015 • Bushido PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshio Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusev Hungary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is WORLD ORDER - WORLD ORDER. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yamamoto
vs
Hungary

167 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
24
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshio Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rusev Hungary!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Hungary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hungary fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hungary misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a two punch combo.

Hungary is rocked!
We've been told by Yamamoto's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hungary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hungary is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto lands with a right that hurts Hungary. Hungary looks to clinch but Yamamoto throws a short knee that drops Hungary. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Yoshio Yamamoto!
A very excited looking Yoshio Yamamoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ashmid Datal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayann Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Datal
vs
Fernandez

176 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashmid Datal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brayann Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Datal is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez. Datal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datal throws a big counter combination but Fernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Datal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Datal counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ashmid Datal!
Ashmid Datal gave a mention to The Kings Attire and Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hooga Bello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bello comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Power of Thy Sword. Charlie Wax acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bello
vs
Wax

152 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hooga Bello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Wax!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Bello as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bello. Those never looked like landing.
Bello fails with the takedown
and Wax counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bello is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bello fails with the takedown
and Wax counters with a low kick, right behind Bello 's knee.
Wax is looking to chop away at Bello's legs.
Wax throws a nice outside leg kick.

Wax clinches with his opponent.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Hooga Bello has been cut.
Bello jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wax walks away with a smile on his face. Bello gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hooga Bello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wax.
Bello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wax as he avoids it easily.
Wax tries to counter with a clinch but Bello shakes him off and moves away.
Bello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wax sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bello somewhat.
Bello throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bello dives in and grabs Wax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wax pushes down on Bello's head and hops out.
Bello is breathing heavily.
Wax pushes Bello away with a front kick.
Bello chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wax can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax lands with a slapping head kick.
Bello shoots in looking for a takedown. Wax tries to sprawl out of it but Bello keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Wax pushes Bello up against the cage in a clinch.
Wax putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bello in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.
Wax scores with a shoulder strike.
Bello takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've been informed that Wax has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A knee to the head by Wax.
Bello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wax misses with the head strike.
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!
Wax gets underhooks to prevent Bello's takedown attempt.
Wax lands with a right to the head.
Wax scores with a knee to the head.

Hooga Bello's cut is getting worse.
Wax pushes Bello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bello's face.
Wax with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax with a knee to the head.
Wax utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wax with a knee to the head.
Wax scores a nice knee to the body.
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bello lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wax scores with a knee to the head.
Wax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellos head.
Wax lands a knee to the body.
Wax scores a nice knee to the body.
Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bello lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Wax.
Wax slowing the pace effectively.
Wax pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bello takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax crunches a lovely knee into Bello's ribcage.
Wax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wax scores with a shot to the side of Bello's head.
Wax with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Wax to work.
Wax is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wax lands a good knee to the midsection. Bello won't want to take too many of those.
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Hooga Bello's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wax.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.
Bello drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wax gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wax lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bello can't get the takedown.
Bello tries to score a body lock takedown but Wax shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wax putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bello in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wax landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wax obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wax scores a nice knee to the body.
Wax utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wax landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wax lands with a right to the head.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.

Jeez, Hooga Bello's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Wax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hooga Bello's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wax lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bello will feel that in the morning.
A good leg kick by Wax.
Bello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wax pinned against the cage. Wax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bello takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wax leaves Bello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Wax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bello crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wax - the referee stops the clock and Bello gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wax. Bello manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wax closes the distance and pushes Bello back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Wax.
Wax landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wax landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax lands with a light punch inside.
Wax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wax gets underhooks to prevent Bello's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hooga Bello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wax scores with a knee to the head.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.
Wax with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wax.
Wax landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Wax.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hooga Bello's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charlie Wax!
Charlie Wax seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Waranggai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waranggai has chosen Dangdut Koplo as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tito Waranggai was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Creed
vs
Waranggai

185 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tito Waranggai!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a big shot that misses.
Waranggai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Waranggai has eaten all the pies!

Waranggai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Creed tries to get to full guard but Waranggai has control of the leg.
Waranggai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waranggai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creed defending well though.
Creed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Creed keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Waranggai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Waranggai not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Waranggai seems to be working for a kimura but Creed defends the submission attempt.
Creed wants to get back to full guard.
Waranggai prevents Creed from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Waranggai shoots in looking for a takedown but Creed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Waranggai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Creed's head coaches at Ultimate MMA Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Waranggai ducks right into an uppercut from Creed.
Waranggai throws a sloppy head kick
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waranggai tries for a takedown but Creed circles away easily
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waranggai looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waranggai needs to keep his hands up - Creed had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Tito Waranggai has been cut.
Creed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Waranggai's calf.
Creed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Creed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Waranggai fails with the takedown
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Waranggai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Creed lands.
Creed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Creed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Waranggai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creed cracks Waranggai with an open hand slap.
Creed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Waranggai under the eye.
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waranggai doesn't seem bothered though.
Creed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Creed closes the distance and pushes Waranggai back into the cage.
Creed lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
Creed lands an elbow inside that Waranggai shrugs off.
Waranggai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Creed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Waranggai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Creed.
Apollo Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed scores with the left hand. Waranggai knows he should have avoided that one.

That has opened up Tito Waranggai's cut even more.

Nice combo by Creed! Oh, that's hurt him - Waranggai falls to the canvas and Creed follows him into side control.

Waranggai is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Creed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Waranggai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Creed's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Waranggai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Creed works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Creed trying to control the action but Waranggai is working from the bottom.
Waranggai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Creed scores with punches from side control.

Creed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Waranggai stops Creed from passing to mount.
Waranggai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Creed lands an elbow.
Creed scores with punches from side control.
Creed in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Waranggai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Creed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been informed that Waranggai has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Waranggai with a lazy takedown attempt

and Creed counters with a right hand that sends Waranggai tumbling to the canvas! Can Creed finish him? He dives into Waranggai's guard looking to do just that!
Waranggai is still in real trouble! Can Creed finish him?
Creed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Creed stands up over Waranggai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed tries to stand but Waranggai is controlling from the bottom.
Waranggai seems to have recovered his senses.
Creed is working Waranggai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Creed gets to his feet and stands over Waranggai, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Waranggai felt that one! Creed unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Waranggai from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Creed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Rautakallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rautakallio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Finlandia Hymni. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kozlov
vs
Rautakallio

185 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Igor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tarmo Rautakallio!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kozlov clinches.
Rautakallio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.

Rautakallio is trying to trip Kozlov. He has hold of a leg but Kozlov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rautakallio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Rautakallio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kozlov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kozlov has escaped and now he's on top!

Kozlov wanted to stand there but Rautakallio had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Rautakallio keeps moving.

Rautakallio pushes a forearm under Kozlov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kozlov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarmo Rautakallio!
A relieved looking Tarmo Rautakallio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dark Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dany Agua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Terror
vs
Agua

172 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Mizuko 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dark Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dany Agua!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Agua tries to sprawl but Terror drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Agua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Terror trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Terror postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Agua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terror wants to control from the top but Agua keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Agua holds on and takes a little breather.
Agua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terror.
Agua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Terror is controlling him.
Terror has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Agua 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terror trying to control but Agua is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Terror's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Agua trying to control the position.
Terror working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror landing some decent shots from guard.

Agua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Agua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terror.
Agua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agua is looking to stall here but Terror recovers full guard.
Agua throwing strikes from guard but Terror blocks nicely.
Agua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Terror knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Agua on the ground.
Terror tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror is working hard here to advance position.
Terror keeping moving, preventing Agua from controlling successfully.

Agua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Terror dives on top into guard.

Terror distracts Agua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Terror scoring with punches to the head and body.
Agua has momentary wrist control but Terror slips an elbow through the middle.
Agua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agua wants to sweep but no luck.
Terror scoring with punches to the head and body.
Agua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terror's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agua wants to stand but Terror has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agua throwing strikes from guard but Terror blocks nicely.
Terror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terror pulls Agua in close to his closed guard and prevents Agua from doing any damage or advancing position.
Agua wants to control from the top but Terror keeps moving.
Agua postures up and lands a big shot to Terror's brow.
Terror is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Agua wants to get up but he can't break Terror's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Terror trying to keep a closed guard but Agua is proving a slippery customer.
Terror might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Agua scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Terror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terror is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Terror's head coaches at NexGen Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Terror fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Agua sprawls well initially but Terror persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Agua trying to control from the bottom.
Agua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Terror.
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. Terror connects with a nice short shot to Agua's temple.
Terror scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Agua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agua trying to control but Terror postures up.
Agua might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Terror haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Terror not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Agua throws a body punch but Terror moves out of range.
Agua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Terror misses the target.
Dark Terror is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terror misses with a takedown attempt - Agua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Agua tries to sprawl but Terror drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Agua keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Terror sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Agua defending well though.
Agua is staying active underneath Terror, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Agua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Agua is trying to maintain the position but Terror is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terror looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Agua is rocked!
Agua won't allow Terror to pass to mount.
Agua is looking to escape.
Agua trying to hold on to Terror's head to control him but Terror postures up.
Agua wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agua wants to control but Terror is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Terror in particular looking to stall.
Agua is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Terror wants to control but Agua is keeping him busy.
Agua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Terror is working away from the top position though.
Terror not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Agua is pressing down on Terror's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Terror connects with a couple of short punches.
Terror working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Agua is still in real trouble! Can Terror finish him?
Agua is breathing heavily.
Terror keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Agua's head.
Terror loads up on a big left hand. Agua felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Terror looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Agua can't hide his disappointment, as Terror celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dark Terror!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etsu Kamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

G Rection
vs
Kamon

196 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh G Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Etsu Kamon!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rection swinging wildly here.
Rection misses with a few strikes there.
Kamon lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Hugh G Rection has been cut.
Rection scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Etsu Kamon has been cut.

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

Kamon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rection tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rection digs a good body shot into Kamon's ribs.

Rection drops Kamon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kamon looks back up at him and smiles so Rection waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kamon is still on wobbly legs! Can Rection finish him?
Rection jabs Kamon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamon fails with the takedown
and Rection counters with a left to the body.
Kamon looks winded!
Rection lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kamon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Rection from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kamon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugh G Rection!
After the fight, Hugh G Rection was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pillow Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hands
vs
Silva

190 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pillow Hands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Silva !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands slips under a jab from Silva .
Silva leaves Hands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Hands.
Hands takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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

Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hands has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hands regains half guard.
Hands wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands is staying active underneath Silva , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hands is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hands is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hands is staying active underneath Silva , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hands keeping control of the position.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Hands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva throwing shots but Hands is blocking nicely.
Hands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hands wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva digs a good body shot into Hands's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pillow Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hands shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Hands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hands stopping the sweep attempt from Silva .
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva prevents Hands from getting back to his feet.
Silva trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
Silva postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hands looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva is working Hands over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva postures up in Hands's guard and throws a big left but Hands blocks it.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva prevents Hands from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hands.
Hands shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Hands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva misses with a body shot.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Hands's defenses.

Hands clinches.
Hands prevents a body shot from Silva .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hands softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Hands lands a shoulder strike.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pillow Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hands uses from the top position.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hands won't allow Silva to sweep him here.

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

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hands passes Silva 's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Hands trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva tries to roll over but Hands keeps him under control.
Hands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Hands passes into side control, despite Silva 's attempt to control the position.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands working away.
Karl Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.

Hands is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Hands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Hands is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hands content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Hands is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hands works his way into full mount!
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hands with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Hands landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pillow Hands dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hands shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hands gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva stuns Hands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands moves to clinch but Silva breaks away

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hands!
Hands is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hands tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva working for a submission but Hands is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hands gets back to half guard.
Hands wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hands is pressing down on Silva 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands controlling the position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hands 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.
Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hands's guard.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hands is now in Silva 's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hands wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hands is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hands tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hands wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Hands's hands, connecting with Hands's forehead.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hands with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Silva really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silva misses with a wild body shot.

Hands has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Hands has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hands prevents a body shot from Silva .
Hands stalls.
Hands is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hands lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva pushes Hands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Hands is trying to trip Silva . He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hands persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hands would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hands is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hands tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Hands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hands taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva winds up and cracks Hands with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva winds up and cracks Hands with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Hands is working away.
Silva is nestled in close to Hands, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hands on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hands has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hands is trying to stand.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Hands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hands keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva postures up in Hands's guard and throws a big left but Hands blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hands slips a straight right by Silva .
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva works Hands's body with a nice hook.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva distracts Hands with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Silva dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silva throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Pillow Hands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hands misses with a two punch combination.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Hands shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Hands shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Hands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pillow Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hands to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hands's guard.

Silva distracts Hands with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hands 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.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! Hands is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hands manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Hands's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushing down on Hands's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hands keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hands taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Hands is having none of it.
Silva is thwarting Hands's attempts to control the position.
Hands is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva prevents Hands from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control. Hands wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hands on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Hands wants to get back to his feet.
Silva throwing shots but Hands is blocking nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hands with a lazy takedown attempt

and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hands's guard.
Silva trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pillow Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Hands's brow.
Karl Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Hands blocks nicely.
Hands working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva cracks Hands with a solid left hand.
Hands will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Silva !
Karl Silva is the new middleweight champion!