ONI 26 - Monotoshi vs Toyoku PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Melton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton has chosen The Bouncing Souls- The Gold Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Jeff KO has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

KO
vs
Melton

200 cm
23
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Jeff KO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Melton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KO scores with a jab. Melton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like John Melton has been cut.

Melton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. KO did well to prevent Melton getting side control.

Melton decides to stand up.
KO is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Melton scores a takedown into full mount!
Melton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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!
Melton is landing with some decent strikes but KO is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Melton is landing with some decent strikes but KO is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Melton unloading with bombs!
Melton landing strikes from the mount.
Melton landing punches.
Melton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Melton cracks KO with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Melton dominating with strikes here.
Melton lands a big shot there that rocks KO but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Melton tries to control but KO wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KO tries to hold on but Melton postures up.
KO is in all sorts of trouble here.
KO wants to control but Melton is having none of it.
Melton working the ground and pound effectively.
KO tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Melton working for a submission but KO is keeping him at bay.
Melton looks gassed!
BOOM! Melton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Melton lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO wants to control but Melton is having none of it.

Melton wants to finish this one by submission but KO is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Melton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KO is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
KO is working hard here to advance position.
Melton blocks KO's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Melton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Melton prevents KO from getting the reversal.
Melton avoids the attempt from KO to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for KO because Melton loaded up on that one.
KO is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melton looking to control but KO is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
KO keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melton punching from mount but KO doing a good job of avoiding damage.
KO wants to hold on but Melton pushes him away.
KO knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melton on the ground.
KO avoids a series of strikes thrown by Melton.
Melton prevents KO from getting the reversal.
KO tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melton looking to finish with strikes here!
Melton looking to finish KO with some ground and pound. This is bad for KO!

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.
Melton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Melton avoids the attempt from KO to control.
Melton misses with a head shot.
KO is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KO is looking to escape.
KO holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Melton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KO is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Melton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Melton's cut.
That's time! KO's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

KO misses with a takedown attempt

and Melton counters with a nice double leg into side control. KO won't be happy with that.

Melton decides to stand up, so the ref orders KO to his feet.
Melton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
KO fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KO has his takedown stuffed

and Melton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff KO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under KO.
KO is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melton prevents KO from improving his position.
Melton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melton wants to lay and pray for a moment but KO keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KO wants to control but Melton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melton tries to stand but can't do so whilst KO controls his leg.
Melton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for KO with that takedown attempt.
Melton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around KO's waist but KO gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melton off to one side.
Melton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melton wants it to stay on the feet.
KO tries for a takedown but Melton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
KO shoots for a takedown but Melton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KO moves in looking to clinch but Melton pushes him off.
KO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.
KO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Melton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Melton lands in his opponent's guard.
Melton works over KO with some ground and pound from guard.
KO is trying to control the position but Melton postures up.
John Melton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melton trying to control but KO is working from the bottom.
Melton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melton wants to get up but he can't break KO's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
KO with a lazy takedown attempt

and Melton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Melton stands up and waves to KO to follow him.
Melton leaves KO with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Melton tries for a takedown but KO sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KO shoots and misses

and Melton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Melton stands up from KO's guard - Melton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Melton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
KO leaves Melton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeff KO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melton leaves KO with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KO.

Melton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Melton is in close to KO's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Melton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Melton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

KO misses with a takedown

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

Melton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Melton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KO fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KO tries to clinch up but Melton circles away and keeps his distance.
KO throws a head kick but Melton moves out of range.
KO shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Melton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff KO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton postures up and lands a big shot to KO's brow.
Melton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Melton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KO looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
KO is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Melton stands up from KO's guard - Melton perhaps looking for a knockout.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Melton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

KO closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
KO is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Melton pulls him back up using the underhooks.

KO pulls Melton into guard.
KO preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
KO has a closed guard, preventing Melton from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO is trying to keep Melton in close.
Melton wants to stand and escape but instead KO has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Melton kicks KO off and gets to his feet.
Melton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KO fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KO misses with a takedown

and Melton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton swings wildly with an uppercut but KO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melton has KO pressed against the cage, preventing KO from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Melton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KO wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melton has him pressed against the cage.
Melton keeps control of KO as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
KO drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melton pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Melton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Melton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Melton stalling.
KO wants to control but Melton is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton throwing shots but KO is blocking nicely.
KO tries to roll over but Melton keeps him under control.
Melton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
KO regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Melton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton trying to control the position from guard on top but KO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton trying to stand up but can't free himself from KO's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Melton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Melton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Melton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jae Sun Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiang Kwai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiang Kwai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sun Kim
vs
Kwai

166 cm
22
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
169 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jae Sun Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wiang Kwai!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwai.
Kwai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Kwai lands a big right hand that sends Kim crashing to the mat! Kwai stays standing though and waves Kim back to his feet!

It looks like Jae Sun Kim has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kwai lands a left and a right that send Kim crashing to the mat, dazed. Kwai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Kim is rocked!
Kwai drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kim's head, knocking him out cold! Kwai is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wiang Kwai!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Poirier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Aoki
vs
Poirier

172 cm
22
149 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Poirier scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Steve Aoki has been cut.

Poirier lands a left and a right that send Aoki crashing to the mat, dazed. Poirier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Aoki is rocked!
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poirier cracks Aoki on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Aoki falls backwards against the cage. Poirier follows up with more strikes that drop Aoki to his knees. Poirier keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Aoki! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Poirier!

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 Jethro Pingshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pingshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cote's choice of entrance music: Not Afraid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pingshaw
vs
Cote

190 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jethro Pingshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Cote!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pingshaw throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely.
Pingshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cote at a distance.
Pingshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pingshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Pingshaw throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely.
Cote avoids the body shot from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Cote looks to score with a jab to the body but Pingshaw is just out of range.
A combination from Cote does no damage.
Cote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pingshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Pingshaw scores with a four punch combination!
Pingshaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cote.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pingshaw checks a leg kick.
Pingshaw throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
Pingshaw misses with a wild combination.
Pingshaw throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely.
Pingshaw throws a hook but Cote blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingshaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Pingshaw.

Cote gets the takedown into side control.
Pingshaw is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cote is controlling him well.
Cote 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.
Pingshaw pushes Cote away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cote gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pingshaw tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Pingshaw is breathing heavily.
Pingshaw is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cote controlling the pace for now.
Pingshaw is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cote has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pingshaw's face.
Cote landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote won't let Pingshaw get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cote content just to control the position here.
Pingshaw wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cote looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cote controlling his opponent.

Cote is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pingshaw has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pingshaw is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Cote is working for a guillotine from mount but Pingshaw frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pingshaw trying desperately to get to his feet.
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 Jethro Pingshaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pingshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pingshaw slips a jab and a cross from Cote.
Cote moves out of range of the body kick.
Pingshaw tries to bum rush Cote with a series of wild strikes but Cote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pingshaw throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
Pingshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cote jabs Pingshaw right on the nose. Pingshaw blinks but takes it well.
Pingshaw throws a series of punches but Cote moves out of range.
Pingshaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pingshaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cote misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pingshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Pingshaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pingshaw looks to land a body kick but Cote moved away.
Pingshaw looks to land a combination. Cote sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pingshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pingshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cote looks to land a combination. Pingshaw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cote throws a combination that misses
and Pingshaw counters with a three punch combo that has Cote backing up. Cote nods at Pingshaw to acknowledge the strikes.
Pingshaw scores with a leg kick.
Pingshaw misses with a combination
and Cote counters with a three punch combo that has Pingshaw backing up. Pingshaw nods at Cote to acknowledge the strikes.
Pingshaw scores with a jab. Cote acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jethro Pingshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw throws a nice looking combination but Cote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jethro Pingshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cote throws a shot to the body.
Cote avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cote misses with a wild body shot.
Pingshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cote throws a series of punches but Pingshaw avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Pingshaw misses.
Pingshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Pingshaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cote counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cote with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pingshaw is trying to stand back up but Cote is controlling him
Still in half guard, Cote seems content to control.
Pingshaw tries to kick Cote off but Cote keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cote not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pingshaw wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pingshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Cote misses with a two punch combination.
Pingshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Pingshaw lands a high kick!
Pingshaw ducks right into an uppercut from Cote.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pingshaw, as that shot connected.
Pingshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pingshaw slips a jab and a cross from Cote.
Cote takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pingshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pingshaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cote counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cote takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cote slips a jab and a cross from Pingshaw.
A combination from Pingshaw does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pingshaw misses with a double jab.
Cote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cote takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pingshaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cote misses the shot to the body.
Pingshaw throws a combination that misses
and Cote counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pingshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Cote misses with a straight left.
Pingshaw lands with a nice combination. Cote backs away looking to recover.
Pingshaw misses with an uppercut. Cote saw that one coming.
Cote throws a combination that misses
and Pingshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cote misses with a few strikes there.
Cote moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jethro Pingshaw will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pingshaw checks it well.
Jethro Pingshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cote takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pingshaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pingshaw stalks Cote and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cote's face. Cote staggers backwards, shaken.
Cote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Pingshaw.
Cote gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pingshaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cote counters with a series of strikes. Pingshaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pingshaw lands with a slapping head kick.
Pingshaw lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pingshaw.
Cote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pingshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pingshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingshaw misses with a two punch combination.

Cote has closed the distance and engaged Pingshaw in a clinch.
Pingshaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Cote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pingshaw scores with a punch to the head.
Cote shoots in for a takedown but Pingshaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pingshaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pingshaw scores with a three punch combo!
Cote throws a sloppy head kick
and Pingshaw counters with a good, hard body kick but Cote shrugs it off.
A combination from Pingshaw does no damage.

Cote shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pingshaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pingshaw is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cote has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Cote stands up.
Pingshaw throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cote looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pingshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pingshaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cote counters with a left and a right that stings Pingshaw.
Pingshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pingshaw misses with a body shot.
Pingshaw throws a series of punches but Cote moves out of range.
Pingshaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Cote.
Pingshaw scores with a one two! Cote had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pingshaw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pingshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Cote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pingshaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cote is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pingshaw.
Cote slips a jab from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cote holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Pingshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cote slips a jab and a cross from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Cote is just out of range.
Cote tries a head kick but it misses.
Cote is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Cote. Cote gets slowly back to his feet.
Pingshaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cote throws a series of punches but Pingshaw avoids them all with ease.
Cote blocks a head kick by Pingshaw.
Pingshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cote has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cote lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pingshaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pingshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cote thows a leg kick but Pingshaw checks it
and Pingshaw counters with a body kick.
Pingshaw ducks under a wild hook from Cote.
Cote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pingshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cote is looking to clinch but Pingshaw is avoiding it.
Cote takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pingshaw throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sean Cote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pingshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Pingshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pingshaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cote counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pingshaw wants to stand but Cote is controlling the position.
Jethro Pingshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cote content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jethro Pingshaw.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pingshaw, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Pingshaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abhidi Sharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with The last man standIng by-people in planes blaring out of the sound system. Sharma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meditation. Abhidi Sharma has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Silva
vs
Sharma

180 cm
24
143 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

160 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abhidi Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharma swivels and escapes.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Sharma sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sharma has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sharma prevents it.
Sharma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Sharma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sharma gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Sharma stalling the fight.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharma pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharma moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sharma leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharma's waist but Sharma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharma is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Sharma circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharma tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharma to the ground. Sharma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.

Sharma moves into the clinch successfully.

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.
Sharma has Silva pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sharma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Sharma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva has Sharma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sharma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sharma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva letting Sharma take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to drag Sharma to the mat but Sharma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sharma is struggling to control the position.
Sharma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharma slowing the pace effectively.
Sharma stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva tries for a takedown but Sharma manages to get underhooks.
Sharma avoiding damage.
Sharma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Sharma, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Sharma against the cage but Sharma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abhidi Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sharma has managed to clinch.
Sharma prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharma pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.

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.
Sharma tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma is looking to clinch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharma is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Sharma circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharma tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharma tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharma tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abhidi Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abhidi Sharma!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
6%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Generator A. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nogueira
vs
Zero

192 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabricio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Zero!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zero.
Zero throws a hook to the side of Nogueira's head but Nogueira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zero tries to clinch up.
Nogueira defending well as Zero loads up on a big left hand.
Zero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zero tries to clinch up but Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
Zero doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira keeps the fight on the outside.
Zero throws a looping overhand right but Nogueira ducks down to avoid it.
Zero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zero tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Zero misses with a few strikes there.
Zero wants to clinch.
Zero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nogueira.
Zero connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Zero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zero tries to clinch up but Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zero.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zero.

Nogueira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Nogueira 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.

Nogueira 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. Nogueira seems to have locked his on tight now - Zero screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nogueira, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fabricio Nogueira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kamaneto Funaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cross lindland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Funaki
vs
lindland

168 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamaneto Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, cross lindland!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Funaki.

Funaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, lindland has escaped the position, nice work there.

Funaki has an Americana. lindland didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Funaki is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Funaki hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kamaneto Funaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

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

Jefferson
vs
Andrade

194 cm
20
198 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Koffin Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darnell Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gustavo Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws a shot to the body.

Andrade has managed to clinch.
Andrade just leaning against Jefferson, taking a breather.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jefferson pulls guard successfully.
Jefferson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jefferson 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.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
Andrade trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andrade tries to clinch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade throws a series of punches but Jefferson moves out of range.
Andrade tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson fails to land the takedown.

Jefferson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andrade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jefferson slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jefferson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Jefferson swings around for an armbar but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jefferson's guard.
Andrade trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Andrade content to stall in guard here.
Andrade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jefferson is trying to control the position but Andrade postures up.
Andrade wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gustavo Andrade just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Andrade misses.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.
Andrade throws a series of punches but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrade sprawls well. Andrade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustavo Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
No luck for Jefferson with that takedown attempt.
Andrade thows a body shot but no joy.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade wants to clinch.
Andrade lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Jefferson avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Andrade throws a nice head kick!
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andrade throws a push kick but Jefferson slaps the foot to one side.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Darnell Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Andrade.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Jefferson trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.
Jefferson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andrade's guard.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andrade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jefferson advances to half guard.
Jefferson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Jefferson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Andrade has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Andrade!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jefferson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrade is one step ahead there.
Jefferson being controlled here, momentarily.
Andrade stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Andrade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andrade wants to clinch.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jefferson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
and Andrade counters with a nice body kick.
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
Jefferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrade sprawls well. He's pushed Jefferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jefferson avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a double jab

and Jefferson counters by clinching up.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrade misses with an elbow strike.
Jefferson is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrade gets an underhook and turns Jefferson into the cage.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andrade stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustavo Andrade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Andrade swinging wildly here.
Jefferson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andrade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jefferson thinking.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Andrade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Jefferson tries to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling the position.
Andrade is pushing Jefferson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andrade missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade stops a takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Andrade stalling against the cage.
Andrade trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade fails to pull guard.
Andrade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jefferson.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade throws a head kick that Jefferson semi-blocks.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
A shot to the body from Andrade misses

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade wants to sweep but no luck.

Jefferson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jefferson passes Andrade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andrade wants to get back to full guard but Jefferson has mounted him!
Jefferson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Andrade can't escape the position.

Jefferson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Andrade is surviving well by controlling Jefferson's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Andrade turns into him and now he's in Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jefferson is working hard here to advance position.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrade stands and throws Jefferson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andrade lands an elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Andrade wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Jefferson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andrade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gustavo Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
Andrade looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Darnell Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jefferson is staying active underneath Andrade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jefferson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andrade wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Andrade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko CroCop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Montillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CroCop comes to the cage accompanied by Duran Duran - Wild Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

CroCop
vs
Montillo

188 cm
18
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko CroCop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Montillo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CroCop throws a head kick but Montillo moves out of range.
Mirko CroCop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

CroCop lands a big head kick that sends Montillo tumbling to the mat! CroCop takes a step backwards and waves Montillo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Jean Montillo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CroCop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and CroCop wants it to stay on the feet.
CroCop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from CroCop! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko CroCop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hikaru Monotoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Toyoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monotoshi comes to the cage accompanied by Stooges - Search and Destroy. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Monotoshi
vs
Toyoku

176 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hikaru Monotoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Toyoku!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toyoku lands a jab.
Monotoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Monotoshi or perhaps it was just good defense by Toyoku which made him look bad.
Hideo Toyoku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monotoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toyoku.
Toyoku with a jab.
Monotoshi blocks a jab.
Monotoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Toyoku misses with a double jab.
Toyoku throws a hook but Monotoshi blocks it.
Toyoku throws a jab when Monotoshi was well out of range.
Monotoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toyoku checks a leg kick.
Monotoshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toyoku swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hikaru Monotoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyoku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monotoshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toyoku is fending him off so far but Monotoshi persists. Nope, Toyoku circles away and we're back to standing.

Monotoshi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monotoshi wants to pass the guard but Toyoku is defending well.
Monotoshi is breathing heavily.
Toyoku preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toyoku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toyoku is on top in guard.
Toyoku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monotoshi is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku trying to control the position from guard on top but Monotoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toyoku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toyoku wants to control from the top but Monotoshi keeps moving.
Toyoku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Toyoku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monotoshi is keeping the position for now.
Toyoku passes Monotoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monotoshi trying to get back to full guard but Toyoku takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Toyoku wants to control the pace but Monotoshi is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monotoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monotoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Toyoku lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Monotoshi hang on?
Monotoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Monotoshi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Toyoku lands a heavy elbow.
Monotoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Toyoku is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Monotoshi is in real trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Toyoku is hanging on to Monotoshi's back as he tries to escape.
Toyoku wants to control but Monotoshi is keeping busy.
Toyoku somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Toyoku tries to get the hooks in deep but Monotoshi pushed the leg off.
Monotoshi is really stuck here.

Toyoku looking for the choke from the back.

Toyoku has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toyoku trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monotoshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toyoku.
Toyoku avoids the body shot from Monotoshi.
Toyoku throws a jab but it's blocked by Monotoshi.
Toyoku dips to his left and cracks Monotoshi with an uppercut!
Toyoku lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Toyoku misses.
Toyoku might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Monotoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toyoku.
Monotoshi ducks right into an uppercut from Toyoku.
Toyoku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monotoshi.
Toyoku throws a lazy right hand but Monotoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toyoku throws a hook but Monotoshi blocks it.
Monotoshi ducks under a wild hook from Toyoku.
A swing and a miss from Toyoku.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monotoshi feints and as Toyoku raises his hands in defense, Monotoshi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monotoshi thows a big elbow that misses.
Monotoshi postures up.
Monotoshi looking to pass the guard.
Monotoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monotoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monotoshi passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monotoshi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Toyoku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monotoshi defends it easily.
Toyoku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Monotoshi has gone for a leg lock! Toyoku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monotoshi's guard.
Toyoku passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Toyoku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monotoshi tries to bench press Toyoku off him but Toyoku keeps the position.
Monotoshi wants to control but Toyoku postures up.
Monotoshi is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toyoku fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Monotoshi is trying to get back to half guard.

Toyoku has an Americana. Monotoshi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Toyoku is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Toyoku hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hideo Toyoku!