GFL 22 - Salabim vs Takahashi PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Errol Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Field might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Best of Sakuraba. Nicky Santoro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Field
vs
Santoro

162 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

160 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Errol Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Santoro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Field napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santoro controlling the position.
Santoro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Field explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Field displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santoro.
Santoro misses with a double jab.
Field is looking to land body kicks.
Field throws a head kick but Santoro moves out of range.
Field misses with a looping right.

Santoro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field is trying to stand up here but Santoro is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro is controlling the pace.
Santoro tries to pass to full mount but Field defends it.
Santoro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Santoro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Field did well to prevent Santoro getting side control.
Field looks like he's trying to stand up.
Field is breathing heavily.
Field keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro working Field over with strikes.
Field tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santoro manages to move to mount!
Santoro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santoro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Santoro scoring with strikes but Field is staying in there.
Santoro controlling the pace for now.
Field is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santoro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santoro controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santoro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Santoro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Field is trying to stand up.
Santoro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Field can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Field is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Field trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Santoro cracks Field with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Santoro working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Field is trying to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santoro lands with some strikes.
Field tries to buck Santoro off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Field is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Santoro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Santoro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Field is in a horrible position here. Santoro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Santoro lands a big shot there that rocks Field but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nicky Santoro has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santoro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santoro lands a big shot there that rocks Field but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Santoro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Field's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Santoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santoro lands a heavy elbow.
Santoro looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro scoring with strikes but Field is staying in there.
Santoro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santoro controlling the position easily from mount.
Santoro scoring with strikes but Field is staying in there.
Santoro lands a big shot there that rocks Field but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

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

Field bucks up and throws Santoro to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Field's head.
Santoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Santoro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Field wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Santoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Santoro swinging wildly here.
Field throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Field swings widly with a right hand

and Santoro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santoro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Field pushes Santoro off but Santoro dives into side control.
Field is trying to buck Santoro off.
Santoro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Santoro in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field pushes Santoro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Santoro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Field prevents Santoro from improving position.
The referee asks Santoro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Santoro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Santoro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field is looking to get back to his feet here but Santoro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Field's back.
Santoro lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Field hold on?!
Santoro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Field.
Field trying to get back to his feet but Santoro is in full control for now.
Santoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santoro scores with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Field hold on?
Santoro controls the action.
Field controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Santoro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Santoro lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I would not like to be Field right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Santoro controls the action.
Santoro scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Santoro lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Field hold on?!
Errol Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Santoro has his opponent's back but Field is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Santoro.

Field gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santoro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santoro stays in close to Field's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santoro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Field's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Santoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santoro 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Santoro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky The Underdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Bass has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bass
vs
The Underdog

185 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
173 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky The Underdog!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass is looking to clinch.
The Underdog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bass.
Bass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Underdog.

Bass looking to score a takedown here. The Underdog is defending well but Bass drives through and ends up in The Underdog's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Underdog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Underdog 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.
Bass tries to roll over but The Underdog keeps him under control.
Bass trying to control but The Underdog postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicky The Underdog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muscles Glasses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura comes to the cage accompanied by Oy, to ne vecher. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Nakamura
vs
Glasses

173 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Brand New Life

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yusuke Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muscles Glasses!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Glasses finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses.
Glasses getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by Glasses there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Yusuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Glasses counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura wants to clinch
and Glasses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glasses sprawls well. Glasses wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glasses defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glasses misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Glasses finds it's target.
Glasses looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Glasses.
Glasses takes one on the button.
Muscles Glasses is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura with a nice cross.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glasses as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Glasses.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Glasses avoids it well.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Glasses!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Oooooh!!! Glasses has knocked Nakamura down with a huge combo! Glasses steps away and waves a wobbly Nakamura back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Nakamura is rocked!
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Oh Nakamura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glasses misses with a few strikes there.
Glasses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glasses tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glasses to the ground. Glasses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Glasses has knocked Nakamura down with a huge combo! Glasses steps away and waves a wobbly Nakamura back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
BAM! Glasses delivers a spinning backfist that drops Nakamura like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Muscles Glasses!
After the fight, Muscles Glasses was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky Pluto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hug
vs
Pluto

180 cm
24
224 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
216 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andreas Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bucky Pluto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pluto misses with a wild body shot.
Pluto avoids the head kick by Hug.
A big right from Hug misses.
Pluto blocks a head kick by Hug.
Nice uppercut lands for Hug. That snapped Pluto's head back.
Hug throws a hook but Pluto blocks it.
A big right from Pluto misses.
A cross from Hug lands.
Pluto throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pluto counters with a big head kick but Hug shrugs it off.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Hug as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pluto blocks a head kick by Hug.
Hug lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Hug does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug misses with the combination.
Pluto with a jab.
Hug throws a lazy uppercut
and Pluto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pluto ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Pluto looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Sloppy strikes from Hug. Those never looked like landing.
Hug avoids the body shot from Pluto.
Hug throws an off balance right hand
and Pluto counters with a body kick that stops Hug in his tracks momentarily.
Pluto connects with a body shot.
Pluto moves out of range as Hug strikes.
Pluto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug wants to clinch.
Hug uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pluto.
Hug throws a hook but Pluto avoids it easily.
Pluto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hug is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pluto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pluto lands with a cross.
Pluto defending well as Hug loads up on a big left hand.
Hug throws a hook but Pluto blocks it.
Hug connects with a jab.
Hug throws a series of punches but Pluto avoids them all with ease.
Pluto misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hug is out of range.
Hug is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hug dodges the punch combination from Pluto.
Hug with a jab.
Pluto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hug at a distance.
Hug throws a series of punches but Pluto moves out of range.

Hug feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hug wants to control from the top but Pluto keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pluto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pluto trying to keep a closed guard but Hug is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hug's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hug postures up in Pluto's guard and throws a big left but Pluto blocks it.
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!
Hug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pluto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hug. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hug slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hug trying to control the position from guard on top but Pluto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pluto wants to stand but Hug is controlling the position.
Pluto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hug misses with a hook. Pluto ducked under it nicely.
Andreas Hug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hug throws a looping overhand right but Pluto ducks down to avoid it.
Hug throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreas Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pluto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pluto has time to react.
Pluto misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
Hug lands with a cross.
Pluto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Andreas Hug has been cut.
Pluto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hug rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pluto counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pluto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pluto slips under a jab from Hug.
Hug takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hug tries to clinch there but Pluto circles away.
Pluto connects with a jab.
Hug takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pluto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Pluto.
Pluto thows a body shot but no joy.
Pluto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pluto misses with a hook.
Hug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pluto circles away quickly and effectively.
Hug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pluto.
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch but Pluto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Pluto.
Pluto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
Pluto misses with a hook to the body
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hug throws a lazy right hand but Pluto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andreas Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Pluto.
Pluto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug staying out of range there.
Pluto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pluto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pluto works Hug's body with a nice hook.
Hug throws a hook but Pluto blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pluto throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Pluto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Plutos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Hug drops his hands momentarily and Pluto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pluto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hug. That did some damage!
Pluto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pluto thows a body kick. Hug tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pluto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hug under the eye.
Pluto moves away from the strike by Hug.
Hug throws a series of punches but Pluto moves out of range.
Pluto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pluto loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Pluto jabs Hug to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pluto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Hug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hug moves out of range of the body kick.
Pluto swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Pluto misses with a two punch combination.
Hug throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Pluto.
Pluto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Pluto with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bucky Pluto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andreas Hug's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pluto looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hug lands with an uppercut that bounces Pluto off the cage and back into range.
Hug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Hug throws a combination. Pluto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pluto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Pluto.
Hug misses with a hook
and Pluto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pluto swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
Hug throws a right hand that misses
and Pluto counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pluto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Pluto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hug instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pluto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hug avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hug on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hug.
Pluto wants to get back to striking at distance but Hug won't allow it.
Pluto has Hug pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hug manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pluto fails to pull guard.
Andreas Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bucky Pluto.

Hug jumps guard and drags Pluto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hug has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pluto throwing strikes but missing.

Pluto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hug throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pluto looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug throws a big right hand that misses.
Hug won't allow Pluto to get back to his feet.
Hug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hug throwing strikes but missing.
Hug passes into half guard.
Hug landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pluto keeps working.

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

Hug is working for a kimura but Pluto is defending it quite comfortably.
Pluto is trying to control but Hug manages to pass to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hug lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hug 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Hug!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Misaaki Satake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mary Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jane has chosen Rick James - Mary Jane as his entrance music. Misaaki Satake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Satake
vs
Jane

185 cm
23
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

190 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Misaaki Satake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mary Jane!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satake closes the distance and clinches up with Jane, looking for a takedown. Satake pushes Jane against the cage but Jane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Satake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Satake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Satake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Satake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misaaki Satake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satake closes the distance and clinches up with Jane, looking for a takedown. Satake pushes Jane against the cage but Jane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Satake misses with a double jab
letting Jane counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satake fails with the takedown.
Jane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Satake backs up against the cage.

It looks like Misaaki Satake has been cut.
Satake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jane throws out the jab.
Jane scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Satake or perhaps it was just good defense by Jane which made him look bad.
Satake slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane slaps away a takedown attempt from Satake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab by Jane.
Satake fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jane.
Jane defending well as Satake loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Jane drops Satake with a beautiful combination! Satake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jane is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jane missing with a left hand there. Satake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Jane. No joy for Satake on that attempt.
A big left from Satake misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Satake.
Satake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Satake throws a hook but Jane avoids it easily.
Jane slips a jab and a cross from Satake.
Jane lands a lovely overhand right.
Satake shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Satake.
Jane slaps away a takedown attempt from Satake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mary Jane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misaaki Satake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Satake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jane.
Satake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Jane. No joy for Satake on that attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Satake. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Satake closes the distance and clinches up with Jane, looking for a takedown. Satake pushes Jane against the cage but Jane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misaaki Satake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satake.
Sloppy strikes from Jane. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane lands a jab.
Jane slaps away a takedown attempt from Satake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Satake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Satake moves out of range as Jane strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satake throws a nice looking combination but Jane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jane.
Satake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Misaaki Satake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satake looks for a takedown but Jane sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Jane as Satake shoots in.
Satake moves out of range as Jane strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satake throws the left hand but Jane avoids the punch easily.
Satake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jane feints a jab promting Satake to slip. Jane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Satake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mary Jane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satake shoots in looking for a takedown but Jane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Satake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Satake with that takedown attempt.
Jane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Satake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Satake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jane.
Satake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Satake's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mary Jane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Misaaki Satake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jane.
Jane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satake.
Satake throws a hook to the side of Jane's head but Jane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Satake shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Jane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jane slaps away a takedown attempt from Satake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Misaaki Satake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Satake or perhaps it was just good defense by Jane which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misaaki Satake. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satake shoots in for a takedown but Jane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Satake.
Satake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jane circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Satake with that takedown attempt.
Jane cracks Satake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jane.
A combination from Jane does no damage.
Jane misses with a double jab
and Satake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satake has a takedown stuffed.
Satake throws a hook but Jane avoids it easily.
Jane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Satake dives in and grabs Jane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jane pushes down on Satake's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Satake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Satake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Satake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
Misaaki Satake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Satake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jane lands a nice hook to Satake's body. Satake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jane cracks Satake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mary Jane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jane 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mary Jane!
As Mary Jane got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Smoke weed kids!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sim Salabim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi has chosen Gettō De ゲットーで as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Salabim
vs
Takahashi

180 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Convicted Trap House

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Salabim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Salabim.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salabim lands a nice hook to Takahashi's body. Takahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salabim.
Salabim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salabim swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salabim doesn't manage to clinch there - Takahashi circles away.
Salabim throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range.
Salabim lands with a shot to the body.
Salabim is looking to clinch.
Salabim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salabim moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
Salabim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salabim throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salabim thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.
Salabim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salabim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salabim misses with a body shot.
Salabim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for Salabim's leg but Salabim calmly moves out of range.
Salabim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Salabim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salabim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Salabim saw that one coming.
Ichiro Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salabim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salabim is defended easily by Takahashi.
Salabim shoots in for a double leg but Takahashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sim Salabim. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salabim is defended easily by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salabim doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salabim blocks a low kick nicely.
Salabim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salabim looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily and Salabim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Salabim misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim scores with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takahashi.

Salabim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salabim lands a nice short elbow.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi is trying to control but can't.
Takahashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salabim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salabim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salabim throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salabim wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Salabim throwing strikes but missing.
Salabim advances to half guard.
Salabim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salabim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Salabim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salabim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salabim misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Salabim misses with a takedown attempt - Takahashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salabim defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sim Salabim is winning the standup battle so far.
Salabim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salabim.
Salabim just misses with a punch to the body.
Salabim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Salabim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salabim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Salabim.
Salabim misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salabim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi cracks the inside of Salabim's front leg.
Salabim misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salabim's knee momentarily.

Salabim has Takahashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Salabim controls the action.
Salabim misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Salabim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takahashi as Salabim tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takahashi obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim managing to block the knees to the body from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi tries a knee to the head but Salabim blocks it.
Salabim scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Salabim.
Salabim misses with a body punch.
Salabim lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Salabim swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salabim tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Salabim back against the cage.
Takahashi is trying to stall.
Takahashi pushes Salabim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim misses with a body punch.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Salabim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Salabim.
Salabim misses with the head strike.
Salabim throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Salabim scores with a shoulder strike.
Salabim wants to take the fight to the mat but Takahashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Salabim.
Salabim blocking some punches.
Takahashi slowing the pace effectively.
Salabim lands with a short shot to the head.
Salabim blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salabim or not.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Salabim.
Salabim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salabim tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi is leaning against Salabim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi landing knees to the head.
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!
Salabim misses with some punches.
Salabim avoiding damage as Takahashi throws knees to the body.
Takahashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salabim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salabim moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi throws a jab when Salabim was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Salabim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ichiro Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Salabim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takahashi in his tracks.

Salabim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Salabim looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salabim is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
Salabim won't allow Takahashi to sweep him here.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salabim postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Salabim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim throws a big right hand that misses.
Salabim landing some decent shots from guard.
Salabim postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi trying to control the position here.
Takahashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salabim.
Salabim looking to pass the guard.
Salabim won't allow Takahashi to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Salabim forces his way into half guard.
Salabim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takahashi defending well though.
Salabim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takahashi defending well though.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Salabim has control of the leg.
Salabim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salabim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salabim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takahashi trying to control but Salabim postures up.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salabim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working.
Salabim working over Takahashi with some ground and pound. Takahashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salabim thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
Takahashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takahashi won't allow Salabim to pass to mount.
Salabim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salabim wants to free his trapped foot but Takahashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salabim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sim Salabim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salabim 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sim Salabim!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sim Salabim made sure he mentioned [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery, along with how happy he was to win his fight.