Rivals XXV: Bennet/Schilling PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Verdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmanuel Zsorats has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Verdum
vs
Zsorats

185 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)

Skin-Clothes Designing

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amir Verdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Verdum.
Verdum checks a leg kick.

Zsorats shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zsorats scoring with strikes but Verdum is staying in there.
Zsorats trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Verdum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Zsorats looking for a guillotine from mount but Verdum is having none of it.
Verdum tries to reverse the position but Zsorats maintains control.
Zsorats controlling the position easily from mount.
Verdum is trying desperately to improve position.
Zsorats trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats content just to control the position here.
Zsorats's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Emmanuel Zsorats has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Zsorats closes the distance and pushes Verdum back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Verdum's face as he tries to break the clinch.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Verdum enables Zsorats to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Verdum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Verdum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zsorats gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Verdum has his foot on Zsorats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zsorats works his way back into a safe position though.
Zsorats stops Verdum from standing up.
Verdum looking for a sweep. Not yet Verdum, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zsorats has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verdum pulls Zsorats in close to prevent any damage.
Zsorats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verdum is keeping the position for now.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Verdum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Emmanuel Zsorats hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Verdum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Verdum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Zsorats drives through with a takedown into guard.

Verdum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zsorats gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Verdum keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats controls from within his opponent's guard.
Verdum wants to stand but Zsorats is controlling the position.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Verdum keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emmanuel Zsorats.
Verdum fails to land with a series of punches.
Verdum lands a head shot.
Verdum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Zsorats fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verdum, pushing him back against the cage.
Zsorats wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is trying to drag Verdum to the mat but Verdum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zsorats wants a takedown.
Amir Verdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Zsorats.

Zsorats works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Verdum keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsorats stands and throws Verdum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zsorats is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verdum managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zsorats.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Verdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verdum just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsorats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verdum moves away.

Zsorats dives in and scores a takedown into Verdum's guard.

Verdum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verdum is wriggling around but Zsorats manages to pass to half guard.
Verdum is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Verdum wants to control but Zsorats is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsorats stalling.
Verdum is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Zsorats prevents Verdum from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Verdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zsorats pulls his head out easily.

Zsorats is looking for a kimura but Verdum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zsorats to get the leverage.
Zsorats tries to pass to full mount but Verdum defends it.
Zsorats is keen to just control but Verdum is a slippery customer.
Verdum regains full guard. Nicely done.

Verdum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zsorats passes into side control.
Verdum is trying to control Zsorats's posture but Zsorats avoids it.
Zsorats wants to control but Verdum is keeping him busy.
Verdum is trying to get back to 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.
Zsorats staying calm.
Verdum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zsorats's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Verdum is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Verdum trying to control but Zsorats postures up.
Verdum regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verdum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdum keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.

Zsorats is sitting in close to Verdum's body. Verdum has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zsorats is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zsorats is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Verdum.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amir Verdum!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Amir Verdum waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)'s logo in front of the cameras.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Palhares Skywalker
vs
Tank

185 cm
26
249 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rousimar Palhares Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Tank!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Skywalker.

It looks like Johnny Tank has been cut.
Skywalker scores with a jab. Tank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tank looks gassed!
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!

Skywalker drops Tank with a nice combination! Skywalker dives into Tank's guard, looking to finish!

Tank is rocked!
Skywalker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Skywalker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tank for as long as he can get away with.
Tank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skywalker manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is adopting a defensive guard.
Skywalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skywalker, not yet.

Skywalker pushes Tank off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tank checks a leg kick.
Skywalker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnny Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Skywalker cracks Tank with an uppercut from hell and Tank crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Skywalker's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tank has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skywalker stays in close to Tank's body and controls the position.
Tank keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rousimar Palhares Skywalker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab lands there for Skywalker.

That has opened up Johnny Tank's cut even more.
Tank looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Skywalker feints with a jab and clips Tank right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Tank is sent crashing into the canvas and Skywalker leaps in for the kill! Tank tries to get to his feet but Skywalker is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Tank is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rousimar Palhares Skywalker!
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Ishizaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishizaki has chosen Captain Tsubasa as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Curtis
vs
Ishizaki

178 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jared Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Ishizaki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Ishizaki moved out of range.
Curtis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ishizaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ishizaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jared Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis leaves Ishizaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Ishizaki clinches.

Ishizaki has Curtis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ishizaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Curtis tumbling to the mat - Ishizaki dives into Curtis's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis can't keep his opponent in guard - Ishizaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ishizaki prevents Curtis from improving his position.
Ishizaki lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ishizaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curtis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ishizaki.
Ishizaki is taking a breather. Curtis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ishizaki 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Curtis misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ishizaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ishizaki content to control rather than advance.

Ishizaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ishizaki slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ishizaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Curtis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ishizaki trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ishizaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curtis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ishizaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Ishizaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Curtis misses with a takedown attempt

and Ishizaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Ishizaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Ishizaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ishizaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curtis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ishizaki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ishizaki advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishizaki content just to control the position here.
Ishizaki looking to finish Curtis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Curtis!

Ishizaki quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ishizaki but it's paid off an Curtis is forced to tap! Nice work by Ishizaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryo Ishizaki!
Ryo Ishizaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Skin-Clothes Designing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Moreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kawasaki
vs
Moreau

168 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition
Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Kawasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Napoleon Moreau!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kawasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Moreau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kawasaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kawasaki wants to control but Moreau postures up.
Moreau trying to control the position but Kawasaki is working away.
Kawasaki pushes Moreau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moreau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kawasaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moreau slows the pace down.
Kawasaki sneaks back into half guard.

Kawasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moreau passes into side control, despite Kawasaki's attempt to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki tries to bench press Moreau off him but Moreau keeps the position.
Kawasaki is trying to control Moreau's posture but Moreau avoids it.
Kawasaki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Moreau avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki is looking for a sweep.
Kawasaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kawasaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moreau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kawasaki trying to control but Moreau postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kawasaki is controlling Moreau's position as best he can from this difficult position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Moreau moves into the clinch successfully.
Moreau is pressed up against the cage. Kawasaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moreau down to the mat. Moreau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moreau shoots for a takedown but Kawasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawasaki fails with the takedown.
Kawasaki fails with the takedown

and Moreau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moreau.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Kawasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Moreau has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kawasaki regains guard immediately.
Moreau trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kawasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kawasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moreau is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Moreau stopping the sweep attempt from Kawasaki.
Moreau advances to half guard.
Moreau is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kawasaki trying to control here.

Moreau is looking for a kimura but Kawasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moreau to get the leverage.
Moreau wants to stand up but Kawasaki is controlling the position.
Kawasaki looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kawasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kawasaki trying to control but Moreau postures up.
Moreau is stalling here. Kawasaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moreau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kawasaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Kawasaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kawasaki throwing strikes but Moreau manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moreau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kawasaki is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Napoleon Moreau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kawasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kawasaki shoots in but Moreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kawasaki with a lazy takedown attempt

and Moreau counters with a single leg into guard. Kawasaki didn't expect that.
Napoleon Moreau has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kawasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moreau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moreau has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kawasaki is proving hard to escape from.
Kawasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kawasaki is controlling Moreau's posture.

Kawasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moreau forces his way into half guard.
Moreau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moreau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Kawasaki actively working from the bottom here.

Kawasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreau pulls his head out easily.
Kawasaki tries to roll over but Moreau keeps him under control.
Kawasaki wants to control but Moreau is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreau winds up and cracks Kawasaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moreau wants to free his trapped foot but Kawasaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kawasaki controlling the position for now.
Moreau stops Kawasaki from getting back to his feet.

Kawasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreau content to control rather than advance.
Moreau works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreau is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kawasaki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moreau tries to control but Kawasaki wriggling away.

Moreau swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kawasaki is now in Moreau's guard. A big mistake from Moreau there, giving up the dominant position!
Kawasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreau managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Napoleon Moreau wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kawasaki checks a leg kick.
Lee Kawasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kawasaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Moreau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kawasaki wants to control from the top but Moreau keeps moving.
Moreau seems keen to control Kawasaki's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreau is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Moreau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Moreau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kawasaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kawasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Moreau working for a triangle but Kawasaki defends it easily.

Moreau looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kawasaki passes into side control.
Moreau is trying to buck Kawasaki off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreau wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kawasaki has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Moreau's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Moreau is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kawasaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lee Kawasaki!
Our winner, Lee Kawasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ogie Menor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menor comes to the cage accompanied by The Warrior Song. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Menor
vs
Steel

170 cm
25
133 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ogie Menor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blue Steel!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Menor's front leg but catches the back leg as Menor tries to avoid it.

Menor rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Steel looking to stall.

Steel pulls guard effortlessly.
Menor is looking to stand up but Steel won't let him.
Steel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Menor!

Steel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Steel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Steel has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Menor is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blue Steel!
A very excited looking Blue Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Tiger rap by Andre Nikatina. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Greene
vs
Pete

190 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Pete!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete misses with a two punch combination.
Pete throws a low kick but Greene moves out of range easily.
Great Pete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pete throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pete throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene avoids the head kick by Pete.
Pete tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Pete tries a head kick but it misses.
Pete throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Frank Greene has been cut.
Pete closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pete. That's going to slow Greene down.
Pete wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
Greene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greene lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pete backs up against the cage.
Pete takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Pete.
Pete throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pete on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Greene.
Greene scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Greene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pete at a distance.
Pete throws a leg kick but Greene checks it.
Greene connects with a single shot there.
Greene thuds a left hand into Pete's body.
Pete gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pete's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pete scrambles back to his feet.
Greene lands a really nice looking cross but Pete seems unphased.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greene connects with a jab.
Pete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Pete.
Pete takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pete's head backwards.
Pete tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pete somewhat.
Greene scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene with a nice cross.
Frank Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pete on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pete throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
Greene catches Pete with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Greene with a jab.
Pete misses with a series of wild punches.
Pete tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Pete misses with a body kick.
Greene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greene.
Pete fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pete looks gassed!
Greene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greene.
Greene lands an overhand right.
Pete has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pete there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greene jabs Pete to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pete looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pete throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pete throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pete momentarily.
Pete with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greene to score with a decent uppercut.
Greene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pete's hands.
Pete takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greene is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Greene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greene scores with a nice right hand.
Pete has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Pete's ribs.
Pete takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pete back to the cage. Greene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pete walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pete takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greene lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pete moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pete swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Greene counter with a right hand.

Pete is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greene!
Pete is still on wobbly legs! Can Greene finish him?
Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Pete seems to have recovered his senses.
Pete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greene stalks Pete and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pete's face. Pete staggers backwards, shaken.
Greene lands a jab.
Greene throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Greene's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Greene slips a jab from Pete.
A combination from Pete does no damage.
Pete takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pete throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Pete shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pete throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
Greene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Pete's head back.
Pete takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pete wants to slow Greene down by chopping away at his legs.
Pete fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greene throws a combination. Pete tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greene lands a jab to Pete's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pete gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pete is breathing heavily.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pete.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pete might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Greene has got the better of the exchanges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Greene. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greene.
Pete misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greene looks to land a combination. Pete sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Greene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greene scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pete takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pete on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greene lands a jab to Pete's midsection.
Greene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pete back to the cage. Greene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pete shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greene cracks Pete with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greene lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pete can do to turn this around?
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pete looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Greene works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greene connects with a jab.
Pete throws a wild hook but Greene just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Pete gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Greene raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Greene!
Frank Greene decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Martin
vs
Miller

182 cm
20
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Miller wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miller trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.

Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin keeping hold of Miller's head, controlling as best he can.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
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.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Miller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martin's guard.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martin with a nice head shot there.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
Miller tries to stand up but Martin had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Martin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martin quickly recovers to half guard.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
Miller trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.

Martin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin lands with a punch from half guard.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Martin there.

Miller is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Martin finish him?
Miller wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Martin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Miller! More strikes land and this one is all over! Martin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Martin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Souwer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Souwer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

McCoy
vs
Souwer

178 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesse McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Souwer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy throws a jab when Souwer was well out of range.
Souwer scores with a jab to the body.
McCoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souwer digs a good hook to McCoy's body.
Souwer scores with a sloppy right hand. McCoy should have avoided that one.
Souwer scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souwer clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tony Souwer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souwer circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCoy.
McCoy moves out of range as Souwer strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Souwer, as that shot connected.
Souwer slips under a jab.
McCoy misses the shot to the body.
A jab from McCoy misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souwer connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Souwer. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCoy misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - McCoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souwer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Souwer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCoy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCoy misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Souwer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Souwer catches McCoy right on the button with a cross.
McCoy fails with the takedown
and Souwer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCoy tries to land a leg kick but Souwer saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souwer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCoy momentarily.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souwer as he avoids it easily.
Souwer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Souwer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souwer slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souwer.
Horrible takedown by McCoy or perhaps it was just good defense by Souwer which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Souwer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souwer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCoy has time to react.
Souwer throws a hook but McCoy blocks it.

McCoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Souwer's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McCoy throws an elbow that misses. Souwer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCoy's guard. Nice move by Souwer!
McCoy is controlling Souwer's posture.
Souwer throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souwer throwing strikes but missing.
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Souwer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy wants to sweep here but Souwer controlling him for the moment.
McCoy controlling Souwer's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Souwer won't allow McCoy to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jesse McCoy just wasn't active enough.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tony Souwer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Souwer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Souwer punishes McCoy's body with a nice straight punch.
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souwer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Souwer moves away from the strike by McCoy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souwer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Souwer thuds his right hand into McCoy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Souwer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.

McCoy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Souwer did well to prevent McCoy getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Souwer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCoy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souwer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
Souwer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCoy lands a nice short elbow.
McCoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souwer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
McCoy 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souwer tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
Souwer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
McCoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.

McCoy 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.
Souwer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCoy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Souwer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souwer is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is nestled in close to Souwer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

McCoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souwer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jesse McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Souwer trying to control here.
McCoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souwer is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCoy connects with a nice short shot to Souwer's temple.
McCoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Souwer defending well though.
Souwer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souwer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCoy thows a huge punch but Souwer dodges it nicely.
McCoy thows a huge punch but Souwer dodges it nicely.
Souwer wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souwer 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennet comes to the cage accompanied by Unloco - Crashing. Ben Schilling acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bennet
vs
Schilling

183 cm
27
193 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Bennet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Bennet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ben Schilling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet avoids the head kick by Schilling.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Schilling down.
Schilling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schilling throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
A big left from Schilling misses.
Schilling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schilling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet lands a leg kick that knocks Schilling off balance momentarily.
Bennet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schilling's sensitive parts.

Bennet clinches up with Schilling and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schilling has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schilling is trying to break the clinch but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
Bennet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bennet lands a knee to the head.
Bennet slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bennet as the two fighters clinch.
Bennet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schilling looks gassed!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a knee to the head.
Bennet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bennet landing knees to the body.
Bennet lands an elbow inside.
Bennet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
A bit of stalling here from Bennet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bennet lands a nice knee to the body.
Bennet taking a breather.
Bennet working Schilling over with knees to the body.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bennet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bennet unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schilling lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bennet is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schilling's face.
Schilling takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bennet lands a knee to the head.
Bennet slowing the pace effectively.
Schilling tries to circle away but Bennet has him pinned against the cage.
Bennet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schilling takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bennet leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet scores with a knee to the head.
Bennet is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet is pushing Schilling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Noah Bennet.
Bennet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schilling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schilling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bennet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schilling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Schilling's torso.
Schilling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Schilling moves forwards but Bennet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Bennet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noah Bennet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennet cracks Schilling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Schilling down.
Schilling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

Schilling is rocked!
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!
Bennet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schilling is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennet finish him?
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Schilling's ribs.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schilling can do to turn this around?

Bennet clinches up against the cage.
Bennet lands a knee to the head.
Bennet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bennet takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Schilling is off balance and as he stumbles, Bennet throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Schilling's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Noah Bennet!
Noah Bennet retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Noah Bennet thanked Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).