Puraido FC 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Garnett
vs
Aldo

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Murilo Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aldo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garnett's half guard.
Garnett is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Garnett is looking to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murilo Aldo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Puka Kupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senip Sutak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kupa
vs
Sutak

178 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Puka Kupa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senip Sutak!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kupa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sutak.
A telegraphed right hand from Kupa misses the target.
Sutak throws a hook to the side of Kupa's head but Kupa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sutak throws a head kick that misses.
Kupa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sutak.
Kupa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kupa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sutak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sutak lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutak misses with a kick to the body.
Kupa cracks Sutak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sutak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kupa moves out of range of the body kick from Sutak.
Kupa throws a big counter combination but Sutak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sutak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kupa.
Sutak pushes Kupa away with a front kick.
Kupa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kupa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sutak manages to avoid it.
Sutak is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kupa misses with a double jab.
Sutak scores with a nice right hand.
Kupa looks to land a combination but Sutak avoids it well.
Sutak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kupa manages to avoid it.
Kupa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupa misses the shot to the body.
Sutak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kupa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kupa throws a shot to the body.
Kupa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kupa fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Sutak misses its intended target.
Kupa walks into a left hand.
Sutak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kupa can pounce on him.
Sutak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sutak throws a series of punches but Kupa moves out of range.
Kupa throws a sloppy head kick and Sutak moves out of range easily.
Kupa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kupa tries to land a front kick but Sutak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sutak feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Sutak misses its intended target.
Sutak walks into a stiff left hand from Kupa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutak throws a chopping leg kick but Kupa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sutak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sutak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sutak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kupa misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kupa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kupa throws a body punch but Sutak moves out of range.
Kupa is looking to land body kicks.
Kupa is breathing heavily.
Kupa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kupa throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sutak, right into the meat.
Sutak lands a nice shot to the body.
Kupa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kupa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sutak.
Sutak fails to land with a series of punches.
Kupa throws a series of punches but Sutak avoids them all with ease.
Kupa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sutak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kupa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sutak lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupa misses with a head kick.
Sutak scores with a hook to the body. Kupa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sutak lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sutak.
Sutak avoids the head kick by Kupa.
Kupa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sutak.
Sutak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kupa is rocked!
Kupa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Kupa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutak jabs Kupa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Sutak.
Sutak circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kupa drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sutak follows Kupa to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senip Sutak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aakurabs Nyatok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drnola Yubackk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nyatok
vs
Yubackk

186 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aakurabs Nyatok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drnola Yubackk!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Yubackk. Those never looked like landing.
As Yubackk looks to move away, Nyatok throws a big counter combo but Yubackk just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Nyatok.
Yubackk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yubackk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nyatok throws a head kick that misses.
Yubackk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yubackk misses with a wild combination.
Nyatok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nyatok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nyatok.
Yubackk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yubackk throws a head kick but Nyatok moves out of range.
Yubackk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nyatok. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyatok misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Nyatok.
Nyatok lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yubackk throws a nice looking combination but Nyatok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Yubackk.
Nyatok misses with the combination.
Yubackk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nyatok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yubackk misses with a double jab.
Yubackk throws a head kick that misses.
Yubackk connects with an inside leg kick.
Yubackk is looking to chop away at Nyatok's legs.
Nyatok misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Nyatok.
Yubackk throws a right and a left that Nyatok avoids nicely.
It looked like Nyatok was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Nyatok.
Yubackk avoids the head kick by Nyatok.
Nyatok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yubackk can pounce on him.
Nyatok misses with a double jab.
Nyatok misses with a double jab.
Yubackk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nyatok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nyatok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yubackk.
Nyatok tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyatok is breathing heavily.
Yubackk misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyatok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyatok avoids the head kick by Yubackk.
Nyatok takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yubackk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyatok lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nyatok misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nyatok.
Nyatok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yubackk scores with a push kick.
Yubackk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yubackk duly obliges.
Yubackk feints and then cracks Nyatok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nyatok down.
A combination from Yubackk does no damage.
Nyatok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yubackk misses with a few strikes there.
Yubackk stalks Nyatok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nyatok's face. Nyatok staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Yubackk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yubackk misses with a two punch combination.
Nyatok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nyatok. Those never looked like landing.
Yubackk moves out of range of the body kick.
Yubackk misses with a few strikes there.
Nyatok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yubackk circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Yubackk does no damage.
Yubackk dodges the punch combination from Nyatok.
Some wild striking there from Yubackk.
Nyatok throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Nyatok backs off Yubackk throws a huge counter combo but Nyatok manages to avoid it all.
Yubackk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nyatok moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yubackk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yubackk moves out of range of the body kick from Nyatok.
Nyatok throws a right and a left that Yubackk avoids nicely.
Yubackk throws a head kick that misses.
Nyatok lands with a nice combination. Yubackk backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yubackk lands a head kick!
Nyatok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Nyatok. Those never looked like landing.
Nyatok throws a head kick but Yubackk moves out of range.
Yubackk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nyatok's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yubackk throws a right and a left that Nyatok avoids nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nyatok.
Nyatok misses with a double jab.
Yubackk misses with a double jab.
Nyatok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yubackk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yubackk throws a sloppy head kick and Nyatok moves out of range easily.
Nyatok lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nyatok blocks a head kick by Yubackk.
Nyatok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nyatok throws a right and a left that Yubackk avoids nicely.
Yubackk misses with a few strikes there.
Nyatok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yubackk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nyatok misses with a wild combination.
Yubackk throws a right hand that Nyatok ducks under and follows up with a left that Nyatok also avoids with ease.
Yubackk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nyatok.
A good leg kick by Yubackk.
Nyatok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nyatok.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yubackk throws a right and a left that Nyatok avoids nicely.
Nyatok throws a head kick but Yubackk moves out of range.
Yubackk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nyatok misses with a few strikes there.
Yubackk is looking for the big counter here.
Nyatok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nyatok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Yubackk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yubackk tries to bum rush Nyatok with a series of wild strikes but Nyatok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yubackk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nyatok lands a two punch combo.
Nyatok is working the combinations to good effect here.
Yubackk dodges the punch combination from Nyatok.
Nyatok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nyatok slips a jab and a cross from Yubackk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yubackk stalks Nyatok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nyatok's face. Nyatok staggers backwards, shaken.
Nyatok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nyatok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yubackk takes a step back to recover.
Nyatok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Yubackk scores with a four punch combination!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yubackk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nyatok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Yubackk.
Yubackk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nyatok. Nyatok obviously looking to wear him down.
Yubackk blocks a head kick by Nyatok.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yubackk. Nyatok shrugs it off though.
Nyatok throws a head kick that misses.
Yubackk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nyatok lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yubackk throws a sloppy head kick and Nyatok moves out of range easily.
Nyatok lands a high kick!
Yubackk tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyatok swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Yubackk both land. Nice combination.
Nyatok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nyatok takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yubackk.
Nyatok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nyatok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nyatok.
Yubackk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyatok.
Nyatok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yubackk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yubackk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nyatok misses with the combination.
Yubackk swinging wildly here.
Nyatok misses with a double jab.
Yubackk throws a combination. Nyatok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Nyatok misses.
Yubackk scores with a nice body kick.
Nyatok stalks Yubackk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yubackk's face. Yubackk staggers backwards, shaken.
Nyatok blocks a head kick by Yubackk.
Nyatok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yubackk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nyatok throws a nice looking combination but Yubackk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Yubackk.
Yubackk tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyatok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yubackk.
Nyatok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nyatok looks to land a combination but Yubackk avoids it well.
Yubackk throws a series of punches but Nyatok moves out of range.
Yubackk throws a series of punches but Nyatok avoids them all with ease.
As Yubackk looks to move away, Nyatok throws a big counter combo but Yubackk just gets out of the way.
Nyatok is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yubackk.
Danga de danga de dang - Nyatok scores with a four punch combination!
Yubackk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nyatok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yubackk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Yubackk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Nyatok.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yubackk throws a series of strikes that have Nyatok backpedaling.
Nyatok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nyatok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yubackk swinging wildly here.
Nyatok lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nyatok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yubackk. That one must have hurt.
Nyatok looks to land a combination but Yubackk avoids it well.
Nyatok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yubackk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yubackk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyatok circles away quickly and effectively.
Nyatok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yubackk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yubackk unleashes a big counter combination but Nyatok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yubackk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Yubackk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyatok scores with a head kick. Yubackk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yubackk throws a head kick but Nyatok moves out of range.
Yubackk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyatok.
Nyatok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nyatok thumps Yubackk with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drnola Yubackk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nyatok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nyatok delivers a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Nyatok.
Yubackk slips a jab and a cross from Nyatok.
Yubackk misses with a series of wild punches.
Drnola Yubackk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yubackk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yubackk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Nyatok misses.
Yubackk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yubackk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yubackk scores with a head kick. Nyatok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyatok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yubackk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyatok circles away quickly and effectively.
Nyatok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nyatok throws a head kick but Yubackk moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yubackk checks the leg kick.
Yubackk misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nyatok.
Nyatok takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Nyatok. Those never looked like landing.
Yubackk looks to land a combination but Nyatok avoids it well.
Nyatok throws a big counter combination but Yubackk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yubackk blocks a head kick by Nyatok.
Nyatok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yubackk throws a series of punches but Nyatok moves out of range.
Nyatok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nyatok throws a sloppy head kick and Yubackk moves out of range easily.
Yubackk swinging wildly here.
Yubackk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yubackk lands a head kick!
Nice body kick from Nyatok.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yubackk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyatok lands a high kick!
Nyatok tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yubackk.
Yubackk tries to land a front kick but Nyatok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yubackk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyatok.
Nyatok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yubackk circles away quickly and effectively.
Nyatok misses with a wild combination.
Yubackk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Yubackk.
Yubackk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nyatok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Nyatok misses.
Yubackk scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nyatok. That's going to slow Yubackk down.
Yubackk scores with a head kick.
Nyatok throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yubackk.
Nyatok takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nyatok lands a jab-cross combination.
Yubackk throws a low kick, looking for Nyatok's leg but Nyatok calmly moves out of range.
Yubackk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nyatok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yubackk throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Yubackk.
Yubackk tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nyatok!
Some wild striking there from Nyatok.
Aakurabs Nyatok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yubackk throws a series of punches but Nyatok avoids them all with ease.
Nyatok throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yubackk's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yubackk.
Nyatok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyatok misses with a few strikes there.
Yubackk throws a combination. Nyatok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nyatok throws a one two combo.
Yubackk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nyatok.
Yubackk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Yubackk. Those never looked like landing.
Nyatok connects with a high kick.
Yubackk tries to bum rush Nyatok with a series of wild strikes but Nyatok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nyatok lands with a kick to the temple. Yubackk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yubackk lands a head kick!
Yubackk is looking to land body kicks.
Nyatok throws a series of punches but Yubackk moves out of range.
Yubackk thuds his shin into the meat of Nyatok's side.
Some wild striking there from Nyatok.
Yubackk lands a two punch combo.
A head kick from Nyatok lands but Yubackk takes it in his stride.
Nyatok tries to bum rush Yubackk with a series of wild strikes but Yubackk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yubackk tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nyatok. That's going to slow Yubackk down.
Nyatok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yubackk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yubackk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nyatok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yubackk eats them both and turns towards Nyatok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nyatok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yubackk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yubackk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yubackk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yubackk scores with a head kick.
Nyatok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nyatok misses with a wild combination.
Yubackk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyatok scores with a one two! Yubackk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yubackk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yubackk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nyatok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yubackk eats them both and turns towards Nyatok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nyatok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yubackk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyatok.
Yubackk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yubackk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nyatok backs up against the cage.
Nyatok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yubackk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Yubackk.
A nice combination there by Nyatok.
Yubackk feints and then cracks Nyatok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nyatok down.
A combination from Yubackk does no damage.
Yubackk misses with a head kick.
Nyatok throws a nice looking combination but Yubackk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyatok moves out of range of the body kick.
Yubackk motions for Nyatok to come forward. Yubackk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Nyatok.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yubackk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nyatok - the referee stops the clock and Yubackk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nyatok. Yubackk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A left and a right from Yubackk both land. Nice combination.
Nyatok swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Yubackk.
Yubackk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nyatok.
Yubackk checks a leg kick.
Yubackk throws a nice looking combination but Nyatok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Nyatok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yubackk throws a push kick but Nyatok slaps the foot to one side.
Yubackk throws a series of punches but Nyatok avoids them all with ease.
Nyatok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yubackk throws a wild body kick that Nyatok sees coming a mile off.
Yubackk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nyatok lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yubackk misses with a body kick.
Nyatok lands a leg kick that knocks Yubackk off balance momentarily.
Nyatok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yubackk lands a high kick!
Nyatok misses with a double jab.
Yubackk lands a leg kick that knocks Nyatok off balance momentarily.
Nyatok looks to land a combination but Yubackk avoids it well.
Nyatok throws a head kick that misses.
Yubackk thumps Nyatok with a low kick.
Nyatok throws a push kick but Yubackk slaps the foot to one side.
Yubackk lands with a slapping head kick.
Nyatok cracks the inside of Yubackk's front leg.
Yubackk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yubackk avoids the head kick by Nyatok.
Yubackk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nyatok misses with a few strikes there.
Yubackk scores with a three punch combo!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nyatok misses.
Yubackk misses with a low kick.
Nyatok dodges the punch combination from Yubackk.
Nyatok misses with a head kick.
Yubackk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yubackk lands with a kick to the temple. Nyatok shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yubackk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nyatok tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyatok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yubackk.
Nyatok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nyatok misses with a body kick.
Nyatok swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yubackk misses with a wild combination.
Nyatok looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nyatok swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drnola Yubackk.
Well Yubackk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Drnola Yubackk!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Drnola Yubackk!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Drnola Yubackk!

Drnola Yubackk wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Norka
vs
Kowalski

165 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jakub Norka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kowalski.
Norka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kowalski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norka struggling a bit here.
Kowalski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kowalski scoring with punches and elbows.
Kowalski in side control lands a decent elbow.

It looks like Jakub Norka has been cut.
Kowalski lands a nice forearm strike.
Kowalski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kowalski lands an elbow.

Norka is rocked!
Kowalski working the ground and pound.
Oh Norka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Kowalski! That's hurt Norka! Will he recover? Kowalski fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateusz Kowalski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arek Kot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caniel Dormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kot
vs
Dormier

180 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arek Kot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caniel Dormier!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dormier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kot moves away.
It looked like Kot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dormier.

Dormier closes the distance and clinches.
Kot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dormier's efforts to push away.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kot avoids it.
Kot lands a left hand.
Kot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dormier unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Kot decides to pull guard.

Dormier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dormier has Kot in his guard.

Kot stands up over Dormier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kot is looking to stand up but Dormier won't let him.

Dormier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kot is aware though and is defending well.
Kot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dormier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kot defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kot trying to control but Dormier is working from the bottom.
Dormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dormier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dormier's head.

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

Kot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kot wants to control from the top but Dormier keeps moving.

Dormier looking for a triangle here. Kot is fighting it but it looks tight! Dormier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kot is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Caniel Dormier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. Ismail Saidov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lewandowski
vs
Saidov

184 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
41
202 lbs
22 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Lewandowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saidov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lewandowski checks it well.
Lewandowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saidov tries to bum rush Lewandowski with a series of wild strikes but Lewandowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewandowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saidov.
Saidov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saidov misses with a leg kick
and Saidov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saidov throws a front kick aimed at Lewandowski's knee but Lewandowski avoids it well.
Saidov misses with a series of wild punches.
Saidov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewandowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewandowski is looking to counter punch.
Saidov swinging wildly here.
Lewandowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saidov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Lewandowski stumbling backwards into the cage! Lewandowski bounces back off the cage towards Saidov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Saidov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Saidov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ismail Saidov!
After winning the bout, Ismail Saidov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

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

Goodman
vs
Plexico

203 cm
29
274 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

211 cm
28
272 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Plexico!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Plexico closes the distance and clinches.

Plexico is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goodman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Plexico to the mat. Plexico regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Plexico looking to control.
Goodman stays in close to Plexico's body and controls the position.
Plexico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plexico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman 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.
Plexico stays in close to Goodman's body and controls the position.
Goodman wants to get back to his feet but Plexico is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Plexico is proving a slippery customer.
Plexico trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goodman 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.
Plexico controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico stopping the sweep attempt from Goodman.
Plexico wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Goodman being controlled here, momentarily.
Plexico stopping the sweep attempt from Goodman.
Plexico wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Plexico from controlling successfully.
Goodman is looking to stand up but Plexico isn't so interested in that idea.
Plexico trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Plexico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goodman swivels and escapes.
Plexico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Plexico gets slowly back to his feet.

Goodman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico is not content to let Goodman control the position.

Plexico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plexico tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Plexico tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Plexico wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Plexico moves into full guard.
Plexico 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Goodman postures up.
Plexico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plexico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Goodman advances to half guard.
Goodman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plexico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Plexico tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Plexico keeps trying to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goodman connects with a nice short shot to Plexico's temple.

Plexico actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Goodman.
Goodman working over Plexico with some ground and pound. Plexico looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Plexico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goodman pushing down on Plexico's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Goodman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Goodman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plexico quickly recovers to half guard.
Plexico is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plexico is not content to let Goodman control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goodman is working for a submission of some sort.
Goodman controlling the pace.
Goodman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goodman wants to control but Plexico is keeping him busy.

Goodman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman is looking to advance position but Plexico won't allow it.
Plexico wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Plexico trying to control here.

Goodman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plexico defends it well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Plexico tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.

Goodman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plexico trying to control here.
Goodman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plexico missing with punches from the bottom.
Goodman slows the pace down in half guard.
Goodman prevents Plexico from improving his position.
Plexico works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plexico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Plexico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman won't allow Plexico to sweep him here.
Plexico lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Goodman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plexico is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plexico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Plexico wanted to stand there but Goodman had control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goodman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plexico is looking to stand up but Goodman won't let him.
Goodman wants to sweep here but Plexico controlling him for the moment.
Plexico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goodman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Plexico wants to stand but Goodman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goodman working a defensive guard here.
Plexico stands and throws Goodman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goodman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goodman is trying to control but can't.
Goodman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Plexico.
Plexico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goodman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plexico is working away from the top position though.
Goodman is staying active underneath Plexico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plexico is thwarting Goodman's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Plexico is going to stand back up.
Plexico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goodman gets back to full guard.
Plexico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plexico wants to get up but he can't break Goodman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Plexico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Plexico from controlling successfully.
Plexico preventing the sweep.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Plexico from controlling successfully.
Plexico controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Plexico from controlling successfully.
Plexico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodman seems keen to control Plexico's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.

Goodman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Plexico is working an open guard so Goodman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Goodman throws a push kick but Plexico slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Plexico moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plexico fails with an attempt to clinch.

Goodman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plexico napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goodman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Plexico tries to buck Goodman off but Goodman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Goodman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Plexico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodman tries to counter by clinching up but Plexico breaks away and moves out of range.

Plexico clinches with his opponent.
Goodman is trying to drag Plexico to the mat but Plexico just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goodman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goodman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Goodman breaks the clinch.

Plexico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plexico is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Plexico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Plexico has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goodman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goodman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plexico after a bit of a struggle.
Plexico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Goodman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Plexico controlling Goodman's posture.
Plexico looking for a sweep. Not yet Plexico, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman trying to control but Plexico is working from the bottom.
Plexico has a closed guard, preventing Goodman from standing up.
Plexico is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Plexico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Plexico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plexico is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodman is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Plexico.
Plexico wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Plexico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Goodman won't allow Plexico to sweep him here.
Goodman trying to control but Plexico is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plexico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Plexico doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Goodman dives in and grabs Plexico's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plexico pushes down on Goodman's head and hops out.
Plexico was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goodman.
Plexico looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goodman is fending him off so far but Plexico persists. Nope, Goodman circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plexico sprawls well. Plexico wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plexico as he jumps to the side.
Plexico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Plexico somewhat.

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

Goodman kicks off Plexico and gets to his feet.
Goodman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl out of it but Plexico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plexico is breathing heavily.
No luck for Plexico with that takedown attempt.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Plexico has Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Plexico in a clinch.
Plexico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plexico stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goodman wants a takedown but no success here.
Goodman managing to block the knees to the body from Plexico.
Plexico throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Plexico.
Plexico working Goodman over with knees to the body.
Plexico lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like John Goodman has been cut.
Goodman avoiding damage as Plexico throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Plexico.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman stops a takedown attempt from Plexico.
Plexico is trying to drag Goodman to the mat but Goodman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman fails with the takedown.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Plexico.
Plexico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Plexico somewhat.

Goodman feints and as Plexico raises his hands in defense, Goodman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Plexico 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.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goodman trying to control but Plexico is working from the bottom.
Plexico is looking to stand up but Goodman isn't so interested in that idea.
Plexico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plexico looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plexico wants to stand and escape but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Goodman is looking for a kimura but Plexico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goodman to get the leverage.
Plexico tries to kick Goodman off but Goodman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goodman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodman working over Plexico with some ground and pound. Plexico looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goodman trying to mount his opponent but Plexico defends it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Plexico wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Plexico trying to control from the bottom.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Goodman is pressing down on Plexico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plexico is holding on for now.
Goodman is nestled in close to Plexico, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goodman prevents Plexico from improving his position.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Plexico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plexico tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Goodman prevents Plexico from standing back up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Plexico is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Goodman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Plexico trying to control here.

Goodman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goodman is trying to control. Plexico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goodman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Plexico with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Plexico is defending well.
Plexico tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Plexico wants to get back to his feet.
Plexico is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Plexico is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Plexico tries to reverse the position but Goodman maintains control.
Plexico is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Goodman tries to control but Plexico wriggling away.
Goodman won't let Plexico get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Plexico is looking to get to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goodman landing strikes from the mount.
Goodman wants to control the pace but Plexico is squirming around nicely.
Plexico is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plexico tries to hold on but Goodman postures up.
Plexico squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Plexico can't escape the position.
John Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plexico tries to reverse the position but Goodman maintains control.
Plexico is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Goodman wants to control the pace but Plexico is squirming around nicely.
Plexico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goodman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Flex Plexico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plexico flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Goodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for John Goodman!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for John Goodman!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for John Goodman!

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyato Sakunariatoyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pulaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sakunariatoyu
vs
Pulaski

198 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyato Sakunariatoyu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Pulaski!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakunariatoyu instigates a clinch.

Pulaski wants the takedown. Sakunariatoyu is fighting it off but Pulaski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sakunariatoyu's guard against the cage.
Pulaski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pulaski throwing strikes but missing.
Sakunariatoyu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sakunariatoyu striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Sakunariatoyu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pulaski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakunariatoyu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sakunariatoyu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pulaski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pulaski landing with the ground and pound.
Sakunariatoyu striking off his back but it's not causing Pulaski any problems.
Pulaski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakunariatoyu's head.
Sakunariatoyu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakunariatoyu has momentary wrist control but Pulaski slips an elbow through the middle.
Pulaski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakunariatoyu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pulaski scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakunariatoyu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pulaski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakunariatoyu's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulaski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sakunariatoyu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pulaski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakunariatoyu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakunariatoyu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sakunariatoyu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pulaski throwing strikes from guard but Sakunariatoyu blocks nicely.
Pulaski is in close to Sakunariatoyu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pulaski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakunariatoyu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sakunariatoyu trying to strike off his back.
Pulaski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pulaski landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sakunariatoyu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sakunariatoyu throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sakunariatoyu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sakunariatoyu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pulaski chips away with some ground and pound.
Pulaski postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sakunariatoyu covers up, he's hurt! Pulaski keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pulaski and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pulaski can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Pulaski!
Paul Pulaski is the new heavyweight champion!
Paul Pulaski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sleed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seven Devils. The crowd seem to be enjoying David's choice of entrance music: PRINCE RAMA - RAGHUPATI. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sleed
vs
David

166 cm
30
159 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

180 cm
39
160 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jock Sleed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry David!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David misses with a leg kick.
Sleed looks for the body kick but David saw that one coming.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sleed.
A head kick misses from Sleed.
Despite the aggression on David's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sleed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
David throws a head kick but Sleed moves out of range.
David misses with a two punch combination.
Sleed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David misses with a head kick.
David stalks Sleed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sleed's face. Sleed staggers backwards, shaken.
David showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sleed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Sleed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sleed looks to land a body kick but David moved away.
Sleed walks forward, straight into a front kick from David.
Sleed moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from David tenderised Sleed's leg. Sleed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sleed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sleed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from David, right into the meat.
Sleed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
Sleed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed lands a head kick!
David has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sleed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sleed.
David throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Jock Sleed has been cut.
David misses with the combination.
Sleed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
David pushes Sleed away with a front kick.
Sleed misses with a two punch combination.
Sleed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David dodges the punch combination from Sleed.
David unleashes a big counter combination but Sleed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sleed tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David throws a nice looking combination but Sleed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sleed circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Sleed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David moves out of range as Sleed throws a body kick.
David throws a right hand that Sleed ducks under and follows up with a left that Sleed also avoids with ease.
Sleed throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sleed. Those never looked like landing.
Sleed throws a push kick but David slaps the foot to one side.
David lands with a nice combination. Sleed backs away looking to recover.
Sleed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sleed misses with a kick to the body.
David takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
David throws a head kick but Sleed moves out of range.
It looked like Sleed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David throws a right and a left that Sleed avoids nicely.
Sleed swinging wildly here.
Sleed throws the kick towards the body but David avoids it.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from David misses.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sleed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sleed throws a one two combo.
Sleed throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from David does no damage.
Sleed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick from Sleed lands but David takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sleed does no damage.
David throws a head kick but Sleed moves out of range.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sleed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sleed - that will leave a mark!
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David looks winded!
A combination from Sleed does no damage.
Sleed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sleed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by David.
Sleed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sleed connects with a high kick.

David is rocked!
Sleed throws an overhand right that has David reeling! Sleed follows up with more punches and David is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jock Sleed!
Jock Sleed retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jock Sleed 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
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Squirrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Squirrel's entrance music is Bio Crisis - Delirio. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Squirrel
vs
Breeze

195 cm
28
226 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

188 cm
33
217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Squirrel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squirrel throws a series of punches but Breeze moves out of range.
Squirrel misses with a series of wild punches.
Squirrel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breeze lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Breeze does no damage.
Squirrel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Breeze circles away quickly and effectively.
Breeze swinging wildly here.
Squirrel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Squirrel blocks a head kick by Breeze.
Breeze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Squirrel.
Breeze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Squirrel throws a head kick but Breeze moves out of range.
Breeze slips a jab and a cross from Squirrel.
Squirrel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Squirrel throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Breeze connects with a leg kick. Squirrel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Squirrel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squirrel throws a head kick but Breeze moves out of range.
Breeze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Breeze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Squirrel circles away quickly and effectively.
Breeze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Steve Squirrel has been cut.
Breeze misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Squirrel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Squirrel is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Breeze checks a leg kick.
Breeze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Breeze moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Squirrel is looking to slow Breeze down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Breeze. That's going to slow Squirrel down.
Breeze throws a head kick that half lands.
Squirrel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Breeze is able to avoid easily.
Breeze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Squirrel is looking to land body kicks.
Breeze looks to land a combination but Squirrel avoids it well.
Breeze avoids the head kick by Squirrel.
Breeze scores with a head kick.

Squirrel is rocked!
Breeze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breeze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Squirrel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Breeze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh Squirrel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breeze steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Squirrel is out on his feet! Breeze sets himself and nearly takes Squirrel's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mister Breeze!
Mister Breeze is the new light heavyweight champion!