WCC - Halloween PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Jones
vs
Uzumaki

185 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruto Uzumaki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones prevents Uzumaki from standing back up.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uzumaki defending well though.
Jones prevents Uzumaki from standing back up.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uzumaki wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Uzumaki trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uzumaki defending well though.
Jones is nestled in close to Uzumaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uzumaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uzumaki trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Jones looking to finish Uzumaki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Uzumaki!
Uzumaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzumaki landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uzumaki's head.
Uzumaki is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Uzumaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones trying to control but Uzumaki is working from the bottom.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzumaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones stands and throws Uzumaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uzumaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones cracks Uzumaki with a big elbow.
Uzumaki is looking for a sweep.
Uzumaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Uzumaki is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Uzumaki is avoiding damage well.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Uzumaki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Uzumaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Uzumaki can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is trying to control. Uzumaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uzumaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uzumaki defending well though.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones wants to control but Uzumaki is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uzumaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzumaki wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Uzumaki's head.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uzumaki's head.
Uzumaki is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uzumaki avoid being mounted?
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uzumaki!
Uzumaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones punching from mount but Uzumaki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Uzumaki wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Uzumaki avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Uzumaki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Uzumaki tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Uzumaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Uzumaki is looking to get to half guard.
Uzumaki is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

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.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Uzumaki manages to avoid easily.
Uzumaki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Uzumaki working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones scoring with strikes but Uzumaki is staying in there.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

Uzumaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Uzumaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uzumaki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jones makes his way to full guard, as Uzumaki worked for a kimura.
Jones pulls Uzumaki in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzumaki 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.
Uzumaki wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Uzumaki from controlling successfully.
Uzumaki tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Uzumaki throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uzumaki has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Uzumaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Uzumaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Naruto Uzumaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uzumaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Uzumaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uzumaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzumaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uzumaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Uzumaki cracks Jones with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Uzumaki from controlling successfully.
Uzumaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uzumaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position but Uzumaki postures up.
Uzumaki throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uzumaki's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Uzumaki looking to control.
Jones postures up in Uzumaki's guard and throws a big left but Uzumaki blocks it.

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 King Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Md Erwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Md Erwan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Nelson
vs
Erwan

183 cm
20
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Md Erwan!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Nelson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Erwan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erwan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Erwan looks gassed!

Nelson gets to his feet - Erwan follows without any prompting.
Erwan misses with a takedown

and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown. Erwan fights it but they end up in guard.

Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erwan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is keen to just control but Erwan is a slippery customer.
Erwan is looking to improve his position.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Erwan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Erwan won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson prevents Erwan from improving his position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Erwan is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.

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.
Erwan leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erwan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Md Erwan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erwan is on top in guard.
Erwan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Erwan tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erwan preventing the sweep.
Erwan tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
Erwan throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Erwan keeps moving.

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

and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Erwan is trying to get back to full guard.
Erwan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erwan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwan wants to control but Nelson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nelson is trying to stand up here but Erwan is controlling him well.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Erwan has control of the leg.

Erwan decides to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erwan has his takedown stuffed

and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
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!
Erwan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Erwan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Erwan backing up. Erwan nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.

Nelson gets the takedown into side control.

Nelson decides to stand back up.

Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Erwan's half guard.
Nelson passes into side control, despite Erwan's attempt to control the position.

Nelson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Erwan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Erwan is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson won't allow Erwan to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Erwan is keeping the position.
Erwan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson moves into full guard.
Erwan wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Erwan looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Erwan keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

That's two 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.
Erwan strikes from his own guard.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Erwan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
Erwan tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to hold on but Erwan postures up.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Erwan's attempts to control the action.
Erwan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nelson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Erwan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Erwan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Erwan's attempts to control the action.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erwan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Erwan is trying to control here but Nelson has managed to regain half guard.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Erwan has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Erwan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Erwan won't be happy with that.
Nelson wants to control but Erwan is keeping him busy.
Nelson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Erwan.
Nelson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Erwan!
Roy Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson with the ground and pound from mount.
Nelson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nelson unloading with bombs!
Erwan is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson lands a heavy elbow.
Erwan working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwan is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Erwan tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Erwan is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Nelson lands a big elbow.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Erwan is squirming around nicely.
Erwan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson trying to control but Erwan is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Erwan can't escape the position.
Nelson lands a heavy elbow.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
Erwan wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Erwan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Erwan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Erwan won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Nelson not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents Erwan from improving his position.
Erwan is looking to escape.
Nelson slows the pace down in half guard.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Erwan won't allow it.
Erwan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Erwan keeps moving.

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.
Erwan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson passes Erwan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Erwan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nelson manages to pass to mount!
Nelson cracks Erwan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Erwan is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nelson trying to control but Erwan is having none of it.
Erwan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Nelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ikoa Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hinkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikoa Oyama had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Oyama
vs
Hinkel

182 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikoa Oyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Hinkel!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hinkel is defended easily by Oyama.
Hinkel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Oyama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oyama working Hinkel over with strikes.
Hinkel won't allow Oyama to pass to mount.
Oyama 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.
Oyama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oyama moves nicely into side control.
Oyama trying to control the action but Hinkel is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oyama lands some shots froms side control.

Oyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oyama in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Oyama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oyama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyama cracks Hinkel with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hinkel, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hinkel is not content to let Oyama control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hinkel is trying to escape the position but Oyama is controlling the position.
Hinkel taking a bit of punishment here - Oyama scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oyama in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hinkel is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikoa Oyama!

C
A

C
B

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 Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Screech Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Shields
vs
Morris

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Screech Morris!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shields sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Morris.
Shields is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris cracks Shields with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morris working the ground and pound.
Shields is trying to improve his position.
Shields prevents Morris from improving position.
Shields manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morris's best efforts.

Shields actively working from the bottom here.

Morris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shields doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morris.
Morris is nestled in close to Shields, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.

Morris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shields has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morris looks gassed!

Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Morris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two 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.
Morris slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.

Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morris thows a huge punch but Shields dodges it nicely.
Morris 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.

Shields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morris working Shields over with strikes.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Morris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Shields is defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Shields moves into the clinch.
Shields lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morris blocks an elbow strike.
Morris tries to circle away but Shields has him pinned against the cage.
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morris takes an elbow to the temple.
Shields throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Shields.
Shields misses with an elbow strike.
Shields looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shields lands an elbow inside that Morris shrugs off.
Shields creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morris's defenses.
Shields lands an elbow that stopped Morris in his tracks for a moment.
Shields throws an elbow that misses.
Shields lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shields creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morris's defenses.
Morris blocks an elbow strike.

That's four 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.
Morris blocks the elbow strike.
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shields lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Shields.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Shields.
Morris avoids the elbow strike from Shields, against the cage.
Shields throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shields throws an elbow but misses.
Morris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morris dodges an elbow strike from Shields.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shields throws an elbow but misses.
Morris dodges an elbow strike from Shields.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shields throws an elbow but misses.
Shields throws an elbow but it misses.
Morris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shields lands a nice elbow.
Shields looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shields throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morris is trying to break the clinch but Shields is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shields just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morris's brow.
Morris can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shields looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shields tries to buck Morris off but Morris is having none of it.

Morris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shields manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morris throwing shots but Shields is blocking nicely.
Morris wants to take a breather but Shields is having none of it.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morris drops an elbow to the side of Shields's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shields actively working from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Morris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morris on the ground.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Shields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morris defends well.
Shields working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Shields will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris looking to pass the guard.

Shields had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morris defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shields had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morris defends it easily.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.

Shields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morris trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.

Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shields working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily.
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Shields working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily.
Morris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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

Shields looking for a guillotine here but Morris defends easily.

That's four 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.

Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morris cracks Shields with a solid left hand.

Shields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.

Shields looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morris passes into side control.
Shields sneaks back into half guard.
Morris is trying to control the action in half guard but Shields is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Screech Morris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shields is looking to clinch.
Shields tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.

Morris gets the takedown into side control.
Shields tries to improve position but can't.
Morris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morris scoring with punches and elbows.

Morris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shields is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shields parries the strikes from Morris easily there. Morris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shields to escape.
Shields sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Shields looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shields actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morris connects with a nice short shot to Shields's temple.

Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
Morris drops an elbow to the side of Shields's head.
Morris prevents Shields from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shields swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shields looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shields working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Shields is looking for a triangle but Morris pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shields has momentary wrist control but Morris slips an elbow through the middle.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.
Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four 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.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morris swats away the attempt to clinch by Shields.
Shields fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jake Shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch but Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shields is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Shields circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Screech Morris.

Shields closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shields lands an elbow just above Morris 's eye.
Shields prevents the takedown attempt.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Shields.
Shields pushes off an throws an elbow but Morris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morris takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morris jumps guard but Shields stands there with Morris around his waist. Morris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shields misses with an elbow over the top.
Jake Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Screech Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shields throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Screech Morris.
I've got Morris 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Screech Morris!