Clash Of Titans VIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simone Innocente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Destructo Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Innocente comes to the cage accompanied by Mirror Mirror (Blind Guardian). Simone Innocente has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Innocente
vs
Toriyama

193 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
247 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simone Innocente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Destructo Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Toriyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Innocente on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Innocente tries to get out of the position.
Toriyama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Toriyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Innocente pulls Toriyama in to control the position.
Toriyama throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Innocente keeping moving, preventing Toriyama from controlling successfully.
Innocente wants to sweep but no luck.
Innocente knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toriyama on the ground.
Toriyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Toriyama is trying to work for a kimura but Innocente is defending well.
Toriyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Innocente wants to improve his position but Toriyama is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to stand but can't do so whilst Innocente controls his leg.
Innocente is staying active underneath Toriyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Innocente is holding on to half guard well.
Innocente is pressing down on Toriyama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Innocente wants to sweep but no luck.
Innocente is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toriyama forces his way into half guard.
Innocente wants to get back to full guard.

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.
Toriyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Innocente controlling the position for now.
Toriyama trying to pass the guard but Innocente defending well.

Toriyama wants to work for an arm triangle but Innocente is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toriyama looks gassed!
Innocente keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Toriyama wants to work for an arm triangle but Innocente is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Innocente trying to hold on to Toriyama's head to control him but Toriyama postures up.
Innocente is looking for a sweep. Toriyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innocente is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toriyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toriyama's back!
Toriyama trying to control the position but Innocente manages to sink in the hooks.

Innocente patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Innocente has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Toriyama covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Toriyama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Innocente's guard. Nice work there by Toriyama.
Innocente has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Innocente is trying to control the position but Toriyama postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama wants to control from the top but Innocente keeps moving.
Toriyama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Innocente's guard.
Innocente is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toriyama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Toriyama is looking to take a break and control but Innocente is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Innocente won't allow Toriyama to pass to mount.
Innocente trying to hold on to Toriyama's head to control him but Toriyama postures up.
Toriyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Toriyama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Innocente hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Destructo Toriyama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Toriyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toriyama looks for a takedown but Innocente sprawls well.
Innocente fails with the takedown

and Toriyama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Innocente's guard now.
Toriyama preventing the sweep.
Innocente seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toriyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Innocente is retaining full guard.
Innocente is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toriyama postures up.
Toriyama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Innocente's head.

Innocente is working an open guard so Toriyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Toriyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Innocente counters with a two punch combo.
Simone Innocente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destructo Toriyama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Innocente closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Innocente lands in his opponent's guard.
Innocente has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Innocente lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Toriyama scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Toriyama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Innocente!
Poor strikes thrown by Toriyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Toriyama misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Innocente is working to get back to half guard.
Toriyama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama scoring with strikes but Innocente is staying in there.
Innocente tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Toriyama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Destructo Toriyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Innocente takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Toriyama with the ground and pound from mount.
Toriyama throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Innocente is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toriyama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Toriyama has control of Innocente's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Innocente regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Toriyama looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innocente wants to hold on but Toriyama pushes him away.
Innocente tries to reverse the position but Toriyama maintains control.
Toriyama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Innocente is looking to improve his position but Toriyama isn't that keen on the idea.

Toriyama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Innocente is surviving well by controlling Toriyama's body position as best he can.
Toriyama throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Innocente is desperately trying to improve his position but Toriyama has a good base and remains in mount.

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.

Toriyama wants to finish this one by submission but Innocente is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Toriyama.
Innocente is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toriyama landing strikes from the mount and Innocente is in trouble!
Toriyama scoring with strikes but Innocente is staying in there.
Toriyama trying to control but Innocente is having none of it.
Toriyama avoids the attempt from Innocente to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Innocente working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Destructo Toriyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Toriyama tries for a takedown but Innocente circles away easily

and Innocente counters with a takedown into side control.

Innocente wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Toriyama, who protects the arm well.
Toriyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Innocente's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toriyama is pressing down on Innocente's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toriyama tries to strike from the bottom.
Toriyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Innocente is one step ahead there.

Toriyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Innocente stopping the sweep attempt from Toriyama.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Toriyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Innocente gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Innocente tries to free his leg and advance position but Toriyama is retaining full guard.

Innocente drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Innocente jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

and Innocente counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Innocente throwing strikes but missing.

Toriyama is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Innocente frees his head nicely. Oh but Toriyama has switched to an armbar! Innocente is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Destructo Toriyama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yorito Nayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nayama
vs
Clarke

180 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yorito Nayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clarke swivels and escapes.

Clarke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nayama is trying to get back to full guard.
Nayama gets full guard.
Nayama keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nayama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nayama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Nayama is keeping the position.
Nayama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nayama.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke is positioning himself well to prevent Nayama advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Nayama has control of the leg.
Nayama is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clarke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nayama wants to control but Clarke is keeping him busy.

Nayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nayama.
Clarke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Nayama trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Nayama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clarke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clarke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Nayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nayama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nayama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clarke's guard.
Clarke wants to stand up but Nayama is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Nayama advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke looks gassed!
Clarke wants to get back to his feet.
Nayama is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
Nayama content to control rather than advance.
Clarke is trying to stand.

Clarke is defending against the submission attempts here by Nayama.

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.
Clarke wants to get back to full guard.

Nayama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Nayama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayama trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
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 Yorito Nayama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Clarke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clarke throws a strike but Nayama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nayama won't allow Clarke to get back to his feet.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nayama from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayama passes Clarke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nayama is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nayama is working for a kimura but Clarke is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke trying to hold on to Nayama's head to control him but Nayama postures up.
Nayama is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.

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.
Clarke is trying to stand.
Clarke controlling the position well.
Nayama wants to pass the guard but Clarke is defending well.
Nayama prevents Clarke from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Clarke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nayama was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarke finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Nayama has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nayama is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke wants to stand up but Nayama is controlling him.

Nayama 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.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nayama from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clarke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nayama won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
Nayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
Nayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nayama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clarke with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nayama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clarke!

Nayama looking for a guillotine from mount but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke prevents Nayama from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yorito Nayama dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nayama doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown. Nayama fights it but they end up in guard.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.
Nayama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nayama.

Nayama wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarke tries to kick Nayama off but Nayama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke is not content to let Nayama control the position.
Clarke won't allow Nayama to pass to mount.
Nayama trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.

Nayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nayama.
Clarke is looking to escape.

That's two 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.

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

Clarke gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nayama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clarke lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nayama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nayama stops Clarke from getting back to his feet.
Nayama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Nayama working for a guillotine from mount but Clarke is in no mood to give up.
Clarke is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nayama working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Andrew Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke tries to reverse the position but Nayama maintains control.
Clarke tries to control the position but Nayama now has his back.

Nayama has his arm under Clarke's chin here. Game over son! Nayama squeezes tightly and Clarke is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yorito Nayama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

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

Takamine
vs
Cou

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaito Takamine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, San Cou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Cou clinches up with Takamine and pushes him back against the cage.
Cou fails to pull guard.

Cou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cou is looking to clinch.
Takamine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Cou misses.
Takamine could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jab, jab by Cou - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cou instigates a clinch.
Cou is trying to break free.

Cou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takamine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cou closes the distance looking to clinch

so Takamine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cou wants to get back to his feet but Takamine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takamine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cou is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamine stands and throws Cou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takamine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Takamine takes a little break here. Cou wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cou tries to escape but Takamine is in control.
Takamine in side control, just content to control the action for now.

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.
Takamine trying to control the action but Cou is working from the bottom.
Takamine wants to control for a moment but Cou uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cou wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamine throws a strike but Cou avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takamine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Takamine gets to his feet - Cou follows without any prompting.
Cou loads up on a big right hand but Takamine slips the punch.
Cou tries to bum rush Takamine with a series of wild strikes but Takamine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
San Cou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takamine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takamine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cou.
Cou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takamine.

Takamine clinches.
Cou has had enough of the clinch but Takamine keeps him there for the moment.
Takamine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takamine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaito Takamine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Cou does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cou throws a shot from downtown. Takamine moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Cou misses.

Takamine rushes Cou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takamine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cou can't break the clinch.
Takamine prevents Cou from breaking the clinch.
Cou has had enough of the clinch but Takamine keeps him there for the moment.
Cou looks gassed!
Takamine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cou smiles and moves away.
Cou scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takamine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Cou instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cou looks to land a combination but Takamine avoids it well.
Cou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takamine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cou misses with a series of wild punches.
Cou misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takamine.
Cou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cou throws a series of strikes that have Takamine backpedaling.
Cou misses with a few strikes there.
Takamine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cou.

Cou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takamine, pushing him back against the cage.
Takamine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cou is trying to break free.
Takamine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cou just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaito Takamine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Takamine breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Cou does no damage.
Cou scores with a nice head shot.
Cou 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.

Takamine rushes Cou and presses him up against the cage.

Takamine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cou misses with a series of wild punches.
Cou loads up on a big right hand but Takamine slips the punch.
Cou tests Takamine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaito Takamine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cou fails to land with a series of punches.
Cou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takamine dodges the punch combination from Cou.
Cou scores with the left hand. Takamine knows he should have avoided that one.

Takamine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Takamine showed some decent athleticism there.
Cou pushes Takamine off looking to stand but Takamine dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takamine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takamine trying to control the action but Cou is working from the bottom.
Takamine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamine wants to control but Cou is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takamine misses with a wild combination.
Takamine needs to keep his hands up - Cou had a free shot at his head there.

Takamine clinches.
Takamine looking to throw knees to the head but Cou is blocking nicely.
Cou blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cou tries to break the clinch but Takamine is controlling the position.
Takamine tries for a takedown but Cou manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Takamine.
Takamine jumps guard but Cou stands there with Takamine around his waist. Takamine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cou is looking to break free of the clinch but Takamine has double underhooks.
Cou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cou is trying to force a seperation but Takamine has the dominant position.

Takamine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San Cou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Cou. No joy for Takamine on that attempt.
Cou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cou looks to clinch

and Takamine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cou pushes Takamine off but Takamine dives into side control.

Takamine decides to stand back up. Takamine steps back and let's Cou get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaito Takamine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cou lands a jab to the head.

Takamine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cou!
Takamine controlling his opponent.
Cou is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cou tries to buck Takamine off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cou is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takamine stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Takamine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Takamine closes the distance and clinches.
Takamine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Takamine decides to pull guard.

Takamine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Takamine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takamine throws a series of punches but Cou avoids them all with ease.

Cou closes the distance and clinches.

Takamine has clasped his hands together around Cou's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cou pushes Takamine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Takamine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamine 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.
Takamine wants to control but Cou is keeping him busy.
Takamine works to advance to full mount. Cou defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cou is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Takamine has control of Cou's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cou regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Takamine throwing strikes here but Cou is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takamine with good strikes from the mount here!
Takamine content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Takamine!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Tocci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tocci
vs
Donovan

193 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcello Tocci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tocci throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donovan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donovan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tocci is breathing heavily.
Donovan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tocci just misses with a punch to the body.

Donovan clinches up with Tocci and pushes him back against the cage.
Tocci is working for takedown but Donovan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donovan scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. Tocci won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Donovan lands an elbow inside that Tocci shrugs off.

It looks like Marcello Tocci has been cut.
Donovan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Donovan.
Nice elbow from Donovan.
Donovan scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
Donovan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Donovan with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Donovan.
Donovan landing knees to the head.
Tocci takes a knee right on the jaw!
Donovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tocci lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Donovan lands a nice elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Donovan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. Tocci won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Donovan.
Donovan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Donovan stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pete Donovan.
Tocci takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Donovan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tocci.
Donovan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tocci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donovan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tocci somewhat.

Donovan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Donovan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tocci is trying to drag Donovan to the mat but Donovan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Tocci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donovan leaning against his opponent.
Donovan lands an elbow just above Tocci 's eye.
Donovan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tocci in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Donovan slowing the pace effectively.
Donovan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
Donovan working Tocci over with knees to the body.
Donovan prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
Donovan landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tocci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donovan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tocci up against the cage.
Donovan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tocci takes an elbow to the forehead.
Donovan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Donovan lands an elbow that stopped Tocci in his tracks for a moment.
Donovan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donovan lands a knee to the head.
Donovan lands an elbow just above Tocci 's eye.
Donovan is stalling here.
Donovan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

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.
Tocci drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donovan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Donovan lands an elbow inside.
Donovan landing knees to the head.
Donovan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tocci in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
Tocci wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Donovan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Donovan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tocci wants a takedown.
Donovan is struggling to control the position.
Donovan lands a nice elbow.
Tocci is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donovan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Donovan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Tocci's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Donovan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tocci throws a series of punches but Donovan avoids them all with ease.
Tocci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tocci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donovan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Tocci does no damage.
Donovan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marcello Tocci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Donovan takes the fight into the clinch.
Donovan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. Tocci won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donovan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Donovan landing knees to the head.
Donovan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donovan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tocci lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. Tocci won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Donovan crunches a lovely knee into Tocci's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan controlling the action here for a moment.
Donovan lands a nice knee to the body.
Donovan scores a nice knee to the body.
Donovan lands a knee to the body.
Tocci wants a takedown.
Donovan scores with a knee to the head.
Donovan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tocci lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tocci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donovan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tocci takes a knee to the side of the body.
Donovan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tocci's defenses.
Tocci wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Tocci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tocci drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donovan lands an elbow that stopped Tocci in his tracks for a moment.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. Tocci won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tocci is working for takedown but Donovan is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. Tocci won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Donovan scores with a knee to the head.
Tocci changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donovan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donovan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tocci misses with a double jab
and Donovan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donovan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donovan is looking to clinch but Tocci is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Tocci misses.
Donovan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Donovan lands but Tocci takes it in his stride.
Donovan cracks the inside of Tocci's front leg.
Tocci throws a jab when Donovan was well out of range.
Donovan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Donovan throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan stuns Tocci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donovan!
Donovan scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tocci is defended easily by Donovan.
Donovan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tocci misses with a two punch combination.
Donovan's corner calls for a 1-2. Donovan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donovan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tocci shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donovan.
Donovan keeps Tocci at a distance using the push kick.

Donovan has closed the distance and engaged Tocci in a clinch.
Donovan leaning against his opponent.
Tocci looking for a takedown.
Tocci is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Donovan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Donovan stops a takedown attempt from Tocci.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donovan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tocci avoids it.
Tocci tries for a takedown but Donovan manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan scores a nice knee to the body.
Donovan lands a nice knee to the body.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tocci lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Donovan stalling in the clinch but Tocci improves position.
Tocci wants a takedown.
Donovan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tocci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donovan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donovan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Donovan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcello Tocci's cut.
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!

Donovan slaps away a takedown attempt from Tocci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donovan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donovan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donovan.

Donovan clinches up against the cage.
Pete Donovan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donovan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tocci letting Donovan take a breather here.
Tocci takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Donovan obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Donovan obliges.
Donovan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Donovan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donovan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tocci managing to block the knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan gets underhooks to prevent Tocci's takedown attempt.
Tocci drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Donovan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Tocci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donovan is trying to maintain a safe position but Tocci gets an underhook and turns Donovan into the cage.
Donovan is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Donovan misses with a knee strike.
Donovan prevents the takedown attempt.
Donovan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donovan landing knees to the head.
Tocci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donovan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donovan stalling.
Tocci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donovan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donovan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tocci's defenses.
Tocci takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tocci takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tocci wants a takedown but no success here.
Tocci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donovan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tocci in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tocci lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Donovan missing with knees to the body.
Tocci has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donovan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tocci tries for a takedown. No joy.
Donovan lands an elbow that stopped Tocci in his tracks for a moment.
Tocci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donovan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tocci takes a knee to the side of the body.
Donovan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tocci wants a takedown.
Donovan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tocci goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donovan prevents it.
Tocci takes an elbow to the temple.
Donovan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tocci in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tocci lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Donovan looking to stall.
Donovan prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tocci takes a knee to the side of the body.
Donovan looking to stall.
Donovan misses with a knee strike.

Tocci gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Donovan trying to control here.
Donovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tocci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tocci working the head and body with strikes.
Donovan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donovan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tocci.
Tocci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tocci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Donovan kicks off Tocci and gets to his feet.
Marcello Tocci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tocci lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tocci.
Marcello Tocci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tocci throws out a loose jab but Donovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donovan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tocci scores with the left hand. Donovan knows he should have avoided that one.

Donovan moves into range and clinches up with Tocci.
Donovan lands a knee to the head.
Donovan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Donovan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tocci.
Tocci looking for a takedown.
Donovan trying to control the position but instead, Tocci has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donovan into the cage.
Tocci letting Donovan take a breather here.
Tocci takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tocci working aggressively here.
Donovan scores a nice knee to the body.
Tocci looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tocci tries for a takedown but Donovan manages to get underhooks.
Pete Donovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donovan lands a knee to the head.
Donovan lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Donovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donovan 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Donovan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ikki Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Morgan
vs
Emanuel

150 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikki Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emanuel defends it nicely.
Emanuel throws a combination. Morgan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Ikki Morgan has been cut.
Emanuel throws a combination. Morgan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emanuel sprawls well. Emanuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikki Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Emanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Morgan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Emanuel lands a nice looking body shot.
Emanuel lands with a nice body punch.
Emanuel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emanuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emanuel lands with a cross.

Emanuel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
Emanuel controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morgan looks a forlorn figure.
Emanuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emanuel landing strikes from the mount.
Emanuel working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emanuel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Emanuel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Emanuel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Ikki Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Emanuel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Emanuel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Emanuel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morgan looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Emanuel lands a nice shot to the head.
Emanuel with shots to the head and body - Morgan looks very uncomfortable down there.

Ikki Morgan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emanuel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Emanuel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morgan hang on?

Jeez, Ikki Morgan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matthew Emanuel!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Westfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Trosin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westfield comes to the cage accompanied by Superbeast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Westfield
vs
Trosin

184 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Westfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bogdan Trosin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Westfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trosin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Trosin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trosin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Westfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trosin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Westfield has hold of Trosin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Trosin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Westfield cranks the arm and Trosin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Trosin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Travis Westfield!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jojo ballesteros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Fajerwerka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jojo ballesteros had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

ballesteros
vs
Fajerwerka

175 cm
22
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, jojo ballesteros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patryk Fajerwerka !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fajerwerka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ballesteros looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fajerwerka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
ballesteros wants to control but Fajerwerka postures up.
Fajerwerka controls the position from side control.
ballesteros struggling a bit here.
Fajerwerka staying calm.
ballesteros wants to control but Fajerwerka postures up.
ballesteros is looking for a sweep.

Fajerwerka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. ballesteros knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
ballesteros struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajerwerka controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ballesteros is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fajerwerka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
ballesteros can't do much from the bottom here.

Fajerwerka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Fajerwerka is trying to get an arm triangle but ballesteros is defending well.
ballesteros holds on to Fajerwerka 's head and controls the position momentarily.
ballesteros is breathing heavily.
ballesteros is trying to improve his position.

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.

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

Fajerwerka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
ballesteros struggling a bit here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fajerwerka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by ballesteros, who protects the arm well.
ballesteros is trying to buck Fajerwerka off.
ballesteros tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fajerwerka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Fajerwerka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ballesteros is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajerwerka controls the position.
ballesteros struggling a bit here.

Fajerwerka is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. ballesteros looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fajerwerka gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. ballesteros is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fajerwerka lets go of the hold and ballesteros can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patryk Fajerwerka !
Patryk Fajerwerka is the new featherweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Too Fast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BamBam Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubble has chosen Eruption as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fast
vs
Rubble

184 cm
24
276 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
225 lbs
10 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Too Fast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BamBam Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fast scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Rubble.
Rubble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fast looks to throw the jab but Rubble is out of range.
Fast misses with an uppercut. Rubble saw that one coming.
Too Fast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Rubble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rubble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fast dips to his left and cracks Rubble with an uppercut!
Fast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rubble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubble moves forwards but Fast connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rubble moves out of range as Fast strikes.
Rubble ducks under a wild hook from Fast.
Rubble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fast misses with a straight left.
Fast blocks a head kick by Rubble.
Rubble slips a straight right by Fast.
Rubble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fast.
Good shot there by Fast.
Rubble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fast loads up on a big right hand but Rubble slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Fast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fast avoids the head kick by Rubble.
Fast dodges the punch combination from Rubble.
A big right from Fast misses.
Fast throws a lazy right hand but Rubble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fast.
A solid body kick from Rubble.
Rubble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fast uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rubble has time to react.
Fast is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Fast misses.
Rubble slips under a jab.
Rubble misses with a wild body shot.
Fast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubble throws a nice head kick!
Fast throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubble.
Rubble lands a head kick!
The fighters circling - Fast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble blocks a jab.
Fast throws a jab when Rubble was well out of range.
Fast blocks the body kick.
Rubble moves out of range of the strikes.
Rubble throws the kick towards the body but Fast avoids it.
Fast moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubble looks to land a right hand but Fast moved out of range.
Rubble scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fast.
Rubble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fast clobbers Rubble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rubble ducks under a wild hook from Fast.
Fast throws a shot from downtown. Rubble moves away and avoids it.
Fast slips a jab and a cross from Rubble.
Fast throws an overhand right that lands on Rubble's shoulder, as Rubble tries to avoid the shot.
Fast lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fast lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubble's head backwards.
Fast lands a jab.
Fast misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a sloppy head kick and Fast moves out of range easily.
Fast is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rubble throws a sloppy head kick and Fast moves out of range easily.
Rubble throws a sloppy head kick and Fast moves out of range easily.
Rubble blocks a jab.
Fast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fast getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rubble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubble with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fast to score with a decent uppercut.
Fast lands with a hook. Rubble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rubble looks gassed!
Rubble throws a sloppy head kick and Fast moves out of range easily.
Rubble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fast scores with a punch to the head.
Fast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubble takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rubble slips a straight right by Fast.
Both fighters circling a little - Rubble finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rubble looks to land a combination but Fast avoids it well.
Rubble blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fast thuds his right hand into Rubble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fast throws a jab when Rubble was well out of range.
Rubble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fast.
Rubble moves out of range of the strikes.
Fast looks to throw the jab but Rubble is out of range.
Fast cracks Rubble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fast throws a hook but Rubble blocks it.
Rubble moves away from the strike by Fast.
Nice defenses there by Rubble.
Fast scores with a hook.
Fast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fast throws a looping overhand right but Rubble ducks down to avoid it.
Fast thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fast tests Rubble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Fast misses.
A swing and a miss from Fast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Too Fast dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fast lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Fast misses.
Fast throws a shot from downtown. Rubble moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Fast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fast.
Fast misses with a looping right.
Fast misses with a straight left.
Fast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubble momentarily.
A jab from Fast misses.
Fast lands with an overhand left.
Fast connects with a jab.
Rubble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubble blocks a jab.
Rubble misses with a kick to the body.
Fast lands a head shot.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fast moves away.
Rubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fast.
Rubble is breathing heavily.
Fast scores with a nice right hand.
Rubble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fast missing with a left hand there. Rubble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Fast.

Rubble is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fast cracks Rubble with a hook to the temple - Rubble is on wobbly legs here! Fast swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rubble falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fast wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Too Fast!
Too Fast is the new heavyweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarpulano Burdagul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Batista is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Burdagul
vs
Batista

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tarpulano Burdagul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Batista!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Burdagul.

Batista drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burdagul keeping full guard, as Batista tries to pass.
Batista looking to sit in guard and control but Burdagul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Batista keeping full guard, as Burdagul tries to pass.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Burdagul from controlling successfully.

Burdagul 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdagul throwing strikes but missing.
Burdagul preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burdagul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Batista looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Batista is looking to take a break and control but Burdagul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burdagul is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burdagul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batista scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Batista trying to pass the guard but Burdagul defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista winds up and cracks Burdagul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Batista not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batista trying to control from half guard but Burdagul is working away.
Burdagul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Burdagul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batista wants to control but Burdagul is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdagul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batista is keen to just control but Burdagul is a slippery customer.
Batista prevents Burdagul from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burdagul moves out of range of the body kick from Batista.
Batista throws a leg kick
and Burdagul counters with a slapping leg kick.

Batista looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Batista with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Batista missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batista landing some decent shots from guard.
Batista slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Batista really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burdagul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista looking to sit in guard and control but Burdagul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Burdagul has gone for a leg lock! Batista slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burdagul's guard.

Batista avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burdagul is breathing heavily.
Batista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Batista dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Burdagul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burdagul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burdagul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burdagul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batista throws a leg kick but Burdagul moved away.
Batista moves away from the strike by Burdagul.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Batista misses the body punch

and Burdagul counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Batista's guard now.
Burdagul forces his way into half guard.

Burdagul is looking for a kimura here.
Batista is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batista can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burdagul tries to stand but can't do so whilst Batista controls his leg.

Burdagul wants to work for an arm triangle but Batista is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burdagul works his way into side control.
Batista is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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.
Batista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

so Batista counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Batista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Batista lands a couple of digs.

Burdagul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batista is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burdagul has gone for a leg lock! Batista slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burdagul's guard.
Batista sitting in guard here, content to control.

Batista avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Batista with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batista is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Batista wants to control from the top but Burdagul keeps moving.
Batista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batista lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batista missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burdagul keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao Batista will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Batista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batista has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Batista tried to score with a low kick but Burdagul checks it.
Batista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burdagul avoids it really well and circles away.
Burdagul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Batista counters with a takedown into side control.
Batista wants to control but Burdagul is keeping him busy.
Burdagul seems a little lost for a moment, as Batista dominates the positioning.
Batista landing strikes.
Batista wants to control but Burdagul is keeping him busy.
Batista lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burdagul down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdagul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Batista is trying to get an arm triangle but Burdagul is defending well.
Batista 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.
Batista is putting a hurting on Burdagul here, landing some big shots from side control.

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.
Batista lands a few punches from side control.
Burdagul tries to improve position but can't.
Batista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burdagul keeps working.
Burdagul trying to remain calm as Batista controls from the top position.
Batista scoring with punches and elbows.
Burdagul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Batista off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burdagul missing with strikes.
Burdagul throws a series of strikes and Batista wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Burdagul in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burdagul goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Batista turns into him and now he's in Burdagul's guard.
Burdagul has momentary wrist control but Batista slips an elbow through the middle.
Batista working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burdagul's head.
Batista passes into half guard.
Batista looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista is trying to control the action in half guard but Burdagul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burdagul won't allow Batista to pass to mount.
Burdagul regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Batista.

Batista content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Burdagul has locked up a guillotine! Burdagul's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Batista is holding on here and Burdagul must be using up a lot of energy. Batista has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Burdagul gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tarpulano Burdagul!
Tarpulano Burdagul is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Epoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Oheat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammad Epoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Epoto
vs
Oheat

195 cm
22
175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mohammad Epoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Oheat!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oheat throws a body punch but Epoto moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Epoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oheat checks a leg kick.
Epoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oheat.

Epoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Epoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oheat tries to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling the position.
Oheat is trying to force a seperation but Epoto has the dominant position.
Epoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Oheat 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.
Oheat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Epoto slows down the pace here.
Epoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Oheat won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Epoto to work.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oheat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oheat looks gassed!
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Oheat blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oheat trying to control the position but instead, Epoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oheat into the cage.
Epoto misses with a knee strike.
Epoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oheat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Epoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Come on Epoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Epoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Epoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Epoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oheat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Epoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oheat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oheat up against the cage.
Epoto with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Epoto.
Epoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oheat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Epoto.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Oheat blocks it.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Epoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Epoto to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Oheat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Epoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Oheat blocks with his arms.
Oheat tries to break free but Epoto pushes him back against the cage.
Oheat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Epoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mohammad Epoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Oheat.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Epoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Epoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Oheat won't want to take too many of those.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Epoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oheat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Epoto has Oheat pressed against the cage.
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oheat's face.
Oheat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Epoto obliges.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oheat's face.
Oheat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Epoto has Oheat pressed against the cage, preventing Oheat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oheat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Epoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Epoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Epoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oheat is able to avoid easily.
Epoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oheat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oheat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Epoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oheat.
Oheat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Epoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oheat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oheat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Epoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oheat's face.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oheat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Epoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oheat being controlled against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Epoto obliges.
Epoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oheat wants a takedown.
Mohammad Epoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Oheat.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oheat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto looking to throw knees to the head but Oheat is blocking nicely.
Epoto has Oheat pressed against the cage.
Oheat working hard to break the clinch.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Oheat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oheat tries to pull guard but Epoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Oheat drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Oheat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epoto gets underhooks to prevent Oheat's takedown attempt.
Oheat tries to break free but Epoto pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Epoto.
Oheat wants to break free but Epoto has control.
Oheat can't break the clinch.
Oheat can't get the takedown.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Epoto crunches a lovely knee into Oheat's ribcage.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Epoto.
Oheat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Epoto content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epoto has Oheat pressed against the cage, preventing Oheat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Epoto crunches a lovely knee into Oheat's ribcage.
Epoto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Oheat blocks it.
Oheat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Epoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oheat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Epoto misses with a knee strike.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Oheat tries to circle away but Epoto has him pinned against the cage.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Epoto missing with knees to the body.
Oheat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oheat working hard to break the clinch.

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.
Oheat wants to break free but Epoto has control.
A frustrated look appears on Oheat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oheat tries to pull guard but Epoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Oheat drops back down to his feet.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oheat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Epoto has Oheat pressed against the cage, preventing Oheat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oheat is trying to break free.
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oheat's face.
Oheat can't break the clinch.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oheat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Oheat tries to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling the position.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Oheat wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Epoto stalls.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Epoto misses with a low kick.
Oheat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epoto tries to clinch there but Oheat circles away.
Oheat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epoto tries to clinch but Oheat is having none of it.
Epoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Epoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oheat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oheat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mohammad Epoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Epoto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oheat swats away the attempt to clinch by Epoto.
Oheat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epoto darts in trying to clinch
and Oheat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epoto tries to land a leg kick but Oheat saw it coming and moves away.
Epoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Epoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oheat tries to land a front kick but Epoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Samir Oheat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oheat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oheat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epoto scores with a head kick.
Oheat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Epoto is predictable there
and Oheat counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Epoto. No joy for Oheat on that attempt.
Oheat circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oheat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Epoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Epoto.
Epoto stalling the fight.
Epoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oheat can do to turn this around?
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Epoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Oheat blocks with his arms.
Oheat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Epoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mohammad Epoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oheat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epoto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oheat avoids the head kick by Epoto.
Epoto feints and then cracks Oheat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oheat down.
Epoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epoto misses with a body kick.
Epoto moves in looking to clinch but Oheat pushes him off.
Epoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epoto.
Epoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oheat is out of range.
Epoto misses with a head kick.

Epoto clinches up against the cage.
Epoto slowing the pace effectively.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oheat can't get the takedown.
Mohammad Epoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Oheat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oheat wants to break free but Epoto has control.
Epoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oheat tries to score a body lock takedown but Epoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oheat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Epoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oheat wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Oheat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Epoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oheat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oheat looking to throw knees to the head but Epoto is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Epoto clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oheat is looking to chop away at Epoto's legs.
Epoto misses with a low kick.
Epoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Epoto throws a head kick that misses.
Epoto throws a head kick but Oheat moves out of range.
Epoto throws the kick towards the body but Oheat avoids it.
Epoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oheat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oheat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epoto is looking to clinch but Oheat is avoiding it.
Oheat is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Oheat blocks a head kick by Epoto.
Epoto misses with a low kick as Oheat jumps back.
Oheat misses with a leg kick

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oheat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Oheat wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Oheat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Epoto is stalling here.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Oheat is trying to break free.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Oheat is trying to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling him.
Oheat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Epoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Epoto has Oheat pushed against the cage.
Oheat has had enough of the clinch but Epoto keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oheat taking a breather.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Oheat wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Oheat is looking to break free of the clinch but Epoto has double underhooks.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oheat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Oheat blocks it.
Epoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oheat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Epoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Oheat won't want to take too many of those.
Epoto crunches a lovely knee into Oheat's ribcage.
Oheat can't break the clinch.
Oheat tries to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling the position.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
Epoto looking to throw knees to the head but Oheat is blocking nicely.
Epoto looking to throw knees to the head but Oheat is blocking nicely.
Oheat jumps guard but Epoto stands there with Oheat around his waist. Oheat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oheat blocks it with crossed arms.
Epoto lands a knee to the body.
Epoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oheat is trying to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling him.
Oheat can't break the clinch.
Oheat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mohammad Epoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Oheat.
Knees to the body from Epoto.
Epoto misses with a knee strike.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammad Epoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oheat wants to break free but Epoto has control.
Epoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oheat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oheat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oheat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epoto slowing the pace effectively.
Epoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Oheat avoids the damage to the body.

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.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oheat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Oheat blocks it.
Oheat has had enough of the clinch but Epoto keeps him there for the moment.
Epoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Epoto prevents Oheat from breaking the clinch.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oheat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Epoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oheat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Epoto is pressed up against the cage. Oheat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Epoto down to the mat. Epoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Epoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oheat.

Epoto has Oheat up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Oheat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oheat up against the cage.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epoto blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Oheat tries to pull guard but Epoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Oheat drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Epoto had his way with Samir Oheat in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Epoto has Oheat up against the cage in a clinch.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Oheat blocks it.
Epoto keeps control of Oheat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oheat tries to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling the position.
Oheat wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Oheat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Epoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Epoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Oheat letting Epoto take a breather here.
Epoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
Epoto looking to throw knees to the head but Oheat is blocking nicely.
Epoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Epoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Oheat blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epoto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oheat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oheat's efforts to push away.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oheat's face.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oheat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oheat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Epoto prevents Oheat from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Epoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Oheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto has Oheat pressed against the cage, preventing Oheat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Oheat blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Epoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oheat blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Epoto.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
Epoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Epoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oheat.
Oheat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Epoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Epoto misses with a knee strike.

Oheat has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Epoto is trying to keep an underhook but Oheat manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Epoto is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epoto is refusing to be controlled, as Oheat sits in half guard.
Epoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oheat on the ground.
Epoto is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oheat is working for a submission of some sort.

Oheat seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Oheat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Epoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oheat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oheat's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epoto controlling the position well here. Oheat rolled but Epoto kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Samir Oheat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammad Epoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epoto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad Epoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epoto, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:44
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad Epoto!
Mohammad Epoto retains his super heavyweight title!

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