SMMA 57 - Shiki v Ronaldo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Clayton struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yvel
vs
Clayton

200 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

198 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alistair Yvel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Clayton misses its intended target.
Clayton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yvel lands a nice shot that snaps Clayton's head back.
Yvel lands an overhand right.
Yvel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yvel.
Yvel leaves Clayton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Clayton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yvel missing with punches from the bottom.
Yvel is pressing down on Clayton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Yvel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Clayton frees his head nicely. Oh but Yvel has switched to an armbar! Clayton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alistair Yvel!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kengo Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ershad Mansouri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kengo Watanabe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Watanabe
vs
Mansouri

182 cm
23
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kengo Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ershad Mansouri!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansouri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mansouri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watanabe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watanabe has his takedown stuffed
and Mansouri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mansouri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watanabe.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mansouri throws a combination. Watanabe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mansouri throws a series of punches but Watanabe moves out of range.
Ershad Mansouri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansouri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mansouri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Kengo Watanabe has been cut.

Mansouri drives through with a takedown into Watanabe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mansouri trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Mansouri wants to pass the guard but Watanabe is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansouri content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ershad Mansouri.
Mansouri throws a left and a right that both miss

and Watanabe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watanabe thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mansouri to regain full guard.
Watanabe passes Mansouri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Watanabe drops an elbow to the side of Mansouri's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mansouri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watanabe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mansouri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mansouri tries to kick Watanabe off but Watanabe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Watanabe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansouri's head.
Watanabe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe stops Mansouri from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansouri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mansouri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mansouri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mansouri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mansouri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing.
Watanabe is pushing down on Mansouri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mansouri is fighting to maintain full guard but Watanabe has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansouri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mansouri actively working from the bottom here.
Mansouri tries to kick Watanabe off but Watanabe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mansouri is holding on to half guard well.
Nice strikes from Watanabe there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watanabe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mansouri wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watanabe throwing shots but Mansouri is blocking nicely.
Mansouri is trying to maintain the position but Watanabe is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ershad Mansouri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kengo Watanabe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mansouri throws a nice looking combination but Watanabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mansouri tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
Mansouri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watanabe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ershad Mansouri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mansouri scores a takedown into full mount!
Watanabe tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansouri tries to control but Watanabe wriggling away.
BOOM! Mansouri connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mansouri prevents Watanabe from getting the reversal.
Mansouri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watanabe is looking to escape.
Watanabe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansouri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ershad Mansouri was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mansouri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watanabe circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansouri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mansouri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mansouri tries to clinch but Watanabe is having none of it.
Mansouri throws a right hand that Watanabe ducks under and follows up with a left that Watanabe also avoids with ease.
Mansouri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watanabe.
Watanabe avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansouri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donk. Mansouri catches Watanabe right on the button with a cross.
Mansouri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mansouri throws a leg kick but Watanabe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mansouri throws a combination that misses

and Watanabe counters with a shoot takedown. Mansouri fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ershad Mansouri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kengo Watanabe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mansouri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watanabe quickly recovers to half guard.
Mansouri wants to take a breather but Watanabe is having none of it.
Watanabe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Watanabe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mansouri is controlling him.

Mansouri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mansouri misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansouri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watanabe has his takedown stuffed

and Mansouri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watanabe is not content to let Mansouri control the position.

Mansouri decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansouri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

A jab-cross combination lands for Mansouri and sends Watanabe crashing to the mat! Mansouri follows him down to the mat - Watanabe regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Watanabe is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mansouri seems to be looking for submissions.
Mansouri is just content to waste time from the top position. Watanabe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Watanabe tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansouri advances position into side control!
Mansouri takes a little break here. Watanabe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kengo Watanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ershad Mansouri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansouri moves into full mount!
Watanabe is working to get back to half guard.
Mansouri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansouri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ershad Mansouri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansouri 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ershad Mansouri!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amos Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Black
vs
Hawk

193 cm
20
290 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amos Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Hawk is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawk avoid being mounted?
Hawk is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Black stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black throws and elbow that misses. Hawk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Hawk!
Hawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
Hawk chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawk postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Hawk throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hawk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawk trying to control the position.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Black cracks Hawk with a solid left hand.
Black trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Black wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Black working the ground and pound.
Black lands a few punches from side control.
Black lands an elbow.
Hawk can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawk looks gassed!
Black cracks Hawk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Black working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk struggling a bit here.
Black scoring with punches from side control.
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Black looks up at the clock and then as Hawk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Black smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Hawk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black scores with a couple of short elbows.
Black working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
Black lands a huge shot from side control! Hawk is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Amos Black!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

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

Domee
vs
Rodriguez

175 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
173 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Milwaukee's Best $48 - 159's

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tye Domee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardinho Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Domee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.

Domee looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Domee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodriguez stays in close to Domee's body and controls the position.
Domee is striking from the bottom but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Domee is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Domee is defending it quite comfortably.
Domee is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.

Rodriguez stands up from half guard.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Domee tries to sprawl but Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Domee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domee trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez working over Domee with some ground and pound. Domee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez stalling.

Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Domee has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Domee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Domee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriguez prevents Domee from standing back up.
Domee tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Domee trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tye Domee wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez moves nicely into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domee struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardinho Rodriguez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Domee tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Domee is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Domee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domee wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Domee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodriguez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ricardinho Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Domee tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his head.
Rodriguez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Domee postures up.
Domee is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Domee is really struggling to control Rodriguez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Domee has control of the leg.
Domee trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
Domee wants to stand up but Rodriguez is controlling the position.

Tye Domee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Domee gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. Domee manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domee looking to control.

Domee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodriguez has passed into half guard!
Domee tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Domee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Domee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domee. 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 three minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Domee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Domee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodriguez pushing down on Domee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Domee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Domee has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up.

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

Domee gets a takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domee controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tye Domee dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Domee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriguez did well to prevent Domee getting side control.
Domee is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Domee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Rodriguez pushes Domee off and gets back to his feet.

Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Domee to the mat! Domee manages to get full guard.
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodriguez trying to control but Domee is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.

Domee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Domee keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.

Domee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Domee is tightening it up a little... Rodriguez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rodriguez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rodriguez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Domee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tye Domee!

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 Sawao Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aleksandr Fedorov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kato
vs
Fedorov

180 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sawao Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandr Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fedorov has Kato up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kato tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kato looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
Kato wants to clinch.
Kato fails with the takedown.
Kato misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedorov moves into range and clinches up with Kato.

Fedorov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Fedorov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fedorov in particular looking to stall.
Kato is trying to maintain the position but Fedorov is very close to passing his half guard.

Fedorov is working for a submission of some sort.
Fedorov controlling the action here.

Kato actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kato is looking for a sweep. Fedorov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fedorov seems to be working for a kimura but Kato defends the submission attempt.
Fedorov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kato is trying to maintain the position but Fedorov is very close to passing his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kato trying to control from the bottom.

Fedorov stands up out of the half guard.

Fedorov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fedorov is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato is not content to let Fedorov control the position.
Kato tries to roll over but Fedorov keeps him under control.
Fedorov is looking to take a break and control but Kato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fedorov is taking a breather. Kato says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kato is looking for a sweep. Fedorov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fedorov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kato falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fedorov counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Fedorov pulls guard effortlessly.
Fedorov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kato manages to get himself to full guard.

Kato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fedorov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fedorov controls the pace.
Kato looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Fedorov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kato digs a good body shot into Fedorov's ribs.

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

Fedorov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fedorov is looking to clinch.

Fedorov drives through and clinches with Kato against the cage.

Kato pulls Fedorov into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov stays in close to Kato's body and controls the position.
Fedorov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kato is trying to keep Fedorov in close.
Kato is really struggling to control Fedorov but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kato is looking for a triangle but Fedorov pushes his legs off easily.
Fedorov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fedorov defends well.

Fedorov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Fedorov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kato is not content to let Fedorov control the position.
Kato gets full guard.
Fedorov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kato. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov stays in close to Kato's body and controls the position.
Kato has Fedorov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kato is working an open guard so Fedorov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kato tries to clinch but Fedorov moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kato is defended easily by Fedorov.
Kato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sawao Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kato loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fedorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fedorov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kato is proving hard to escape from.

Kato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kato being controlled here, momentarily.

Fedorov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fedorov wants to get up but he can't break Kato's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
Fedorov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kato kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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 defending well as Kato loads up on a big left hand.

Fedorov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fedorov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Kato actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Fedorov 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!

Kato tries to clinch there but Fedorov circles away.
Kato shoots for a takedown but Fedorov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Kato wants a takedown but no success here.

Fedorov decides to pull guard.
Kato postures up in Fedorov's guard and throws a big left but Fedorov blocks it.
Fedorov keeping full guard, as Kato tries to pass.
Kato is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedorov has wrist control.
Fedorov wants to stand up but Kato is controlling him.
Fedorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Fedorov, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fedorov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kato wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
Fedorov pulls Kato in to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Kato tries to sprawl but Fedorov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fedorov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Kato actively working from the bottom here.
Kato is trying to control but can't.
Aleksandr Fedorov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Fedorov!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Quirke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Aurelio
vs
Quirke

190 cm
27
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

214 cm
28
281 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Quirke!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Marcos Aurelio has been cut.
Quirke misses with a hook
and Aurelio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quirke. Aurelio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quirke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
A jab from Quirke misses.
A slow jab from Quirke misses its intended target.

Aurelio rushes Quirke and presses him up against the cage.
Aurelio tries to work over Quirke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quirke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quirke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aurelio is keeping busy.
Aurelio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quirkes head.
Aurelio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aurelio.
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!
Aurelio scores a nice knee to the body.
Quirke looks gassed!
Aurelio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quirke backwards.

Aurelio manages to break the clinch.

Aurelio has Quirke up against the cage in a clinch.
Aurelio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quirke backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio digs a right hand underneath Quirke's ribcage. Quirke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aurelio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aurelio lands a left hand.
Aurelio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Marcus Quirke has been cut.

Aurelio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus Quirke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aurelio closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Aurelio on the inside.
Aurelio connects with a knee to the head.
Aurelio scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Aurelio drops Quirke with a big knee straight up the middle! Quirke is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Quirke is rocked!
Aurelio scores with a spinning back kick!
Quirke is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelio finish him?

Aurelio instigates a clinch.
Aurelio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Aurelio to work.
A hook to the body from Aurelio.
Quirke seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aurelio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aurelio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aurelio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with a knee strike.
Aurelio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Aurelio.
Aurelio lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Quirke to his knees! Aurelio keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Aurelio!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Aoki

174 cm
20
167 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Donnie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aoki looks gassed!
Jackson lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Aoki backing up. Aoki nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Aoki.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Donnie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.

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

Aoki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson prevents Aoki from taking his back.
Jackson wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Jackson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Aoki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aoki seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jackson is holding on tight.

Aoki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aoki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Aoki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Aoki's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

Aoki has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Donnie Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Jackson.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson misses the jab.

Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki prevents Jackson from standing back up.

Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Aoki prevents Jackson from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking to pass Jackson's guard but actually Jackson recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.

Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aoki passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Aoki forces his way into half guard.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
Donnie Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.

Aoki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinya Aoki.
I think Jackson 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Shikishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Ronaldo (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.

Shikishima
vs
Ronaldo

187 cm
21
171 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

168 cm
24
162 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery
•‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colonel Shikishima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fat Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shikishima lands a head kick!
Ronaldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Shikishima throws a sloppy head kick and Ronaldo moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Shikishima.
Shikishima misses with a leg kick.
Shikishima throws a leg kick which misses Ronaldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ronaldo tries to avoid it.
Shikishima misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Shikishima misses
and Ronaldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Ronaldo as he checks the leg kick.
Shikishima throws a body kick that misses.
Shikishima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ronaldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Shikishima.
Shikishima is breathing heavily.
Ronaldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo avoids the head kick by Shikishima.
Ronaldo blocks a leg kick.
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot.
Shikishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Ronaldo.
Colonel Shikishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shikishima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ronaldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Shikishima is rocked!
Ronaldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Shikishima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Shikishima moves away and avoids it.
Shikishima is aggressively charging in as Ronaldo backs up avoiding any damage. Ronaldo tosses out a jab and Shikishima runs right into it face first! Shikishima is out cold! Ronaldo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Shikishima's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fat Ronaldo!
Fat Ronaldo is the new lightweight champion!