UPG: 11 Renegade Killers PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hwang Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fukuta
vs
Yang Lee

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
156 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hwang Yang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Sai Fukuta has been cut.
Fukuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fukuta wants to clinch
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fukuta.
Fukuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Fukuta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fukuta tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukuta misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Fukuta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Fukuta counters with a head kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Fukuta blocks a head kick by Lee.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Fukuta clinches up against the cage.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee is trying to break free.
Fukuta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fukuta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fukuta tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fukuta tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.

Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fukuta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fukuta. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A big left from Fukuta misses.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sai Fukuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Fukuta fails with the takedown.
Fukuta is breathing heavily.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fukuta is looking to clinch.
Hwang Yang Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukuta shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Fukuta moves out of range easily.
Lee lands a front kick.
Fukuta misses with a kick to the body
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fukuta avoids the head kick by Lee.
Fukuta shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Fukuta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fukuta's head.
A head kick misses from Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fukuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fukuta if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Fukuta moves out of range easily.
Lee lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukuta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Fukuta persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fukuta shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Fukuta moves out of range easily.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hwang Yang Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sai Fukuta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fukuta instigates a clinch.
Fukuta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lee breaks from the clinch.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fukuta fails to land the takedown.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Fukuta backs away looking to recover.
A head kick from Lee lands but Fukuta takes it in his stride.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Hwang Yang Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a head kick that Fukuta semi-blocks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Fukuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fukuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee lands a head kick!
Fukuta takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Sai Fukuta's cut is getting worse.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a series of punches but Fukuta avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fukuta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta avoids the head kick by Lee.
Fukuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fukuta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fukuta somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fukuta fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sai Fukuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukuta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fukuta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a right and a left that Fukuta avoids nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.

Fukuta feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Fukuta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Lee wants to stand up but Fukuta is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuta is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Fukuta has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hwang Yang Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sai Fukuta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fukuta looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Fukuta 's knee.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fukuta.
Fukuta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fukuta is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukuta.

Fukuta forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuta.

Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Fukuta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fukuta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fukuta somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Fukuta.
Fukuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fukuta wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Fukuta wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Fukuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuta avoids the head kick by Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukuta.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee lands a head kick. Fukuta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fukuta misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fukuta is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fukuta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fukuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Fukuta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Lee tenderised Fukuta's leg. Fukuta is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Fukuta does no damage.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Fukuta closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Fukuta pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Fukuta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Fukuta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fukuta is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Fukuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Fukuta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fukuta off to one side.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Fukuta dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Hwang Yang Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fukuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Sai Fukuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Fukuta misses
and Lee counters with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hwang Yang Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hwang Yang Lee!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gebhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal West looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Gebhard
vs
West

188 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Gebhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamal West!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
West missing with a left hand there. Gebhard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Gebhard moves into the clinch.
Gebhard lands an uppercut.
Gebhard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gebhard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gebhard walks away with a smile on his face. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gebhard moves into the clinch.
West is trying to pull guard but Gebhard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dave Gebhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal West.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gebhard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gebhard with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Gebhard clinches up against the cage.

Gebhard breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gebhard clinches.

Gebhard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gebhard postures up.
West looks gassed!
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gebhard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gebhard is looking to stand up but West won't let him.
Gebhard trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gebhard throws a big elbow that misses.
Gebhard scoring with some ground and pound.
Gebhard distracts West with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gebhard throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
West looking to control but Gebhard passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gebhard lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is refusing to be controlled, as Gebhard sits in half guard.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gebhard.
Gebhard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gebhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gebhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Ground and pound from Gebhard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gebhard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gebhard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gebhard tries to stand and escape but West is controlling the position.
West is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gebhard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gebhard working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Gebhard connects with a nice short shot to West's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gebhard lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gebhard working West over with strikes.
Gebhard tries to pass the half guard into mount. West knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gebhard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gebhard wants to get back to his feet.
Gebhard moves into full mount! West won't be happy about that!
Gebhard cracks West with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhard lands a big shot there that rocks West but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gebhard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

West is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gebhard loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have West scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Gebhard land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Gebhard stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Gebhard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

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

Banchamek
vs
Domingo

180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Valhalla Fight Wear

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoddy Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angelo Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Domingo with that takedown attempt.

Banchamek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.

Domingo has clasped his hands together around Banchamek's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Banchamek wants to get back to his feet but Domingo drags him back down.
Banchamek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Banchamek is pushing Domingo's head away, looking to escape. Domingo manages to hold on to the position though.
Banchamek takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domingo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banchamek some visible discomfort.
Banchamek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banchamek tries to get out of the position.
Domingo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banchamek wants to get back to his feet but Domingo drags him back down.
Check out the look on Domingo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Domingo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Banchamek is rocked!
Banchamek is pushing Domingo's head away, looking to escape. Domingo manages to hold on to the position though.
Oh Banchamek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banchamek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Domingo connects with a decent elbow.
Banchamek seems to have got his legs back now.
Domingo cracks Banchamek with a big right hand but Banchamek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo working the ground and pound.
Domingo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banchamek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Banchamek managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Domingo.
Banchamek is breathing heavily.
Domingo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Domingo looks up at the clock and then as Banchamek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Domingo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domingo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Banchamek pushes Domingo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Domingo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Domingo working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Domingo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Domingo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banchamek some visible discomfort.
Domingo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banchamek some visible discomfort.
Banchamek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Domingo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banchamek to see if he's OK.
Domingo scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Domingo cracks Banchamek with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Domingo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Banchamek is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Domingo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Domingo!
Angelo Domingo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Valhalla Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baru Damdin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Graga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Graga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Damdin
vs
Graga

194 cm
25
276 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baru Damdin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Graga!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damdin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graga circles away.
Damdin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graga wants to clinch up but Damdin keeps it at a distance.

Damdin gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Damdin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graga's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Damdin lands a nice short elbow.
Graga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Damdin.
Damdin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Damdin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Damdin thows a huge punch but Graga dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damdin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Damdin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Damdin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graga is trying to stand up here but Damdin is controlling him well.
Damdin working Graga over with strikes.
Graga has hold of Damdin's hands but Damdin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Damdin.
Damdin postures up in Graga's guard and throws a big left but Graga blocks it.
Graga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Damdin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damdin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Damdin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damdin slips nicely into half guard.
Damdin working the head and body with strikes.
Damdin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Damdin connects with a nice short shot to Graga's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graga taking some punishment here, with Damdin in his half guard.
Damdin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Damdin 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damdin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graga's head.
Damdin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Damdin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graga defending well though.
Damdin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Graga to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damdin throws a big right hand that misses.
Graga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Damdin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Damdin chips away with some ground and pound.
Graga has momentary wrist control but Damdin slips an elbow through the middle.
Damdin tries to free his leg and advance position but Graga is retaining full guard.
Damdin lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Damdin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Graga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Damdin has Graga in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damdin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Damdin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graga swivels and escapes.
Graga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graga stuffs the takedown attempt from Damdin. Damdin gets slowly back to his feet.
John Graga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graga scores with a head kick.
Damdin misses with a takedown attempt - Graga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baru Damdin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damdin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damdin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Graga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Damdin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graga tries to avoid it but Damdin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graga to the ground. Graga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graga doesn't manage to clinch there - Damdin circles away.
Graga fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Graga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Damdin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Graga after a bit of a struggle.
Graga misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Graga.
Damdin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Graga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damdin takes an elbow to the temple.
Graga misses with an elbow over the top.
Damdin is looking for a takedown.
Damdin takes an elbow to the temple.
Graga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Damdin's face.
Graga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Graga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Graga.
Graga throws an elbow that misses.
Damdin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graga obliges.
Damdin is looking for a takedown.
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!
Graga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damdin managing to block the knees to the body from Graga.
Graga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graga with a knee to the head.
Damdin tries for a takedown but Graga manages to get underhooks.
Graga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graga lands an elbow that stopped Damdin in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Graga.
Damdin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Damdin takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Graga.
Damdin can't get the takedown.
Graga connects with a knee to the head.
Graga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graga is pressed up against the cage. Damdin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graga down to the mat. Graga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graga throws a series of strikes that have Damdin backpedaling.
Baru Damdin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damdin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Graga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damdin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damdin keeps the fight on the outside.
Graga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Damdin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damdin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graga as he jumps to the side.
Graga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Damdin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damdin fails with a takedown attempt.
Graga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graga misses with a series of wild punches.
Damdin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damdin fails with a takedown attempt.
Graga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damdin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damdin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graga wants to clinch up but Damdin keeps it at a distance.
John Graga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damdin looks for a takedown but Graga sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graga tries to clinch there but Damdin circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damdin avoids the head kick by Graga.
Nice sprawl there from Graga as Damdin shoots in.
Graga lands a high kick!
Graga fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Graga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Graga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Damdin shoots for a takedown but Graga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Graga instigates a clinch.
Damdin managing to block the knees to the body from Graga.
Damdin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Graga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Damdin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graga misses with a knee strike.
Graga throws an elbow but it misses.
Damdin avoids a wild elbow strike from Graga.

Graga is fighting off a takedown attempt but Damdin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Graga to the mat. Graga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Damdin throws an elbow that misses. Graga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Damdin's guard. Nice move by Graga!

Damdin is working an open guard so Graga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graga tries to clinch up but Damdin circles away and keeps his distance.

Graga clinches up with Damdin and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Damdin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graga misses with a knee strike.

Damdin has clasped his hands together around Graga's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Baru Damdin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Damdin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Damdin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Damdin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graga regains half guard, as Damdin was trying to land strikes.
Graga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damdin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Damdin scores with a couple of nice shots.

Graga kicks off Damdin and gets to his feet.
John Graga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damdin tries for a takedown but Graga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baru Damdin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damdin shoots in but Graga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graga tests Damdin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damdin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Damdin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graga tries to clinch up but Damdin circles away and keeps his distance.
Graga wants to clinch.

Damdin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Damdin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Damdin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Damdin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Graga avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Damdin.
Damdin in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Damdin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damdin prevents Graga from escaping the position.

Damdin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Damdin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baru Damdin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Damdin 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:27

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

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose RIzal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kitsune
vs
RIzal

160 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose RIzal!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RIzal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kitsune as he avoids it easily.
Kitsune displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from RIzal.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as RIzal checks a leg kick.
Kitsune tries a head kick but it misses.
RIzal misses with a takedown

and Kitsune counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Momoshiro Kitsune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. RIzal is keeping the position for now.
Kitsune could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
RIzal is trying to control the position from the bottom.

RIzal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kitsune lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but RIzal keeps moving.

Kitsune drops back looking for a leg! RIzal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and RIzal manages to kick Kitsune off! Kitsune jumps back into RIzal's guard.
RIzal is trying to keep Kitsune in close.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.
RIzal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

RIzal working for a triangle but Kitsune defends it easily.

RIzal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kitsune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kitsune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RIzal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

RIzal has his foot on Kitsune's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kitsune works his way back into a safe position though.

Kitsune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kitsune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
RIzal keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
Kitsune is pushing down on RIzal's leg trying to pass to half guard. RIzal is fighting to maintain full guard but Kitsune has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kitsune is sneakily working for an arm triangle but RIzal sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

RIzal kicks off Kitsune and gets to his feet.
RIzal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kitsune swivels and escapes.
RIzal looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kitsune keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown but RIzal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Kitsune or perhaps it was just good defense by RIzal which made him look bad.
RIzal shoots in looking for a takedown. Kitsune tries to sprawl out of it but RIzal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kitsune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
RIzal misses with a takedown

and Kitsune counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in RIzal's guard now.
Kitsune trying to control but RIzal is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.

RIzal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitsune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kitsune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kitsune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but RIzal keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kitsune trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
RIzal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kitsune controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kitsune tries a head kick but it misses.
RIzal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
RIzal misses with a takedown attempt
and Kitsune counters with a series of strikes. RIzal will be more careful next time no doubt.
RIzal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kitsune pinned against the cage. Kitsune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Momoshiro Kitsune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal.
Kitsune shoots in but RIzal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kitsune swats away the attempt to clinch by RIzal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kitsune shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kitsune showed some decent athleticism there.

Kitsune is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kitsune is sneakily working for an arm triangle but RIzal sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Kitsune is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
RIzal is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune is trying to work for a kimura but RIzal is defending well.
Momoshiro Kitsune overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RIzal is pressing down on Kitsune's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

RIzal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kitsune is aware though and is defending well.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.

RIzal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kitsune drops back looking for a leg! RIzal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and RIzal manages to kick Kitsune off! Kitsune jumps back into RIzal's guard.
RIzal keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
RIzal lands with a heel strike from the guard.
RIzal keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.

RIzal has his foot on Kitsune's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kitsune works his way back into a safe position though.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.

RIzal looking for a guillotine here but Kitsune defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kitsune thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kitsune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.
Kitsune postures up in RIzal's guard and throws a big left but RIzal blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RIzal is trying to control the position but Kitsune postures up.
Kitsune trying to control but RIzal is working from the bottom.
RIzal pulls Kitsune in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Momoshiro Kitsune will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

RIzal doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kitsune counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kitsune.

RIzal looking for a guillotine here but Kitsune defends easily.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but RIzal keeps moving.
Kitsune wants to pass the guard but RIzal is keeping the position.
Kitsune slips nicely into half guard.
RIzal tries to get to full guard but Kitsune has control of the leg.
RIzal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kitsune 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RIzal is trying to get back to full guard.

Kitsune is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so RIzal is just riding it out for now. Kitsune eventually gives up the hold.
RIzal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for RIzal.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
RIzal keeping full guard, as Kitsune tries to pass.

RIzal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
RIzal controls Kitsune momentarily but Kitsune frees himself.
Kitsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. RIzal is keeping the position for now.

Kitsune got a little sloppy there for a moment and RIzal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kitsune has managed to get both his arms back between RIzal's legs - danger averted.
RIzal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune is stalling in the full guard.
Kitsune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RIzal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kitsune trying to control but RIzal is working from the bottom.
RIzal keeping full guard, as Kitsune tries to pass.
RIzal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kitsune is controlling him.
RIzal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsune sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Momoshiro Kitsune wasn't doing enough on the ground.
RIzal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kitsune circles away.
Kitsune misses with a low kick.
RIzal with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kitsune counter with a right hand.
Jose RIzal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momoshiro Kitsune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal.

Kitsune scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kitsune is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but RIzal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RIzal struggling a bit here.
Momoshiro Kitsune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kitsune tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Momoshiro Kitsune!