SMMA 64 - Saku Dome II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Weathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Quirke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weathers comes to the cage accompanied by By The Way. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Weathers
vs
Quirke

200 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

214 cm
28
281 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Weathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Quirke!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Quirke.
Quirke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weathers has time to react.
Quirke lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quirke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quirke misses with a body shot.
Quirke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quirke fails to land with a series of punches.
Quirke scores with a jab to the head.
Quirke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quirke misses with a wild body shot.
Quirke throws a hook but Weathers avoids it easily.
Quirke looks to land a right hand but Weathers moved out of range.
Weathers shoots in for a takedown but Quirke shows good takedown defense.

Quirke cracks Weathers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Quirke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Weathers to stand back up!

Weathers is rocked!
Marcus Quirke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weathers is breathing heavily.
Weathers walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Quirke swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Quirke!

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hype
A | B

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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorges Larock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Larock
vs
Shavers

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

184 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorges Larock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Larock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Shavers is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Larock rolls with it to try and escape but Shavers cranks on the arm and Larock is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Earnie Shavers!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Joker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Cruz looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Cruz
vs
Joker

173 cm
25
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neo Joker!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joker dives in and scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Joker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cruz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joker controls the pace.
Joker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Joker tries to pass.
Joker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joker stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.

Neo Joker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joker trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joker scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Joker stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Joker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joker working the ground and pound.
Joker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joker working the ground and pound but Cruz is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Joker cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Joker landing a few strikes.
Cruz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Joker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Joker moves into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Joker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joker is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Joker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Joker eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.

Neo Joker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Joker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruz sprawls well initially but Joker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Joker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joker is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Joker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Cruz gets caught napping as Joker dives in and scores a takedown. Cruz manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Joker 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!

Cruz tries to sprawl but Joker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joker is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joker is controlling the pace.

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

Joker shoots in and gets a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joker working some strikes from top position.
Joker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joker's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Neo Joker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Joker looking to score a takedown here. Cruz is defending well but Joker drives through and ends up in Cruz's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joker trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Joker darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.

Joker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Neo Joker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joker slows the pace down.

Joker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. 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.
Joker is chipping away with strikes.
Joker controlling from side mount.
Joker working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neo Joker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joker 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Joker!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Garrido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuririn Kame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garrido
vs
Kame

187 cm
28
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Garrido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuririn Kame!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrido shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kame as he avoids it easily.
Kame fails with the takedown.

Garrido scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kame is trying to stand back up but Garrido is controlling him

Garrido is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kame has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garrido wants to pass to mount but Kame is defending the position.
Kame is looking to escape.

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

Garrido is looking for a kimura here.
Kame wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kame pushes Garrido off but Garrido dives into side control.
Kame is pushing Garrido's head away, looking to escape. Garrido manages to hold on to the position though.

Kame tries to escape back to his feet but Garrido has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Kame's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Kame is tapping! Garrido saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Garrido!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

Niwa
vs
Domee

185 cm
21
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

175 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Niwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tye Domee!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Domee darts in trying to clinch
and Niwa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Domee slips a jab from Niwa.
Domee tries to clinch but Niwa is having none of it.
Domee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niwa scores with a sloppy right hand. Domee should have avoided that one.
Domee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Domee tries to clinch
and Niwa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niwa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Niwa thows a body shot but no joy.

Niwa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Domee's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Niwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Domee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Domee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niwa throws a strike but Domee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Domee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niwa keeping moving, preventing Domee from controlling successfully.
Niwa wants to sweep here but Domee controlling him for the moment.
Domee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niwa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michael Niwa!
Michael Niwa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gregson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gregson's choice of entrance music: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor by Drowning Pool . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Matsui
vs
Gregson

165 cm
24
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
26
147 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Matsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carl Gregson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gregson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsui did well to prevent Gregson getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matsui moves into full guard.

Gregson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matsui is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gregson, into his guard.
Matsui looking to pass the guard.
Gregson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matsui!
Gregson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

Gregson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Matsui has worked his arm free - good work by Matsui!
Matsui manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gregson seems to be working for a kimura but Matsui defends the submission attempt.
Gregson throwing shots but Matsui is blocking nicely.
Matsui regains full guard. Nicely done.

Gregson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matsui is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gregson, into his guard.
Gregson looks gassed!
Gregson keeping moving, preventing Matsui from controlling successfully.
Matsui engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matsui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gregson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matsui is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gregson.
Gregson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matsui advances nicely into full mount.
Matsui wants to control the pace but Gregson is squirming around nicely.

Gregson tries to improve his position but Matsui has taken his back! Matsui has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gregson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Matsui pushes Gregson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takashi Matsui!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pirzmak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigan Machado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Machado
vs
Pirzmak

182 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
220 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rigan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Pirzmak!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirzmak dodges the punch combination from Machado.
Pirzmak stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.

Pirzmak rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Machado has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pirzmak uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pirzmak defends it easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirzmak tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Pirzmak passes Machado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado wants to improve his position but Pirzmak is controlling well.
Pirzmak passes into side control, despite Machado's attempt to control the position.
Pirzmak content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Machado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pirzmak drops an elbow to the side of Machado's head.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pirzmak pulls his head out easily.
Pirzmak is looking to advance position but Machado won't allow it.
Pirzmak controlling the action here.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado wants to control but Pirzmak is keeping busy.
Pirzmak trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Pirzmak controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak is looking to stand up but Machado won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Pirzmak.

Machado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pirzmak's guard.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pirzmak is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pirzmak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Pirzmak.

Pirzmak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machado has a hand on Pirzmak's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pirzmak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Machado is looking to improve his position but Pirzmak isn't that keen on the idea.
Pirzmak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machado tries to hold on but Pirzmak pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pirzmak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pirzmak tries to control but Machado wriggling away.
Pirzmak avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pirzmak is working away from the top position though.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pirzmak pulls his head out easily.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pirzmak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pirzmak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pirzmak uses his free foot to push down on Machado's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machado.
Pirzmak controlling from the full mount.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pirzmak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pirzmak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machado tries to hold on but Pirzmak postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado is looking to improve his position but Pirzmak isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mariusz Pirzmak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Machado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Pirzmak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pirzmak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Machado has Pirzmak up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado tries to pull guard but Pirzmak won't allow it.
Machado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pirzmak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pirzmak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirzmak has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Pirzmak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pirzmak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Pirzmak to work.
Pirzmak receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Machado is trying to break the clinch but Pirzmak has him pressed against the cage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado jumps guard but Pirzmak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pirzmak is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Pirzmak as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pirzmak tightens his grip and picks Machado up, before dumping him to the ground. Machado manages to land in guard.
Pirzmak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pirzmak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Pirzmak is proving a slippery customer.
Machado keeping full guard, as Pirzmak tries to pass.

Machado is looking for a triangle but Pirzmak pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pirzmak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Machado looking for a guillotine here but Pirzmak defends easily.
Pirzmak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pirzmak is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machado keeping full guard, as Pirzmak tries to pass.
Machado is trying to hold Pirzmak in close to prevent damage but Pirzmak has managed to pass into half guard.
Pirzmak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pirzmak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pirzmak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pirzmak 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pirzmak!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Istaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Sail by AWOLNATION as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Istaz
vs
Griffin

175 cm
26
153 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
147 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Istaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Istaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Istaz scores with a shot to the body.
Griffin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Istaz can pounce on him.
Karl Istaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Istaz.
Istaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Istaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Istaz counters with a body kick.
Karl Istaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Griffin.
Griffin looks gassed!

Istaz lands a big head kick that sends Griffin tumbling to the mat! Istaz takes a step backwards and waves Griffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Istaz!
Karl Istaz retains his featherweight title!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Brady
vs
Mouse

173 cm
23
170 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Brady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady throws a head kick that misses.
Mouse looks to throw the jab but Brady is out of range.
Brady wants to clinch up but Mouse keeps it at a distance.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mouse is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Brady lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mouse doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Mickey Mouse has been cut.
Brady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mouse.
Brady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brady.
Mouse jabs at Brady's body.

Mouse closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brady quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady taking some punishment here, with Mouse in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady trying to control here.
Mouse wants to stand up but Brady has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mouse prevents Brady from improving his position.
Mouse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brady defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse wants to pass the guard but Brady is defending well.
Mouse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse throwing shots but Brady is blocking nicely.
Mouse thows a huge punch but Brady dodges it nicely.
Brady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mouse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mouse.
Brady is looking to improve his position.
Brady gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse postures up.
Brady is looking to stand up but Mouse isn't so interested in that idea.
Brady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mouse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brady is looking to control Mouse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brady avoid being mounted?
Mouse prevents Brady from improving his position.
Mouse is nestled in close to Brady, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady controlling the position for now.
Mouse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brady's head.
Brady is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mouse is working for a submission of some sort.

Mouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brady sees it coming and defends easily.
Mouse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brady moves into full guard.
Mouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Brady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mouse decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mouse finds it's way round the side to connect with Brady's head.

It looks like Liam Brady has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brady shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mouse is trying to defend but Brady finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mouse tries to get to full guard but Brady has control of the leg.
Brady is stalling here. Mouse is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brady seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mouse has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mouse landing strikes.
Brady can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mouse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brady, who protects the arm well.
Brady is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mouse asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Mouse dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mouse thows a leg kick but Brady checks it
and Brady counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brady has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mouse shoots in but Brady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mouse with a poor takedown

and Brady decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mouse's guard.
Brady slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brady has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mouse wants to stand but Brady is controlling the position.
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!
Brady wants to pass the guard but Mouse is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brady controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Liam Brady.
Mouse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brady tries to clinch but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liam Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.
Brady fails with the takedown.
Brady leaves Mouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liam Brady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Brady fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mouse sprawls well initially but Brady persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mouse is breathing heavily.
Brady controlling the action here.

Mouse is defending against the submission attempts here by Brady.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brady is looking to advance position but Mouse won't allow it.
Mouse tries to get to full guard but Brady has control of the leg.

Brady wants to work for an arm triangle but Mouse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouse tries to get to full guard but Brady has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse gets back to full guard.
Brady throwing strikes from guard but Mouse blocks nicely.
Mouse keeping full guard, as Brady tries to pass.
Mouse wants to sweep here but Brady controlling him for the moment.
Brady throwing strikes from guard but Mouse blocks nicely.
Brady looking to sit in guard and control but Mouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brady has momentary wrist control but Mouse slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mouse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.
Mouse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mouse postures up in Brady's guard and throws a big left but Brady blocks it.
Brady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mouse trying to control but Brady is working from the bottom.
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!

Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Brady dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mouse shoots in for a takedown but Brady shows good takedown defense.
Mouse tries for a takedown but Brady circles away easily
enabling Brady to counter with a crisp jab.
Brady shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mouse pinned against the cage. Mouse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Brady drives through with a takedown into Mouse's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mouse keeping full guard, as Brady tries to pass.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mouse wriggles free and stands up.
Mouse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mouse stuns Brady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brady sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brady throws a jab when Mouse was well out of range.
Mouse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mouse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brady blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouse.
Liam Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.
Mouse misses with a double jab.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brady as he avoids it easily.

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

Brady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mouse has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouse wants to control but Brady postures up.
Mouse is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Brady is staying active.
Liam Brady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Brady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mouse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mouse struggling a bit here.
Mouse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brady connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady is staying tight to Mouse's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brady trying to control the position but Mouse is working away.
You can see the frustration on Mouse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mouse is not content to let Brady control the position.
Mouse is trying to get back to half guard.
Mouse dodges the ground and pound from Brady.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brady.
Mouse is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Brady seems to be working for a kimura but Mouse defends the submission attempt.
Mouse is not content to let Brady control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brady is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Brady clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slapping body kick lands there for Brady.
Mouse moves out of range as Brady throws a body kick.
Brady connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mouse's hands.
Mouse dips to his left and cracks Brady with an uppercut!
Mouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mouse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brady - the referee stops the clock and Mouse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brady. Mouse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Brady closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mouse quickly recovers to half guard.

Brady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mouse defends it well.
Mouse is looking to improve his position.

Brady 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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brady seems to be looking for submissions.
Mouse is looking for a sweep. Brady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mouse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brady.
Brady trying to control the action but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Brady content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady prevents Mouse from standing back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mouse is pressing down on Brady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mouse seems keen to control Brady's posture.
Brady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brady trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Mouse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brady is controlling him.
Mouse keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Liam Brady just wasn't active enough.
Mouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brady.
Mouse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouse throws out the jab.
Brady dodges the punch combination from Mouse.
Brady stuffs the takedown.
Mouse has his takedown stuffed
and Brady counters with a nice uppercut.

Brady closes the distance and pushes Mouse back into the cage.
Brady is trying to drag Mouse to the mat but Mouse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brady breaks the clinch.
Mickey Mouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Brady rushes Mouse and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Brady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mouse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brady circles away.
Liam Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.

Brady shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mouse's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Brady had his way with Mickey Mouse in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Brady scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mickey Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouse misses with the combination.
Mouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Brady tries to sprawl out of it but Mouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouse.
Brady lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mouse will feel that in the morning.
Mouse doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Brady counters with a shoot takedown. Mouse fights it but they end up in guard.
Mouse keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
Brady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mouse is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mouse working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mouse is keeping the position for now.
Mouse wants to get back to his feet but Brady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brady pushes down on Mouse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady slips a jab and a cross from Mouse.
Mouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brady tries to avoid it but Mouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brady to the ground. Brady escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liam Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.
Mouse takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brady rushes Mouse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Brady has hold of one of Mouse's legs. Mouse is fighting the takedown attempt but Brady gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Brady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mouse keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
Brady controls from within his opponent's guard.
Liam Brady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse has Brady pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Liam Brady just wasn't active enough.
Brady is looking to clinch but Mouse is avoiding it.
Mouse misses with a lunging right hand

and Brady moves into the clinch.
Brady gets underhooks to prevent Mouse's takedown attempt.
Mickey Mouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mouse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brady counters with a three punch combo that has Mouse backing up. Mouse nods at Brady to acknowledge the strikes.
Mouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brady avoids it really well and circles away.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouse. Brady does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse misses with the combination.

Brady dives in and scores a takedown into Mouse's guard.
Brady stays in close to Mouse's body and controls the position.
Brady looking to sit in guard and control but Mouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mouse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brady trying to keep a closed guard but Mouse is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady controlling the position.
Brady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Brady has wrist control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Brady!
Liam Brady retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam Brady thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.