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shiro is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Shiro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stalling.
A short right from Ferguson on the inside.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shiro.
A short left from Ferguson.
Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Shiro's takedown attempt.
Shiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiro looking for a takedown.

Shiro has Ferguson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shiro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ferguson tumbling to the mat - Shiro dives into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shiro is controlling him.

Ferguson wriggles free and stands up.

Ferguson gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath Shiro's ribcage. Shiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shiro prevents a body shot from Ferguson.

Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.

Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ferguson breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beugina Unki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beugina Unki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Couture
vs
Unki

175 cm
19
135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
144 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beugina Unki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Couture scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Couture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Unki sees it coming and defends easily.
Unki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Couture seems to be looking for submissions.
Unki regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Couture has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Unki doesn't defend quickly enough and Couture has managed to lock this one up! Can Unki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Couture on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Couture!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richey Spinnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brady
vs
Spinnet

173 cm
22
170 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

184 cm
27
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richey Spinnet!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinnet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Spinnet tries to clinch up.
Brady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brady shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spinnet pinned against the cage. Spinnet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinnet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brady swats away the attempt to clinch by Spinnet.
Spinnet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spinnet lands with a right hand.
Spinnet lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Spinnet as Brady shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spinnet connects with a body shot.
Spinnet misses with a shot to the body
and Brady counters with a nice uppercut.
Spinnet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spinnet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Spinnet - just one landing.
Brady looks to land a right hand but Spinnet moved out of range.

Spinnet darts in and clinches Brady up against the cage.

Brady breaks the clinch.
Brady looks for a takedown but Spinnet sprawls well.
Brady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet slaps away a takedown attempt from Brady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spinnet is fending him off so far but Brady persists. Nope, Spinnet circles away and we're back to standing.
Spinnet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brady's hands.

Spinnet clinches up against the cage.
Spinnet has a couple of punches blocked by Brady.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinnet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
Spinnet misses with some punches.

Spinnet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brady fails to land the takedown.
Spinnet tries to clinch but Brady is having none of it.
Spinnet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spinnet lands with a hook. Brady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richey Spinnet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spinnet.
Spinnet slaps away a takedown attempt from Brady, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Spinnet clinches.
Brady prevents Spinnet from breaking the clinch.
Spinnet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Brady looking for a takedown.
Spinnet scores with a shoulder strike.
Spinnet tries to throw a body punch but Brady avoids it by throwing Spinnet back against the cage.
Brady wants a takedown.
Brady looking for a takedown.
Brady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spinnet prevents it.

Brady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spinnet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spinnet.

Spinnet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spinnet misses with some punches.
Brady tries for a takedown but Spinnet manages to get underhooks.
Spinnet prevents the takedown attempt.

Spinnet is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brady is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spinnet to the mat. Spinnet regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady stops Spinnet from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brady sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richey Spinnet dominated that round.
That's time! Brady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brady wants to clinch.
Spinnet tries to clinch but Brady is having none of it.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt.
Brady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spinnet circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinnet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brady has time to react.
Spinnet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richey Spinnet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spinnet throws a body punch but Brady moves out of range.
A jab from Brady misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady throws a low kick but Spinnet avoids it.
Spinnet throws out a powerful jab.
Spinnet jabs Brady to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Spinnet closes the distance and clinches.
Spinnet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Brady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spinnet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinnet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brady.
Spinnet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spinnet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spinnet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spinnet is trying to push Brady away but Brady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brady breaks from the clinch.
Spinnet tries to clinch there but Brady circles away.

Spinnet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brady breaks the clinch.

Brady tries to keep at a distance but Spinnet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brady wants a takedown.
Spinnet misses with the head strike.
Spinnet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
Brady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spinnet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spinnet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brady wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spinnet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spinnet is pressed up against the cage. Brady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spinnet down to the mat. Spinnet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Spinnet. Beautiful body shot.
Brady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spinnet avoids it really well and circles away.
Spinnet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spinnet punishes Brady's body with a nice straight punch.
Spinnet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spinnet throws a punch but it's blocked by Brady.
Brady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spinnet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brady takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
Brady is trying to drag Spinnet to the mat but Spinnet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spinnet is trying to break the clinch but Brady is controlling him.

Brady has hold of one of Spinnet's legs. Spinnet is fighting the takedown attempt but Brady gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady throwing strikes but missing.
Brady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spinnet wants to get back to his feet but Brady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richey Spinnet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 is looking to clinch but Brady is avoiding it.
Spinnet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Brady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spinnet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brady. Brady circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spinnet moves in looking to clinch but Brady pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spinnet.
Brady dives in and grabs Spinnet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spinnet pushes down on Brady's head and hops out.
Spinnet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spinnet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spinnet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinnet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spinnet on the side of the head.
Spinnet doesn't manage to clinch there - Brady circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Brady working for a submission but Spinnet is keeping him at bay.
Spinnet is trying to stand.

Spinnet defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brady.
You get the feeling that Spinnet really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Liam Brady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richey Spinnet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brady is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Spinnet can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Spinnet avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brady.
Spinnet wants to try and get back to his feet.

Brady is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spinnet has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spinnet is squirming around, avoiding Brady's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brady working for a submission but Spinnet is keeping him at bay.
Brady unloads with some shots from mount but Spinnet bucks and avoids them well.
Brady postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spinnet looks a forlorn figure.

Brady looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Liam Brady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady punching from mount but Spinnet doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brady thowing shots but they're missing.
Brady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spinnet is looking to escape.
Brady has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brady has hold of Spinnet's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spinnet manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Brady showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spinnet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richey Spinnet!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Fedorov

185 cm
26
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandr Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Fedorov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fedorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie misses with a double jab.

Fedorov feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Fedorov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fedorov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Fedorov is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fedorov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Aleksandr Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Fedorov avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedorov shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Fedorov pushes his legs off easily.
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Fedorov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Fedorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Fedorov defends easily.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aleksandr Fedorov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Fedorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

Fedorov stands up from Gracie's guard - Fedorov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fedorov.
Fedorov wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Fedorov wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to buck Fedorov off but Fedorov is having none of it.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Fedorov dominates the positioning.
Gracie is not content to let Fedorov control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Fedorov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fedorov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.
Gracie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fedorov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Fedorov sprawls well.
Gracie misses with a double jab

and Fedorov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Fedorov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Fedorov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Fedorov stands up from half guard.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fedorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.

Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses with a double jab.

Fedorov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Fedorov is now in Gracie's guard.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Fedorov defends easily.
Fedorov is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Fedorov in close.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Fedorov is stalling in the full guard.
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!

Gracie working for a triangle but Fedorov defends it easily.
Aleksandr Fedorov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fedorov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fedorov, into his guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedorov has wrist control.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fedorov's head.
Fedorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Gracie working for a triangle but Fedorov defends it easily.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fedorov!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Fedorov to control.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fedorov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleksandr Fedorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

A head kick misses from Gracie.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Fedorov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fedorov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fedorov is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedorov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fedorov defending well though.
Fedorov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Fedorov wants to control but Gracie postures up.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie cracks Fedorov with a big right hand but Fedorov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fedorov keeps working.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie throws an elbow but Fedorov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fedorov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Fedorov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fedorov is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Fedorov keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie working Fedorov over with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his welterweight title!