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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Masada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masada comes to the ring accompanied by "Tokyo Drift (Restage Remix)" by Teriyaki Boyz. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Masada
vs
Zane

176 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

173 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideki Masada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Zane!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masada scores with a head kick.
Zane throws a series of punches but Masada avoids them all with ease.
Zane throws a lazy head kick

and Masada counters by clinching up.
Masada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zane is defending well.

Masada pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Masada kicks Zane off and gets to his feet.
Masada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Masada shoots in and gets a takedown into Zane's guard.
Masada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zane's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Masada gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Masada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zane but Zane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideki Masada. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Masada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zane's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masada trying to control the position from guard on top but Zane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masada slips nicely into half guard.
Masada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Masada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Masada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zane is looking for a sweep. Masada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Masada is trying to work for a kimura but Zane is defending well.
Zane has a hand on Masada's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Masada takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Masada is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Zane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zane wants to control but Masada is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Masada there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Masada throwing strikes here but Zane is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Masada throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Zane wants to hold on but Masada pushes him away.
Masada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zane is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Masada goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zane is on top in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zane trying to control but Masada is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Masada fails with a takedown attempt.
Zane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masada pinned against the ropes. Masada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zane misses with a right hand
and Zane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike Zane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masada misses with a takedown attempt - Zane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zane misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Masada shoots in for a takedown but Zane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masada shoots for a double leg takedown but Zane sprawls well. He's pushed Masada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zane throws a nice looking combination but Masada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideki Masada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zane throws a head kick that misses
and Masada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masada closes the distance and clinches up with Zane, looking for a takedown. Masada pushes Zane against the ropes but Zane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hideki Masada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zane throws a low kick, looking for Masada's leg but Masada calmly moves out of range.
Masada fails with a takedown attempt.
Masada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zane looks to throw the jab but Masada is out of range.
Zane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Masada eats them both and turns towards Zane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masada.
Zane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masada counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice combination there by Zane.
Masada throws a head kick that misses.

Zane darts in and clinches Masada up against the ropes.
Masada gets underhooks to prevent Zane's takedown attempt.
Zane misses with a hook from the clinch.

Masada is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Zane can't fight it off and eventually Masada manages to take the fight to the floor. Zane looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zane trying to keep a closed guard but Masada is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zane wants to stand and escape but Masada is having none of it.
Zane keeping moving, preventing Masada from controlling successfully.
Zane 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masada defends it nicely.
Zane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Zane misses.

Masada pushes Zane up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zane misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zane takes a swing at Masada's ribcage but misses.

Masada moves into the clinch successfully.

Masada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Zane.
Masada shoots in and drives through. Zane sprawls well.
Zane looks to score with a jab to the body but Masada is just out of range.
Masada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zane lands with a slapping head kick.
Zane thows a body shot but no joy.

Zane gets tackled into the ropes by Masada. Masada maintains the clinch.
Zane tries to pull guard but Masada won't allow it.
Zane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Masada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Masada pulls Zane into guard.
Zane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Masada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zane throws a strike but Masada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Masada stands up from Zane's guard - Masada perhaps looking for a knockout.

Masada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zane quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Masada is working for a kimura but Zane is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Hideki Masada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zane throws a combination that misses
and Masada counters with a low kick, right behind Zane 's knee.
Zane misses the shot to the body.
Masada checks a leg kick.
Masada has a takedown stuffed.
Zane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masada dives in for a single leg takedown but Zane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Masada managing to block the knees to the body from Zane.

Masada turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zane tries to bench press Masada off him but Masada keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masada throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Masada tries for a kimura but Zane is defending well.

Masada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masada wants to control but Zane is keeping him busy.
Zane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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

Masada wants to work for an arm triangle but Zane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masada stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Zane thumps Masada with a low kick.
Zane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zane with a jab.
Masada shoots in looking for a takedown. Zane tries to sprawl out of it but Masada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideki Masada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Zane misses.
Zane looks for the body kick but Masada saw that one coming.
Zane looks to throw the jab but Masada is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zane, right into the meat.
Zane throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masada manages to avoid it.
Zane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masada circles away quickly and effectively.

Masada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zane's half guard.
Masada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zane!

Masada looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Masada controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masada trying to control but Zane is having none of it.

Masada with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Masada looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zane really wants to buck Masada off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Masada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Hideki Masada!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Hideki Masada!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Hideki Masada!

Hideki Masada wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Hideki Masada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Alves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jet Chan's chin.

Alves
vs
Chan

195 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

204 cm
28
260 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Chan!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chan closes the distance and clinches up with Alves, looking for a takedown. Chan pushes Alves against the ropes but Alves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Alves clinches up with Chan and pushes him back against the ropes.

Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chan.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alves's guard now.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Alves passes Chan's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Alves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alves!
Alves regains half guard.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves working a defensive guard here.

Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.

Chan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Alves to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Alves pulls down on the head and he's put Chan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucas Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shrab Kabovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakbar Shamuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kabovik
vs
Shamuli

179 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

158 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shrab Kabovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakbar Shamuli!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabovik looks to clinch

and Shamuli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kabovik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kabovik is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Shamuli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamuli has Kabovik pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kabovik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kabovik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kabovik wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamuli won't allow it.
Kabovik lands a right hand.
Kabovik wants to stall.
Maybe Kabovik would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabovik missing with knees to the body.
Kabovik tries a knee to the head but Shamuli blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamuli as Kabovik tries to tie him up.
Kabovik lands an uppercut.
Kabovik tries to throw a body punch but Shamuli avoids it by throwing Kabovik back against the ropes.
Shamuli looking for a takedown.
Shrab Kabovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakbar Shamuli.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamuli as Kabovik tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kabovik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kabovik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamuli keeps control of Kabovik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shamuli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kabovik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shamuli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shamuli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kabovik missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kabovik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kabovik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kabovik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamuli blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamuli tries to score a body lock takedown but Kabovik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kabovik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Kabovik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kabovik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamuli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kabovik misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Shamuli keeps control of Kabovik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kabovik as the two fighters clinch.
Kabovik lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrab Kabovik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Shamuli misses with a takedown
and Kabovik counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Shamuli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shamuli trying to control but Kabovik is working from the bottom.
Kabovik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kabovik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamuli's guard.
Kabovik stops Shamuli from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kabovik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kabovik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamuli is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabovik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shamuli wants to get back to his feet but Kabovik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kabovik throwing strikes but missing.
Shamuli wants to get back to his feet but Kabovik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Shamuli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kabovik tries to clinch up but Shamuli circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamuli with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kabovik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kabovik is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamuli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kabovik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamuli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kabovik wants to pass to mount but Shamuli is defending the position.
Kabovik wants to control but Shamuli is keeping him busy.
Shamuli is trying to stand back up but Kabovik is controlling him

Shamuli kicks Kabovik off and gets back to his feet.
Shamuli fails with the takedown
and Kabovik counters with a two punch combo.
Shrab Kabovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakbar Shamuli.

Kabovik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamuli, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kabovik gets underhooks to prevent Shamuli's takedown attempt.
Shamuli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kabovik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shamuli has Kabovik pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kabovik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kabovik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shrab Kabovik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamuli shoots in looking for a takedown but Kabovik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shamuli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kabovik tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamuli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kabovik forces Shamuli back against the ropes and clinches.
Kabovik tries to stall but Shamuli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kabovik tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamuli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kabovik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kabovik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kabovik lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik slowing the pace effectively.
Kabovik tries to break the clinch but Shamuli is controlling the position.
Kabovik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kabovik has had enough of the clinch but Shamuli keeps him there for the moment.

Shamuli turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shamuli controls the position from side control.
Kabovik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kabovik tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kabovik wants to control but Shamuli postures up.
Shamuli gets to mount! Kabovik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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 Shrab Kabovik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kabovik has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

Kabovik breaks the clinch.
Kabovik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Shamuli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamuli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kabovik as he avoids it easily.

Kabovik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shamuli!
Sloppy strikes there by Kabovik.
Shamuli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kabovik asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kabovik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamuli is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shamuli is looking to get back to his feet here but Kabovik is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shamuli's back.
Kabovik lands punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamuli is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shamuli covering up well under a series of strikes from Kabovik.
Kabovik softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kabovik is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Shamuli. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Shrab Kabovik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamuli has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kabovik is punishing Shamuli with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamuli controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamuli prevents Kabovik from getting a body triangle.
Shamuli controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Shamuli covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kabovik lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kabovik.
Kabovik misses with a punch to the head.
Kabovik scores with punches to the body.
Kabovik biding his time, looking for the opening.

Shamuli manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Shamuli shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shamuli.
Shrab Kabovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakbar Shamuli.
Shamuli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kabovik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kabovik keeping moving, preventing Shamuli from controlling successfully.
Kabovik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kabovik, not yet.
Shamuli wants to control from the top but Kabovik keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kabovik wants to stand up but Shamuli is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shrab Kabovik.
Well Kabovik 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Shrab Kabovik!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Shrab Kabovik!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Shrab Kabovik!

Shrab Kabovik wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Hakbar Shamuli had this to say: 'Needa Practice More'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaddie Defensor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinoki has chosen wadiako as his entrance music. Naya Shinoki is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Defensor
vs
Shinoki

170 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
169 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaddie Defensor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naya Shinoki !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defensor cracks Shinoki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Defensor. No joy for Shinoki on that attempt.
Defensor throws a poor cross that misses

and Shinoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Defensor wants to get back to full guard.
Shinoki is looking to advance position but Defensor won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defensor wants to get back to his feet.
Defensor is not content to let Shinoki control the position.
Shinoki thows a huge punch but Defensor dodges it nicely.
Defensor wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shinoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Shinoki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Defensor was covering up waiting for the punch and Shinoki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shinoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Defensor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Defensor wants to stand but Shinoki is controlling the position.
Defensor trying to keep a closed guard but Shinoki is proving a slippery customer.
Shinoki won't allow Defensor to get back to his feet.
Defensor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinoki on the ground.
Shinoki content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jaddie Defensor.
Shinoki tries to clinch but Defensor is having none of it.
Shinoki dives in and grabs Defensor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Defensor pushes down on Shinoki 's head and hops out.
Shinoki blocks a head kick by Defensor.
Shinoki shoots for a takedown but Defensor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaddie Defensor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naya Shinoki .
A jab from Defensor misses.
Defensor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shinoki is defended easily by Defensor.
Shinoki tries to clinch but Defensor moves out of range.

Shinoki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shinoki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shinoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shinoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Defensor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Defensor is being controlled here.
Shinoki working the ground and pound from side control.
Defensor is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Defensor is pushing Shinoki 's head away, looking to escape. Shinoki manages to hold on to the position though.
Shinoki working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defensor gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
BOOM! Shinoki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinoki controlling the position easily from mount.
Defensor is looking to improve his position but Shinoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Shinoki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Shinoki looking to secure an arm triangle but Defensor defends it well.
Shinoki controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Defensor tries to reverse the position but Shinoki maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naya Shinoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Shinoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Shinoki closes the distance and clinches.
Defensor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shinoki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jaddie Defensor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naya Shinoki .
Defensor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shinoki avoids it.
Shinoki fails to pull guard.
Shinoki scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Shinoki to work.
Shinoki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Defensor after a bit of a struggle.
Shinoki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shinoki wants to take the fight to the mat but Defensor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shinoki is working for takedown but Defensor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Defensor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Defensor breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Defensor's head coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shinoki tries for a takedown but Defensor circles away easily
and Shinoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shinoki wants to clinch
and Defensor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Shinoki scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Defensor does no damage.
Shinoki tries to clinch there but Defensor circles away.
Defensor misses with the combination.
Jaddie Defensor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Shinoki drives through and clinches with Defensor against the ropes.
Shinoki landing knees to the body.
Shinoki wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defensor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Defensor stops a takedown attempt from Shinoki .
Shinoki takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Defensor manages to break the clinch.
Defensor looks to land a combination but Shinoki avoids it well.
Defensor stuffs the takedown attempt from Shinoki . Shinoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinoki tries to clinch there but Defensor circles away.
Defensor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shinoki moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Defensor. No joy for Shinoki on that attempt.

Shinoki moves into the clinch.
Shinoki jumps guard but Defensor stands there with Shinoki around his waist. Shinoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defensor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shinoki blocks an elbow strike.
Shinoki wants a takedown.
Defensor trying to stall but Shinoki improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Defensor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shinoki 's brow.
Shinoki tries to score a body lock takedown but Defensor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shinoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Defensor is trying to force a seperation but Shinoki has the dominant position.

Shinoki has Defensor pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shinoki pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Defensor tumbling to the mat - Shinoki dives into Defensor's guard.
Shinoki looking to sit in guard and control but Defensor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shinoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Defensor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Shinoki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Defensor has his hands clasped together but Shinoki extends and breaks Defensor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shinoki .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naya Shinoki !
Naya Shinoki is the new lightweight champion!
Naya Shinoki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.
Jaddie Defensor was interviewed post fight and said 'i will try harder.'.