Prestige Fight Night 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fighter Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoshi Sakei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Finley
vs
Sakei

180 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

168 cm
27
137 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fighter Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoshi Sakei!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley tries to clinch there but Sakei circles away.
Sakei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finley digs a good body shot into Sakei's ribs.
Finley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Finley misses

and Sakei decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finley's guard.
Sakei landing with the ground and pound.

Sakei drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sakei seems to have locked his on tight now - Finley screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sakei, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kyoshi Sakei!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Lee 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!

Kane
vs
Lee

175 cm
20
148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
148 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Kane.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Lee gets a clinch.
Kane keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kane lands a takedown into guard.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kane has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Kane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee stands and throws Kane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee trying to control the position but Kane is working away.
Kane wants to control but Lee postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position but Kane is working away.
Lee controlling the position.
Kane is looking to reverse the 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.
Kane struggling a bit here.
Lee trying to control the position but Kane is working away.
Kane is holding Lee down, trying to stall.
Kane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
Kane landing with strikes.
Kane lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lee's head.
Kane lands shots from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee just trying to survive but Kane is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kane landing with strikes.
Kane lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lee hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Kane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane.

Lee is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Josh Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Kane has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Kane continues to stall.
Kane trying to control the position.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kane works Lee's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there

and Kane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kane.
Lee is pulling down on Kane's head. It's preventing any offense from Kane, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kane preventing the sweep.
Kane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lee looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kane is posturing up here but Lee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kane tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kane has to tap! Slick submission there by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Lee!

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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Farofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Embernate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Jacques Embernate was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Farofa
vs
Embernate

193 cm
40
205 lbs
11 - 33 - 0

193 cm
31
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 11 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Farofa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Embernate!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farofa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Farofa moves into the clinch successfully.
Farofa is trying to break the clinch but Embernate is controlling him.
Farofa is trying to push Embernate away but Embernate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farofa tries to land knees in the clinch but Embernate avoids the damage to the body.
Farofa missing with knees to the body.

Embernate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlos Farofa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farofa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Embernate defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farofa.
No joy there for Farofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farofa throws a series of punches but Embernate moves out of range.
Farofa tries to close the distance and clinch but Embernate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Embernate feints the counter takedown.
Farofa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Embernate shoots in looking for a takedown. Farofa tries to sprawl out of it but Embernate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farofa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farofa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Farofa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farofa shoots in looking for a takedown but Embernate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farofa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Embernate counters with a body kick.
Farofa throws an overhand right that lands on Embernate's shoulder, as Embernate tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Embernate misses.
Farofa misses with a combination

and Embernate moves into the clinch.

Embernate pulls guard successfully.

Farofa stands up and waves to Embernate to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farofa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Embernate defends well and Farofa ends up having to push Embernate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Embernate is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Farofa shoots in looking for a takedown. Embernate tries to sprawl out of it but Farofa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Embernate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farofa is breathing heavily.
Farofa wants to clinch.
Farofa throws a hook but Embernate avoids it easily.
Farofa throws a left and a right that both miss

and Embernate counters by moving into the clinch.
Embernate has Farofa pressed against the cage, preventing Farofa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farofa tries to land a knee to the head but Embernate blocks with his arms.
Embernate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embernate keeps control of Farofa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farofa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Farofa manages to break the clinch.
Farofa misses with a series of wild punches.
Farofa throws a series of punches but Embernate avoids them all with ease.
Farofa lands with a nice combination. Embernate backs away looking to recover.
Farofa closes the distance looking to clinch

and Embernate counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Farofa!
Farofa wants to get back to his feet but Embernate drags him back down.
Farofa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embernate throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Embernate scoring with punches from side control.
Farofa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Embernate on the ground.
Embernate lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farofa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farofa tries to get out of the position.
Embernate cracks Farofa with a big elbow.
Embernate lands a few punches from side control.
Embernate scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Farofa to see if he's OK.

Farofa is rocked!
Embernate in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Farofa looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Embernate turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Embernate!
Carlos Farofa was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks for coming out and party on me tonight'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Cranial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cranial
vs
Silva

200 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
245 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Cranial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cranial.
Cranial throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Cranial throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Cranial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cranial fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cranial.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Cranial throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cranial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva controls the position.
Cranial is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
Cranial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva has control of an arm but Cranial manages to advance to Silva's back!
Silva breaks Cranial's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cranial is looking to get back to is feet but Silva passes into side control.
Cranial on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cranial tries to get out of the position.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Cranial is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cranial to his feet.

Cranial gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cranial throws a head punch that misses.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cranial.
Cranial misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cranial.

It looks like Sandor Silva has been cut.
Cranial stalling.
Cranial is struggling to control the position.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Cranial has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranial has Silva pushed against the cage.

Cranial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Cranial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Cranial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cranial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cranial wants to stand back up but Silva manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva 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.
Silva prevents Cranial from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranial is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Cranial is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Cranial wants to get back to his feet but Silva is dominant here and he's now got Cranial's back!
Cranial is trying to stand back up.
Silva is riding his opponent, not letting Cranial buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Von Cranial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sandor Silva's cut.
That's time! Cranial's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva tries for a takedown but Cranial circles away easily
and Cranial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cranial loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Cranial throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva jabs Cranial right on the nose. Cranial blinks but takes it well.
Cranial throws a big shot that misses.
Cranial missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cranial gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cranial sprawls well. Cranial wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.

Cranial drops Silva with a big left hand and mounts him. Silva is in big trouble!

Silva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranial throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cranial.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cranial throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silva is standing up over Cranial. Cranial looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
Cranial is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Cranial tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cranial tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Cranial trying his best to control but Silva has mounted him.
Cranial tries to buck Silva off but he can't manage it.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Cranial is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranial is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sandor Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
You get the feeling that Cranial really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cranial is trying to escape the mount.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cranial is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Cranial is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva blocks Cranial's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sandor Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sandor Silva's cut.
That's time! Cranial'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!

Cranial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Cranial is winning the standup battle so far.
Cranial throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Sandor Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva looks to land a combination but Cranial avoids it well.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Cranial.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranial moves away.
Silva slips a jab from Cranial.
Cranial misses with the combination.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Cranial sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
As Cranial backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Cranial manages to avoid it all.
Cranial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cranial sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Cranial.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranial defends it nicely.
Von Cranial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Silva.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cranial. Silva falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cranial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Von Cranial!

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keisuko Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bk bk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bk has chosen celabration as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bk bk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Miyagi
vs
bk

165 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
40
135 lbs
23 - 23 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keisuko Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bk bk!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miyagi.
Miyagi just content to control the position.

Miyagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by bk, who protects the arm well.
Miyagi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee asks Miyagi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miyagi prefers to stall for the moment though.
bk tries to improve position but can't.
Miyagi just content to control the position.
bk is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
bk told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bk is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but bk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt bk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
bk stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
bk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Miyagi stalls from top position.
bk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Miyagi tries to roll over but bk keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
bk thows a huge punch but Miyagi dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

bk is looking for a kimura but Miyagi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for bk to get the leverage.
bk throwing shots but Miyagi is blocking nicely.

bk thows an elbow strike that misses. Miyagi gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. bk doesn't seem too bothered but Miyagi quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! bk is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! bk really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keisuko Miyagi!
In defeat, Bk bk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming out to see the fight '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer comes to the cage accompanied by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Alves has chosen Sick Puppies - You're Going Down as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ricardo Alves enters the cage!

Lazer
vs
Alves

190 cm
36
200 lbs
27 - 13 - 0

186 cm
28
209 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Lazer clinches up with Alves and pushes him back against the cage.
Lazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Lazer pulls guard effortlessly.
Lazer is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Lazer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves's guard. Nice move by Lazer!

Lazer throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves wants to stand up but Lazer is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves wants to stand but Lazer is controlling the position.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazer 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.
Lazer throws a big elbow that misses.
Alves wants to stand up but Lazer is controlling him.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lazer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two 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.
Lazer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves wants to stand up but Lazer is controlling him.
Lazer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lazer wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Lazer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.

Alves is rocked!
Lazer gets to his feet and stands over Alves, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Alves felt that one! Lazer unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Alves from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Lazer!
A determined Major Lazer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by She Knows. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Newton
vs
Schwarzeneg

183 cm
34
182 lbs
15 - 10 - 2

175 cm
45
175 lbs
34 - 59 - 2

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 59 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Newton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzeneg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Schwarzeneg ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a takedown but Newton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwarzeneg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christopher Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Newton keeps Schwarzeneg at a distance using the push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Newton as Schwarzeneg shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg checks a low kick from Newton.
Schwarzeneg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick from Newton misses.
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwarzeneg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schwarzeneg sees it coming and defends easily.
Schwarzeneg pushes Newton off looking to stand but Newton dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Schwarzeneg defends the submission attempt.
Schwarzeneg is looking to escape.

Newton is looking for a kimura here.

Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to control but Schwarzeneg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Newton controlling from mount.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newton working for a submission but Schwarzeneg is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Newton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Schwarzeneg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Newton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schwarzeneg is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg is trying desperately to improve position.
Schwarzeneg tries to control Newton's body but Newton pushes him off. Schwarzeneg squirms to his side and now Newton has his back!
I would not like to be Schwarzeneg right now.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Newton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schwarzeneg has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Newton controlling well, preventing Schwarzeneg from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Newton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newton - that will leave a mark!
Schwarzeneg has a takedown stuffed.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton throws a head kick that Schwarzeneg semi-blocks.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Christopher Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzeneg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christopher Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Newton throws a head kick but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Veli Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schwarzeneg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.

Newton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Newton stands and steps away. Schwarzeneg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Newton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg misses with a wild combination.
Newton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense.

Schwarzeneg dives in and scores a takedown into Newton's guard.

Newton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwarzeneg dives in for a single leg takedown but Newton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwarzeneg but Schwarzeneg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newton as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schwarzeneg goes for a double leg but Newton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newton continues to drive forward.
Newton scores with a hook.
Schwarzeneg moves in looking to clinch but Newton pushes him off.
Newton throws a right and a left that Schwarzeneg avoids nicely.
And Schwarzeneg tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton misses with the combination.
Schwarzeneg fails with the takedown.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Schwarzeneg is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Christopher Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwarzeneg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Schwarzeneg rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Newton manages to break the clinch.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
As Schwarzeneg backs away, Newton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schwarzeneg on his heels. He'll look to pass Schwarzeneg's guard now, I'm sure.
Newton trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.

Schwarzeneg is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Newton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Newton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Schwarzeneg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg checks a leg kick.
Schwarzeneg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Schwarzeneg ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newton clobbers Schwarzeneg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg is defended easily by Newton.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Newton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schwarzeneg quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton is looking to advance position but Schwarzeneg won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Newton dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newton.
Newton stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Newton digs a good hook to Schwarzeneg's body.

Schwarzeneg has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newton smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzeneg can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown
letting Newton counter with a right hand.
Christopher Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg with a poor takedown
letting Newton counter with a right hand.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Schwarzeneg with that takedown attempt.

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

The fighters are working up against the cage. Schwarzeneg manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Schwarzeneg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Schwarzeneg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Newton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schwarzeneg to the mat. Schwarzeneg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Newton wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.
Christopher Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Newton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Newton with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzeneg is one step ahead there.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Schwarzeneg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newton's head.

Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Schwarzeneg gets to his feet. Newton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up.
Schwarzeneg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schwarzeneg.
Newton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Newton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schwarzeneg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schwarzeneg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schwarzeneg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Schwarzeneg ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg blocks a low kick nicely.
Newton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newton dips to his left and cracks Schwarzeneg with an uppercut!
Schwarzeneg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schwarzeneg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veli Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwarzeneg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Schwarzeneg throws a lazy head kick
and Newton counters with a series of strikes. Schwarzeneg will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Newton!
Christopher Newton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julisz Michal Kasperski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Michal Kasperski
vs
The Tall

220 cm
34
260 lbs
18 - 20 - 0

198 cm
25
250 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julisz Michal Kasperski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan The Tall!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Kasperski misses.

Kasperski drives through and clinches with The Tall against the cage.
The Tall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kasperski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasperski.
The Tall is trying to break the clinch but Kasperski is controlling him.
Kasperski throws an elbow that misses.
The Tall tries to break free but Kasperski pushes him back against the cage.

The Tall breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasperski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasperski misses with a wild combination.
The Tall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasperski counters with a left and a right that stings The Tall.
Kasperski misses with a double jab.
Kasperski misses with a combination
and The Tall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasperski throws a right hand that misses
and The Tall counters with a three punch combo that has Kasperski backing up. Kasperski nods at The Tall to acknowledge the strikes.
The Tall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasperski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Tall thinking.

Kasperski clinches with his opponent.
The Tall tries to circle away but Kasperski has him pinned against the cage.
Kasperski pushes off an throws an elbow but The Tall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Tall working hard to break the clinch.

Kasperski breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasperski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Tall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kasperski!
Kasperski throws a combination that misses
and The Tall counters with a one-two to the body.
The Tall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasperski is looking for a counter combo.
The Tall misses the shot to the body.
Kasperski throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Tall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasperski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Tall moves away.
Kasperski punishes The Tall's body with a nice straight punch.
The Tall slips a jab and a cross from Kasperski.
Kasperski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Tall unleashes a big counter combination but Kasperski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Tall misses with a double jab
and Kasperski counters with a series of strikes. The Tall will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kasperski does no damage.
As Kasperski backs off The Tall throws a huge counter combo but Kasperski manages to avoid it all.
The Tall stuns Kasperski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Kasperski misses.
Kasperski thows a leg kick but The Tall checks it
and Kasperski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Tall dodges the punch combination from Kasperski.
Kasperski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kasperski. Those never looked like landing.
Kasperski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Tall counters with a three punch combo that has Kasperski backing up. Kasperski nods at The Tall to acknowledge the strikes.
The Tall lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasperski ducks under a wild hook from The Tall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Tall works over Kasperski's head and body with a nice combination.
Kasperski lands a nice looking body shot.
The Tall throws the left hand but Kasperski avoids the punch easily.
The Tall misses the shot to the body.
Kasperski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Tall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasperski tries to clinch up.
Kasperski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Tall avoids the body shot from Kasperski.
Kasperski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Kasperski closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julisz Michal Kasperski 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.

The Tall misses with a hook. Kasperski ducked under it nicely.
Kasperski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Tall manages to circle out of the way.
Kasperski misses with a wild combination.
Kasperski misses with a two punch combination.
The Tall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kasperski on the side of the head.
Julisz Michal Kasperski is winning the standup battle so far.
The Tall dodges the punch combination from Kasperski.
Kasperski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasperski misses the target.
Kasperski falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Tall counters with a straight right hand.
Kasperski throws a head kick that misses
and The Tall counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasperski throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Tall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Tall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasperski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Tall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kasperski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Tall.
It looked like Kasperski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Tall throws a shot to the body.
The Tall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasperski.
The Tall misses with a few strikes there.
Kasperski fails to land with a series of punches.
The Tall connects with a body shot.
Kasperski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasperski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Tall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Tall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasperski slips a jab and a cross from The Tall.
A punch combination from Kasperski misses.
A swing and a miss from The Tall.
Kasperski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Tall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Tall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kasperski misses with a double jab
and The Tall counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasperski wants to clinch.
The Tall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kasperski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Tall unleashes a big counter combination but Kasperski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kasperski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Tall.
Kasperski misses with a combination
and The Tall counters with a stiff right hand.
The Tall throws a right hand that Kasperski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasperski also avoids with ease.
Kasperski appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Tall connects with a crisp jab.
The Tall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Julisz Michal Kasperski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Tall works over Kasperski's head and body with a nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by The Tall as he connects with a hook.
Kasperski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Tall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasperski throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasperski misses with a shot to the body
and The Tall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Kasperski misses
and The Tall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Tall.

Kasperski is rocked!
Kasperski misses with a combination
and The Tall scores with a counter punch that sends Kasperski to the canvas! The Tall smells blood - he's punishing Kasperski with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kasperski has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan The Tall!
Post fight, an emotional Duncan The Tall said 'I really want to fight alot, need money havent afford with nothing! kepp the fights coming boss. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

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

Aff
vs
Hall

190 cm
35
180 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

182 cm
49
179 lbs
32 - 55 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Metsa Aff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 55 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Hall!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aff keeps Hall at a distance using the push kick.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aff on the side of the head.
Aff delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aff walks into a jab.
Hall clobbers Aff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Aff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aff misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aff unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hall! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aff is unloading with more strikes now! Hall drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metsa Aff!
A victorious Metsa Aff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.